What do you need to rent an exotic car?
A simple checklist: license, age, insurance, deposit and timing. Get these ready and the handover takes minutes.
A valid driver's license, the company's minimum age, proof of full-coverage insurance that extends to the rental, and a refundable security deposit. Book at least 48 hours ahead so there's time to verify everything.
Renting a supercar is a lot like renting a regular car, with a stricter check on the front end. Have these ready and you'll spend your time driving, not on paperwork.
The checklist
- A valid driver's license. It has to be current, and the name should match your insurance and payment.
- The minimum age. Usually 25, sometimes 21, and 18 at a few companies. More in how old you have to be.
- Full-coverage insurance. Liability plus collision, extending to rental cars. Get your declarations page from your insurer. See the insurance guide.
- A refundable security deposit. Commonly $1,500 to $3,000 depending on the car. See how deposits work.
- Time. Book 48 hours or more ahead so the company can verify you, especially for weekends.
At the handover
- Walk around the car together and take photos and a video of every panel, wheel and the interior.
- Check the fuel level and mileage and get them noted.
- Ask how the car's drive modes, launch control and lift system work (if it has one). A Lamborghini's nose lift saves a lot of splitters.
- Save the company's number for roadside help, and ask whether 24/7 roadside assistance is included.
Where you'll pick it up
Many exotic companies deliver to your home, hotel or the airport, and some include it in the price. See exotic car rental delivery.
Frequently asked questions
What documents do I need to rent an exotic car?
A valid driver's license and proof of insurance, usually your insurance card or declarations page showing liability and collision coverage that extends to rentals.
Can I rent an exotic car with an international license?
Policies vary by company and by your insurance. Ask before booking, and confirm your insurance covers you driving a rental in the US.
How far ahead should I book an exotic car?
At least 48 hours is a good rule, and more for summer weekends and holidays. Same-day rentals are sometimes possible; call to check.
Example prices and policies come from rental companies’ published pages and were checked on October 8, 2026. Always confirm current terms with the rental company before you book.
Keep reading
How old do you have to be to rent an exotic car?
Most exotic car rental companies require drivers to be 25, but some rent at 21 or even 18. Here's how age rules work, which states protect young renters, and where you can rent at 18.
How much does it cost to rent an exotic car?
Real daily rates for renting a Lamborghini, Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, G-Wagon, McLaren or Corvette, plus the deposits and extra costs to plan for.
Do I need my own insurance to rent an exotic car?
Most exotic rental companies require your own full-coverage auto policy. Here's what that means, what to ask your insurer, and why credit card coverage usually won't work.