# Guarantor car & van hire with bad credit

> How a guarantor can help you get approved for car or van hire with bad credit, who can be one, what they agree to, the risks, and whether you actually…

Source: https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/guides/guarantor-car-and-van-hire-bad-credit

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# Guarantor car & van hire with bad credit

Updated October 2026 · 3 min read

**A guarantor is someone who agrees to cover your payments if you cannot. Adding one can tip a borderline car or van hire application from "maybe" to "yes", because it lowers the supplier's risk. They usually need to be over 21, a UK resident with a steady income, and comfortable with the responsibility.**

## What is a guarantor, and when does one help?

- [newly on the road](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/hire/young-drivers)
- [affordability now](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/affordable-monthly-hire-with-a-low-credit-score)
- [larger upfront payment](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/pay-more-upfront-lower-monthly-hire)
- [well prepared](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/guides/how-to-get-approved-for-car-or-van-hire)
- [Check my options →](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/apply?niche=bad-credit)
- [Young & newly-passed drivers](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/hire/young-drivers)
- [Students](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/hire/students)
- [No & low deposit](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/hire/no-deposit)
- [How to get approved for car or van hire](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/guides/how-to-get-approved-for-car-or-van-hire)
- [How to rent a car with bad credit (UK, 2026)](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/guides/how-to-rent-a-car-with-bad-credit)
- [Bad-credit car options compared (2026)](https://fasttrackleasing.co.uk/guides/bad-credit-car-options-compared)