Rent a Car without Driving It
Using my Credit Card?

Tova asks:

re: Rent a Car without Driving it

we want to rent a car with a credit card that is on my name, yet I do not intend to drive the car. My husband will be doing the driving. Is this a problem?

My Response:

It will be no problem for your husband to drive your rental car, as long as he meets the additional driver requirements set forth by the particular car rental company that you rent from.

He is considered an additional driver, even if you never drive the vehcile. Even when you rent a car without driving it you`re the renter. When you rent a car with a credit card in your name, you are responsible for the vehicle and must also meet the minimum age and drivers license requirement. Any additional drivers that you wish to have drive the vehicle must meet the same requirements. He must meet the minimum age requirement, have a valid drivers license and a credit card in his own name. He will be required to complete and sign an additional driver form at the rental counter.

Keep in mind that some car rental companies may charge an extra fee for a spouse to drive, while some do not.

Pages from this site, relating to this topic:

Additional Drivers

Company Specific Car Rental Additional Driver Policy

Car Rental Drivers License Requirements

Credit Identification