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Despite the wide variety of public transport available in the UK, you might like the option to drive. You'll find information here on driving on a non-GB licence and car rental services in the UK.
Driving in the UK on a non-GB licence听
If you have a non-GB licence you may be able to drive a car in the UK.听The best way to find out is to use the government's听
Here is a brief outline of the rules based on where you obtained your licence.听
European Union or European Economic Area听
If you've got a driving licence from a European Union (EU) country. you can drive in Great Britain for as long as your licence is valid, or until you're 70,
Designated country or territory
If you鈥檝e got a non-European Union (EU) driving licence from a designated country or territory, you can drive in Great Britain for 12 months.
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Non-designated country or territory
If your licence is from a 鈥榥on-designated country or territory鈥�, you can听听after you've been resident in the UK for 6 months. You鈥檒l first need to take a and then a 听to get a Great Britain issued driving licence.
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Get your licence in the UK听
You can听听after you've been resident in the UK for 6 months. You鈥檒l first need to take a and then a 听to get a Great Britain issued driving licence.
Car renting听
There are many car renting services and car clubs in London and the UK to choose from.听 are short-term car rental services that allow members access to locally parked cars and pay by the minute, hour or day. The most popular ones in London are:
To rent a car or use a car club often drivers will need to meet some eligibility criteria, e.g. you must have held a valid licence for at least 12 months,听so you may need to search to find the right car rental service for you.听
Important Information听
Please check before听driving听in London听as there are additional charges and challenges.听You may be unaware of traffic rules and signage听pertaining to driving in the UK. To avoid dangerous driving and听hefty fines it would be worthwhile going over the