Finance companies will examine your credit history before deciding whether to accept your application to lease a car. The general rule is that most funders ask for at least a ‘good’ credit rating for car leasing contracts. However, it is not a credit score alone that is used to decide this, and other factors are considered including any debts you may have or your ability to make regular payments on time. There are options though, if you think you have poor credit rating, opting for a lease deal with a higher upfront fee could potentially increase your likelihood of being accepted.