Rent the right car, your way.
See every cost up front and choose your own insurance.
Pick your car and your cover, then send it.
From search to driving
- Find your car Search by city, price, fuel and make.
- Apply for it One short form, saved for next time.
- Choose your insurance Compare comprehensive quotes and pick how long.
- We check you Before an operator sees you, we check your DVLA licence, your identity and that you can afford the rent.
- The operator says yes You pay the deposit and first month's rent through Kharo, taken when you collect.
- We set up Uber and Bolt Once your collection is booked, we upload your documents to Uber and Bolt for you.
- Collect the car Photograph it with the operator and sign in the app.
What you need
Have these ready to rent a car.
- A private hire driver licence for your city
- A full driving licence held for a year
- The right to work in the UK
- A bank account, for the affordability check
Help when you need it.
A real person calls you. After an accident we collect the car, give you another one, and deal with the garage and insurer.
Guides for drivers
- 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 by the week. Kharo lists cars from checked rental companies, with every cost shown.
- What PCO car hire costs What renting a private hire car costs, from the weekly rent to collection day. The prices come from the cars on Kharo, which show what rental companies charge.
- 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.