QED Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Sorry if this is in the wrong forum, but I thought the regulars on here would know better than most. I am planning a trip back to the UK next month, unfortunately I had my wallet stolen a few weeks ago and lost my UK driving license. I got a replacement Thai DL easily, but the UK will not issue one to non-residents. Does anyone know if I can rent a car using my Thai DL? I will only be there 2-3 weeks. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano2274 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Yes, I recently rented a car at Heathrow, with my Thai DL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QED Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 Thanks Beano, any other ID required? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano2274 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 (edited) I had my passport with me at the same time, but that was it from me. My wife used her credit card so they needed her passport and ID. I used Alamo at Heathrow. If you are gonna rent I use this page to get the best deals around http://www.carrentals.co.uk/ Edited August 10, 2011 by beano2274 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QED Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 Thanks again - useful link! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalbanana Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Is just a Thai DL needed or some translation? My Thai DL has my address on in Thai language. Is any proof of address needed also? When I was Heathrow last yr renting from Thrifty they were asking everyone for proof of address such as utility bills? Not sure if that only applies to UK DL renters tho? They also told me to rent off a .co.uk web site for better deals than a .com web site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano2274 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Is just a Thai DL needed or some translation? My Thai DL has my address on in Thai language. Is any proof of address needed also? When I was Heathrow last yr renting from Thrifty they were asking everyone for proof of address such as utility bills? Not sure if that only applies to UK DL renters tho? They also told me to rent off a .co.uk web site for better deals than a .com web site. I used Alamo and they asked where I was staying, nothing else. The site above is really good at comparing prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asianrider Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I use a Thai Driving Licence with AVIS at Heathrow, no problem, they are more interested in the Credit Card being registered to a UK address...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalbanana Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I've got a Thai DL with address written on it in Thai and a credit Card with mailing address in Thailand written in English.... wonder of that will do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano2274 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I use a Thai Driving Licence with AVIS at Heathrow, no problem, they are more interested in the Credit Card being registered to a UK address...... Used my wife's credit card from Kasikorn. The rental places are not bothered where the card is from as long as it is valid, and the person can prove that the card is theirs by showing some sort of Identity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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