Thrifty Car and Van Rental has removed the upper age limit for its car and van hire customers.

Until recently, customers over the age of 75 were unable to hire vans and cars, but this restriction has now been removed.

Commenting on the change, Linda Maliff, Thrifty’s Director of Central Services, said:

“People are becoming increasingly active throughout their lives and as a result people are retiring later, travelling further, and more frequently, and are generally more mobile now than ever. Thrifty wants to support all mature drivers by providing the opportunity to fulfil their rental needs for the future.”

I’ve done a quick test quote on the Thrifty website and after pretending to be 80, I can confirm that older drivers can now hire vans online.

Older and younger drivers should note that Thrifty charges a daily surcharge of £12 +VAT for drivers over 70 and under 25 — this was in place before the upper age limit was removed and is included in online quotes. (Information correct as of 09/10/2012.)

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