Rental Car Additional Drivers
Cruise with free additional drivers for spouses or with the all-inclusive package!
FREE additional driver at the same address
Redspot includes the hirer’s spouse or a person living at the same home address as the hirer at no additional charge.
FREE additional drivers for employees
Under a bespoke business account, you can easily add employees as additional drivers.
FREE additional driver with the executive package
Upgrade to the all-inclusive executive package for free additional drivers and many other benefits.
Or, pay a small fee per day
If you want our standard package, then each additional driver is charged from $5.69 per day.
How to add drivers at the same address
Your spouse or any other person at the address can be added to the rental for free. All we need is proof of address and their valid driver’s license at pick-up, and we will add them to the rental agreement for free.
FREE additional drivers with an all-inclusive package
Share the driving responsibilities and save on the additional driver fee when you opt for the “all-inclusive” executive package. Whether you’re heading off on a long road trip with your mates or visiting family, Redspot makes it easy to share the load.
With the executive package, you also opt in for reduced liability excess, additional windscreen and headlight coverage and no hidden costs.
Simply add your itinerary details to the booking widget, select the car and opt in for the executive package. The executive package will cost more but brings full peace of mind on the road.
Executive Package
This iconic Redspot package stands strong as the first all-inclusive car rental product in Australia! Designed with peace-of-mind built-in, our good value car rental package includes:
- No hidden costs, we are upfront about the inclusions in this package!
- $0 Executive liability excess*
- Additional windshield and headlight cover
- GST-inclusive
- Unlimited km free p/day allowance*****
- Free additional drivers
- No cancellation fees
- No amendment fees
- Contract fee **
- Premium location fee***
- Registration recovery fee****
- Book now, pay later
Terminology Key.
Let us break down our package terms so you know exactly what may appear on your invoice:
*Damage liability excess: ‘Amount reduced by’ is dependent on the vehicle type and hire itinerary selected. See our Car Rental Cover page for more information.
**Contract fee: We have a small surcharge to cover our costs to draw up our rental agreement with you.
***Premium location fee: Sometimes a premium airport or downtown location will charge us an additional surcharge for each rental and we are upfront about this cost in your package! The price will depend on the location selected.
****Registration recovery fee: We pay a surcharge to cover our vehicle registration and compulsory third-party insurance costs and we highlight this clearly in your package breakdown.
*****Unlimited Kms p/day free: Excluded commercial vehicles and some regional locations. Will be listed accordingly at time of booking.
At Redspot, we believe in straight-up honesty! Just so you’re in the loop, all the nitty-gritty on damage liability and extra charges can be found in our terms and conditions.
How to pay a small fee for large benefit
If you want to go for the more budget-friendly standard package, then a small additional driver fee will apply. The fee per day is a small price to pay for the convenience of multiple drivers.
The fee starts at $5.69 p/day + a premium location fee per driver, which varies depending on the location you pick up from. Simply add additional drivers to your rental quote for an upfront price.
Redspot Driver Rules
We make the rules simple for both the primary driver and any additional driver:
- All Drivers: We need a full, valid driver’s licence with photo identification.
- Overseas Drivers: We will need to see a passport and a driver’s licence at pick-up. The licence must be in English or accompanied by an officially translated document from your embassy or road traffic authority in your home country. Some countries may require an international driver’s permit.
- P-Plate Drivers: We’re one of the few Australian car rental companies to offer hire cars for provisional drivers. You must hold a Provisional P2 driver’s licence (green Ps), and your driver’s licence must be valid for a minimum of 12 months from the date of rental collection. A provisional driver fee may be added to your quote.
- Young Drivers: We are one of the few car rental companies to have a minimum driver age of 21! We just need to see a full, valid driver’s license with photo identification. Note that drivers under 25 will pay a daily surcharge on their car rental fee. Car hire is limited to small to medium-sized sedans and hatchbacks.
- Senior Drivers: There is no maximum age to hit the road and no senior driver fee. We just need to see a full, valid driver’s license with photo identification.
- Corporate Drivers: All of our business rentals are bespoke and easy to use. Companies can add all employees as drivers to the booking through their online portal and upload the driver’s licence details.
All drivers will need to be present at pick-up, or simply pop into a Redspot branch at another time to be added to the rental agreement. If they are not added to the rental agreement, the insurance coverage will be invalidated.
Benefits of additional drivers
Regardless of how much you love driving, there are some trips where it’s essential to share the driving. Especially on long road trips into the outback, when you can sometimes drive 100 km without seeing another roadhouse. Trust us, your eyes will need a little rest.
These are some of the best reasons to add an additional driver:
- Reduce fatigue and swap driving every 2-3 hours. It means that everyone gets to rest, be safe and keep their energy for the amazing stops!
- Be flexible and switch up the duties. One person can pop out on an errand, and 1 can stay when you’re both drivers on the rental.
- See more from the passenger seat! Australia is big and beautiful, so share the driving and take turns to admire the view.
- Have a backup in case one person falls ill or gets injured. There’s nothing worse than having to drive when you are sick.
- Travel faster with multiple drivers. Fewer stops are needed when you can rotate!
- Be covered by insurance for all drivers. If someone not on your rental agreement drives the car, your coverage may be invalidated. Add the driver and gain peace of mind. Too easy!
Your Questions Answered!
What is Redspot’s additional driver fee if I don’t buy the all-inclusive package?
The additional driver fee is calculated from $5.69 per day plus applicable Premium location fee (% varies)*.
*Premium Location Fees (PLF) are necessary for the additional costs we are charged to operate in a certain location. These can vary between 6% to 32% based on the location you pick up from, and will be quoted at the time of booking.
Does the additional driver have to be present at pick-up?
Yes, we need to assess that the additional driver’s licence is valid and matches the driver in order to add them to a legal agreement.
Can I add an additional driver after pick-up?
Yes, of course. Simply pop into any Redspot branch at any point during your rental period, with the additional driver and their licence to add them to your rental agreement. Note that they will not be able to drive the car until they have popped into the branch.
How many additional drivers can I add?
You can add as many drivers as you like. For the all-inclusive package, you get free additional drivers for your rental. For the standard package, you will pay from $5.69 per day plus the applicable Premium location fee (% varies) for every driver you add.
Can I change the main driver to someone else?
Yes, you can change the main driver. However, we will need the credit card on the booking to be in the name of the main driver.
Is there an age limit for an additional driver?
No, at Redspot we don’t impose an age limit for drivers, and we don’t add a senior driver surcharge. We just need to see a full, valid driver’s license with photo identification.
Can a P-plater be added to the rental?
Yes, you must hold a Provisional P2 driver’s licence (green Ps), and your full driver’s licence must be valid for a minimum of 12 months from the date of rental collection. A provisional driver fee may be added to your quote.
Are there any hidden fees for additional drivers?
No, all our fees are transparent. For the all-inclusive package, you get free additional drivers for your rental. For the standard package, you will pay from $5.69 per day plus the applicable Premium location fee (% varies).
Do you allow spouses or partners to drive for free?
Yes, as long as your spouse or partner lives at the same address.
Can my colleague drive our corporate car rental?
Yes, depending on the business car rental package you have. All of our corporate accounts are tailored to your business, so if you need additional drivers, then speak to your account manager!
Is my insurance coverage invalidated if someone else drives the car?
Yes, insurance coverage is invalidated if someone who is not on the rental agreement drives your hire car. Add an additional driver to ensure you are covered in an unexpected event.
Do I need to buy extra insurance coverage for an additional driver?
No, when you add an additional driver to your car rental agreement, your insurance coverage automatically extends to them. However, the main driver’s credit card on the booking will be charged the excess amount, regardless of who was driving the car at the time of any incident.
Can the additional driver use the 24/7 roadside assistance?
Yes, any additional driver added to the rental agreement is also covered by our 24/7 roadside assistance service.