Expat Car Leasing
Getting a car in the UK with no credit history can be extremely difficult. We work with specialist partners who lease to expats every day.
As an international citizen, obtaining a car lease in the UK as an expat can be extremely difficult without any UK credit history. Relocate-Relocate works with a number of specialist partners who can get you mobile with an Expat Car Lease.
Leasing a car in the UK is extremely popular and can also be referred to as a car subscription. It gives you the use of a vehicle for a set period in return for a fixed monthly fee — our partners offer both flexible and fixed-term options open to overseas visitors to the UK.
Underwriters are experienced at tapping into your home country's credit history, so approval is often much faster than trying to lease through a mainstream UK provider with no local footprint.
What's included
- Access to 4+ specialist expat lease partners
- Applications that use your home-country credit history
- Fixed and flexible contract lengths
- Guidance on documents you'll need
- Introductions to expat car insurance
A few vehicles available right now
Your move, step by step
Tell us what you need
Vehicle type, budget and how soon you need to be on the road.
We match you with a partner
Cocoon Vehicles, Flexigo, Car Leases for Expats or Drive Car Flex — whichever suits your situation best.
Underwriting & documents
Passport or driving licence, proof of residency, UK bank account and proof of employment or funds.
Collect your car
Most vehicles are in physical stock, so turnaround can be extremely quick once approved.
Common questions
How do I get an expat car lease?
Our partners have experienced underwriters who can use your home country credit history alongside ID, proof of residency, a UK bank account and proof of employment or funds. Checks typically take 1–3 working days.
How quickly can I get a car?
Due to the specialist nature of expat car leasing, only a limited number of companies offer this facility — but because most vehicles are in physical stock, turnaround can be extremely quick once you're approved.
How much will it cost?
Costs depend on your circumstances. As an expat, rates are typically higher than UK-credit-history leases, but flexible and fixed offers work for many people, with the same monthly cost as UK residents on equivalent contracts. Refundable deposits and a documentation fee are usually payable.
I'm a USA citizen — can I still get a UK car lease?
Yes. If you're from the USA and hold a valid driving licence, we can help you obtain a car lease. You'll be credit-checked in America and asked to send supporting documentation. It's important to check your licence and the requirements for driving on UK roads first — see our UK driving guide.
Enquire about Expat Car Leasing
Tell us a little about your move and we'll come back to you within one working day.
Ready to talk it through?
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