P Plate Car Rental Australia

We’re often asked if you can rent a car with P Plate (provisional license) in Australia and whilst most rental agents unfortunately do not accept a provisional license, that’s not the case for all and we’re delighted to say that we can arrange car rental for P Plate and provisional license holders in Australia with certain restrictions.

P Plate Car Rental Australia Provisional License P1 P2

What car rentals agents allow P Plate / Provisional License

The good news for P Plate (provisional license) holders is that you have a choice of rental agents who will accept a P plate license and allow you to rent a car, as there is healthy competition in the market prices remain competitive. Most drivers holding a P1 or P2 license will be under 25 and will also incur a young driver surcharge (see our under 25 car hire discount for more detail) in addition to any other terms set out. Rental agent terms do vary by supplier so it’s worth checking for your specific rental requirements, however the following table outlines those agents that do allow P plate car rentals in Australia.

Rental Agent

Provisional License

Terms

Ace

n/a

Alamo

YES

Min 21 years of age, P licence held for min 12 months, $20 per day charge, limited car cateogries only*

Alpha

n/a

Avis

n/a

Bargain

n/a

Budget

n/a

East Coast Car Rentals

YES

Min 12 months, loss damage waiver compulsory

Enterprise

YES

Min 21 years of age, P licence held for min 12 months, $20 per day charge, limited car cateogries only*

Europcar

n/a

Firefly

n/a

Hertz

YES

P2 licence only, min 12 months, over 21

Jucy

YES

P2 licence only, min 12 months, over 21

Keddy

n/a

National

YES

Min 21 years of age, P licence held for min 12 months, $20 per day charge, limited car cateogries only*

Sixt

YES

Min 12 months, loss damage waiver compulsory

*Drivers aged between 21-24 are restricted to vehicles Mini, Economy, Compact, Compact SUV, Compact Commercial Van, Intermediate, Intermediate pickup and Standard only.

Do you need to display a P Plate on rental car?

Yes, if you hold a provisional license (P1 or P2), you are required to display this on a rental car. The driver is responsible for ensuring that the plate is appropriately displayed. Take care not to scratch or damage the paintwork of the rental car as you’ll be liable for any repair costs and don’t forget to remove your P plate from the rental car when you hand it back.

Can I use my Provisional License outside of Australia?

Unfortunately not, car rental agents will only accept a full driving license when renting a car outside of Australia.

Posted: July 09, 2019 by Phil Partridge

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Travel writer, car rental guru, Phil has rented cars all over the world and shares his knowledge and experience on the Rhinocarhire.com Blog. Favourite country to visit: France.

Last updated: Friday, November 8, 2019

Comments

	Crystal
	If your insured on your Ps and have a not at fault accident in Australia, all the car rental companies will give you a car regardless of p1 or p2. Only time it's hard is If you want an occasionally rental, your best bet would be try Stix I've never had a problem with them.
	2/22/2022 11:58:02 AM

	Sema
	I am aged 21 on my red P plates and I would like to hire car
	2/16/2022 4:41:59 AM

	John
	Just wanted to correct a false statement here, many car rental companies outside Australia, will accept a provisional license. They may say on their site that they only accept full license holders, however if that full license is equivalent to a provisional license here, if you ring them up they will most likely say that it is fine. For instance in the UK, you go from your learner license to full license, so our provisional license will be equivalent. What most car rental companies really care about is the age of the driver.
	10/20/2020 11:33:39 AM

	lee
	Can i use my p2 Australian license in gran canaria if i want to hire a car?
	12/20/2019 7:44:31 AM

	Casaandra
	So what you are saying is there is no options for P1 drivers?
	9/29/2019 5:55:07 AM

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