Car hire

When you buy AA comprehensive car insurance, you get a courtesy car as standard while yours is being repaired after an accident.

If it's stolen or written off, a hire vehicle is available through our optional Car Hire policy. Here's what you get:

• Hire vehicle provided by a national car hire network.
• The vehicle will be similar in size to your own car, up to a 2.0 litre engine.
• Continuous use of the car for up to 21 days.
• No limit on claims.

You can add Car Hire when you get a quote, or at any time during the policy year.

Additional drivers named on your car insurance policy will also be insured to drive the hire car if they have a full UK driving licence, and are aged between 18 and 99 when the policy starts (between 23 and 99 in Northern Ireland and Isle of Man).

If you claim for a hire car, you'll need to pay a refundable fuel or security deposit using a credit or debit card in your name.

What do I need in order to add Car Hire?

• A full driving licence.
• An AA car insurance policy – either comprehensive or third party, fire and theft. (If third party, fire and theft, the cover continues for up to 14 days.)
• As the policyholder you must be between 18 and 99 when the Car Hire policy begins. (If you live in Northern Ireland or the Isle of Man you must be 23 or over.)