Do You Have to Be 25 to Rent a Car?

Do You Have to Be 25 to Rent a Car?
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jerry_Lyons]Jerry Lyons

Minimum age is that age at which you must be (or older, of course!) to rent a vehicle. For any car rental company, you must meet the age requirement on the day of pick up. Here are some general guidelines:

In most cites corporate-owned car rental companies require customers to be 25 years old to rent. Some companies will rent to customers between the ages of 21-24 with restrictions, such as

Vehicle Type and Size

Many companies will restrict an underage renter to certain size categories and restrict certain types of vehicles (example minivans,convertibles) Check with the rental company on these restrictions.

Credit I.D.

You must show an acceptable form of Credit Identification. While a lot of companies now accept Debit Credit Cards, an underage renter must show a major charge card in their own name.

Most rental car companies charge underage fees to renters under 25 years of age. The average underage fee is around $25 per day.

Since fees, restrictions and permissible vehicle types vary by location and sometimes by company, it's best to find the underage requirement in the city where you are renting prior to picking up your rental.

Note: Rules at licensee-owned locations are often different. It's always best to check the terms and conditions your selected rental location.

Note: Minimum age requirements may be different for additional drivers. For most companies any additional drivers that you sign onto your rental contract must be 25 or older. Check with the car rental company.

Insurance Replacement

For car rental companies that provide it, you may be able to rent at a lower age while on an insurance replacement rental. Some car rental companies only deal with certain insurance companies. Check with your insurance provider to find out which car rental company they partner with.

Corporate Accounts

Many companies have corporate accounts with various car rental agencies that lower the minimum age requirement and often, waive the underage fee that normally would apply. Check with your company's Human Resources Manager.

Government Renters

Many car rental companies allow Federal Government (military and civilian) Personnel to rent at a lower age and without an extra fee. Check with the individual rental company on their policy.

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