Hi, 
I have a family dilemma taking place and I need to hire a car from
Manchester in the UK and also from Toronto in Canada.
All my flights are booked etc etc, I just need a car to get around
when I am there.

(Please note, I am a UK resident with a full clean UK driving licence
with pass plus).

I need to know what company I can hire a car from in the UK and also
in Canada where they will hire to a 20 year old (young driver). I have
a clean driving licence and never made any insurance claims.

Thanks


Summary: I need car hire for a 20 year old in the UK and Canada.
I need to know this info and cannot accept "its not possible" as an answer.

I have rented cars on both sides of the pond (using both canadian and
UK licences). I almost always go through whoever I am booking with
(Airline, travel agency or internet booking company  i.e. expedia,
opodo etc)

I always get reasonable rates doing this.

assuming you have already tried this and been refused(because of your age)
my next suggestion would be to speak to a customer representative of
all the major car hire firms (Budget,Hertz,Avis,Eurocar,Nationel etc)
and see what they can do.

I would find it surprising if they all refuse you on grounds of your age.
However they probably will stick it to you on the insurance.

Regards

DPRK007

I recomend Easycar, they rent to under 21s, but it is more expensive.

I have tried Easycar and have had said no, 21 and over only. 
Thanks for the response.

You may have seen a recent article on Top Gear, where it was proved to
be cheaper buying a cheap second hand car, making your journey, then
selling it quickly.

Even if you can't sell it, you should be able to get a legal car for
$100 in Canada.  UK won't be a problem on this front.