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 Uber and Bolt ask for

  • Your private hire driver licence, from TfL or your council
  • Your driving licence
  • The car's private hire licence and documents, from the rental company
  • Insurance that covers hire and reward (carrying passengers for money)

Why drivers rent instead of buying

  • No big payment You pay a deposit and the first month's rent, not the price of a car.
  • Repairs are covered Servicing, MOT and repairs are included on every car on Kharo.
  • Back on the road If something goes wrong, a real person calls you. After an accident, you get another car while we handle the claim.
  • Stop when you want Hand the car back at the end of the hire, with no loan to pay off.

Which car to pick

  • Hybrid Low fuel costs, and the most common choice for app work. From £125 a week.
  • Electric You charge it instead of buying fuel. From £133 a week.
  • Seven seats For groups and airport trips, which often pay more.

How it works on Kharo

  • Pick a car The rent, deposit and insurance quote are all on the car's page.
  • Apply Before an operator sees you, we check your DVLA licence, your identity and that you can afford the rent.
  • Collect the car Pay the deposit and first month's rent, and photograph the car with the rental company.
  • Start driving Once your collection is booked, we upload your documents to Uber and Bolt for you.

More guides

  • 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.
  • 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.

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Questions

Can I rent a car for Uber on Kharo today?

Not yet. Kharo is not open. You can see the cars and prices now, join the waitlist, and we contact you when cars can be booked.

Can I use the same car for Uber and Bolt?

Yes. A licensed private hire car can work on more than one app, as long as each app accepts it.

Do I need my own insurance?

We get you comprehensive cover quotes, and you choose how long the cover lasts.

What if the car breaks down?

Every car on Kharo has breakdown cover. If something goes wrong, a real person calls you. After an accident, you get another car while we handle the claim.