At Spar'Car you can rent from the age of 18, with a licence held for at least one year. Standard conditions are 23 years old and 3 years of licence; below that, a young driver surcharge applies, with simple rules shown before you book.
The young driver surcharge
- €8 per day from 21 to 22, or with less than 3 years of licence;
- €12 per day from 18 to 20;
- charged for a minimum of 3 days and a maximum of 10 per rental: beyond 10 days, it doesn't go up;
- due for each driver concerned, additional driver included.
A few examples: aged 22 for 7 days, 7 × €8 = €56; aged 19 for 14 days, the surcharge stops at 10 days, i.e. €120; aged 21 for 2 days, the 3-day minimum applies, i.e. €24.
What changes below standard conditions
- Excess — the full excess waiver (Tout Compris pack) is reserved for standard conditions; the Petite Carrosserie pack, which reduces the excess, remains available;
- Mercedes GLA and GLC — 25 years old;
- Licence held for less than a year — rental not possible;
- Deposit — required as for all our customers: see deposit and excess.
Details are in article 4.1 of our terms and conditions.
Booking as a young driver
Enter your age and how long you've held your licence when you book: the surcharge is calculated automatically and shown in the price before payment. Book online.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum age to rent a car in Martinique?
18 at Spar'Car, with a licence held for at least one year. A young driver surcharge applies below 23 years old or 3 years of licence.
How much is the young driver surcharge?
€8 per day from 21 to 22 or with less than 3 years of licence, €12 per day from 18 to 20, charged for a minimum of 3 days and a maximum of 10 per rental.
Does the additional driver pay the surcharge too?
Yes, if they are also below standard conditions (23 years old and 3 years of licence).
Can a young driver take the Tout Compris pack?
No: the full excess waiver is reserved for standard conditions. The Petite Carrosserie pack, which reduces the excess, remains available.
Does the surcharge apply to the additional driver too?
Yes: it is calculated for each declared driver who falls below the standard conditions, according to age and licence seniority. Declare them at booking so they are covered by the insurance.
Is a foreign licence accepted?
The rules on licence validity in Martinique are set out on our “driving in Martinique” page. The age and seniority conditions are the same whatever the country of issue.