Renting a car under 25

Minimum rental age is set by the branch and by local law. Clearing the minimum age is not the whole story: many branches add a young-driver surcharge or restrict which cars you can take.

Check your airport and company

Answers come from the published requirements for the exact branch, across 35 airports.

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Age can change eligibility, so it is required.

How are you paying?

What to know before you book

Minimum age varies by location

The same brand can require 21 at one airport and 25 at another.

Young-driver fees are charged per day

Where they apply they are added at the counter and can be a large share of the total.

Vehicle classes may be restricted

Under-25 renters are often limited to smaller categories.

Debit rules stack on top

If you are under 25 and paying by debit, both sets of requirements have to be met.

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