What is the minimum rental age?
Minimum age can vary by rental company, airport and local rules.
Renting a car under 25
Yes, you can rent a car under 25 at many locations, but minimum age, young-driver fees and vehicle restrictions vary by rental company and pickup location. Some locations rent to drivers from age 18 or 21, while certain vehicles may have higher age requirements.
What our age-rule data shows
255 records publish a minimum rental age; 54 do not and are excluded below.
29
Minimum age 18 (11%)
13
Minimum age 19 (5%)
22
Minimum age 20 (9%)
167
Minimum age 21 (65%)
1
Minimum age 22 (0%)
1
Minimum age 23 (0%)
22
Minimum age 25 (9%)
64 records allow renters under 21. 8 rental companies publish different minimum ages at different airports, so minimum age is not uniform even within the same brand. Young-driver fees and vehicle or payment restrictions can also differ by location.
Based on RentalCarReady’s current dataset (2026-09-15) of 309 airport/provider records across 51 airports.
What to check when renting under 25
Is there a young-driver fee?
Being old enough to rent does not necessarily mean you avoid an additional young-driver surcharge.
Are some vehicles restricted?
Certain premium, specialty, larger or higher-value vehicle classes may have higher age requirements.
Are you paying with a debit card?
Age eligibility and payment requirements are separate. If you use a debit card, you may also need to meet return-travel, deposit, ID or other payment conditions.
Under-25 rental examples by airport
Open a rental company for the full age, payment and pickup requirements.
Minimum age: 21
21+; $25/day ages 21-24
Minimum age: 21
21+; $25/day ages 21-24
Minimum age: 20
20+; under-25 restrictions apply
Minimum age: 18
18+ in New York; young renter fees/restrictions apply
Minimum age: 25
Debit pickup generally 25+
Minimum age: 25
Debit pickup 25+
Popular under-25 airport guides
Under 25 rental car FAQs
Can you rent a car if you are under 25?
Often, yes. Many rental companies allow drivers under 25, but the minimum age depends on the company, pickup location and local rules. Young-driver fees or vehicle restrictions may also apply.
What is the minimum age to rent a car?
There is no single minimum age. Some locations rent to drivers from age 18 or 21, while others have higher minimums. Check the exact airport and rental company before booking.
Do rental companies charge extra if you are under 25?
Often. A young-driver surcharge may be added for renters below a certain age. The amount and age threshold vary by rental company and location.
Are some rental cars restricted for drivers under 25?
Yes. Some locations restrict younger renters from certain premium, luxury, specialty or larger vehicle categories even when they meet the minimum rental age.