 TITLE: Is Leasing a Car a Good Idea? CONTENT: What Credit Score Do You Need to Lease a Car?\n---------------------------------------------\nA FICO® Score☉ of 700 or above is typically required to lease a car, so if your credit isn't in great shape, you may find it hard to qualify for a car lease. According to Experian's State of the Automotive Finance Market report, the average credit score of those who lease a new car was 729 as of the second quarter of 2020. That's higher than the average credit score of 718 held by those who got new car loans the same quarter.\nOn the plus side, leasing a vehicle can help you build credit. Typically, lessors report your monthly payments to the credit bureaus like they would for an auto loan. This means if you're responsible with the lease, making your monthly payments on time every time, you can help improve your credit. END