May I rent a car with a credit card that is not the primary driver? Do I need to add a driver to the rental agreement ?

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And that's what happened to me in Edinburgh. A friend rented a car and his card wouldn't work, so he used mine.

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Different car dealerships have different requirements.

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As long as it is a fellow traveler, it is generally okay.

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