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 Car Hire policy when you buy directly from us.¹ Here's what you get:

• Hire vehicle delivered by a national car hire company.
• Group A 1.0 litre car.
• Continuous use of the car for up to 21 days.
• No limit on claims.

Limited time offer – purchase by 8pm on 7 December 2021 to benefit from free Car Hire for the lifetime of your car insurance policy. If you purchase your car insurance after this time you'll need to pay for the Car Hire option.

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. The Car Hire policy isn't available through price comparison and cashback websites.

What do I need for a hire car?

• 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 aged 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.)