Why do you have to be 25 for a rental car?

Why do you have to be 25 to rent a car? After the age of 25, incidences of auto accidents are dramatically lower than the accident rates of young drivers. However, safe and qualifying drivers who are between the ages of 20 and 24 (or ages 18-24 in Michigan and New York states) are able to rent cars with Dollar.

Why is renting a car under 25 so expensive?

Why am I charged under 25 fee? A Young Driver fee (also called Under 25 or Underage fee) is a daily fee that compensates the rental car company for the extra risk of accidents when young renters (those under the age of 25) drive their vehicles. Statistically, drivers under the age of 25 are riskier.

How old must you be to rent a car?

Young Driver Surcharge (if the renter is below 25 years old) One Way Fee (if your are collecting your rental car at one location and returning it to another)

Can a 22 year old rent a car in Florida?

Can You Rent a Car Under 25 in the US and Canada? Yes. The minimum age to rent a vehicle with Enterprise is 21 throughout the U.S., except in Michigan and New York where the minimum age to rent is 18.

What is the Under 25 fee for dollar?

Age. If you are 25 then there is no additional charge. If you’re age is 20 to 24 then there is an additional charge of around $25.00-$35.00 depending on the location.

Does Avis allow drivers under 25?

Avis rents to customers age 21 and up in most U.S. states and Canadian provinces with an Avis-honored credit card and valid driver’s license. In New York and Michigan, the minimum age to rent a car is 18. An underage surcharge usually applies to renters under 25.

Can I rent a car with less than 1 year Licence?

A common question we are asked is “how long do you need a driving licence to hire a car?” The answer to that question is that drivers who have held their licence for less than 12 months are able to hire a vehicle in the UK at all major airport locations and some downtown.

Does Alamo waive under 25 fee?

There is no maximum restriction in the United States or Canada. See Exceptions below. A ‘Youthful Surcharge’ may be applied to your rental, if you are between the ages of 21 and 24. The average cost is approximately $25.00 per day but can be higher or lower based on the rental location.

How old do I need to be to rent a car?

Can you rent a car at 18 years old?

By Alamo United States, the minimum age for driving a car is 18 years old, but drivers aged 18 to 20 years must pay a surcharge of 49.37 US dollars per day. The minimum age for hiring a car is 18 years old, but drivers between the age of 18-24 are typically required to pay a daily young driver surcharge.

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