Rent a car for Bolt

What Bolt asks from you

• A full driving licence, not provisional
• A DVLA check code from GOV.UK
• Your private hire driver licence and badge
• A bank statement for the account Bolt pays into
• A clear profile photo

What Bolt asks for the car

Bolt does not accept insurance limited to one other app, such as Uber only. With a rented car, Bolt accepts a rental agreement from the rental company, because the car is not in your name.

• The car's private hire vehicle licence
• An MOT certificate
• The V5C logbook
• An insurance certificate for hire and reward

Bolt Electric in London

Bolt has an Electric category in London. The car must be electric, registered in 2013 or later on Bolt's list, with 4 doors and at least 4 passenger seats, and no cosmetic damage.

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Renting a car for Bolt on Kharo

• Every cost first The rent and deposit are on the car's page. We get you competitive quotes from different insurance brokers, and you choose the one you want.
• Deposit The deposit is two and a half weeks' rent, held by Kharo, not the rental company. It is split over your first 2 monthly payments. You get it all back if there is no new damage.
• Documents Once your collection is booked, we upload your documents to Uber and Bolt for you.
• Uber too A licensed private hire car can work on more than one app, as long as each app accepts it.
• PCO car hire in London
• Rent a car for Uber

More guides

• How to get a PCO licence A PCO licence is a private hire driver licence. You need one to drive for Uber, Bolt or any private hire company. In London it comes from TfL, and outside London from your local council.
• What is a PCO car? A PCO car is a car licensed for private hire in London, so a driver can carry passengers who book a ride. Here is what the name means and the rules the car must meet.
• PCO car hire, with every cost shown up front PCO car hire means renting a car licensed for private hire, so you can drive for Uber, Bolt and other apps. On Kharo you see the rent, deposit and insurance before you apply.
• Rent a car for Uber and Bolt To drive for Uber or Bolt you need a car with a private hire licence. If you do not own one, you can rent one, priced by the week and paid monthly. Kharo lists cars from rental companies, with every cost shown.
• All guides

Tools

• PCO cost calculator
• Car eligibility checker

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Questions

Can I use a rented car for Bolt?

Yes. Bolt accepts a rental agreement from the company you rent the car from.

What insurance do I need for Bolt?

Hire and reward insurance. Bolt does not accept cover limited to one other app, such as Uber only.

Can I use the same car for Bolt and Uber?

Yes, as long as each app accepts the car.

Can I rent a car for Bolt on Kharo today?

Cars are not booked online yet. You can see the cars and prices now. Register your interest or message us on WhatsApp, and we'll help you arrange a car.