Foreign visitors may use their foreign licenses for a period of one year before thy have to take the British driving test. An international is not normally necessary.
A.How much is it to rent a large estate car?
B. £24 a day or £35 aweek.
A. Will I be able to have one next weekend?
B. Have you got a current1 license?
A. Yes, I've been driving since I was eighteen.
B. Good. All you do now is complete this form.
1a current license: an up to date license.
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– What's the rate for one of your medium sized vans?
– The daily rate is £23, and the weekly £128.
– Right then. I'd like to book one for next Friday, please.
– Is yours a full license?
– Yes, I've had one ever since 2008.
– OK. If you'll just fill up this form, I'll book you one.
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– Can you tell me the hire charge for minibuses please?
– You can have one for £20 a day or £138 for a week.
– All right. I'll take one for the week starting Tuesday next.
– Is your driving license valid?1
– Yes, there's no problem there.
– Fine. We'll need some particulars and £25 deposit.
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– 1a valid license: an up to date license.
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– Suppose I wanted to hire a van how much would it cost?
– £22 per day, £130 per week.
– Fair enough1. Reserve me one from the 1st to the 10th, please.