William Lipovsky
Short Answer — The minimum required age to rent a car in Florida will depend on the company. Most rental car companies require renters to be at least 21 years old; some make exceptions for younger renters, but they will likely charge an additional fee. There is no maximum age for car rental in Florida.
Age Requirements for Renting a Car in Florida
The minimum age for renting a car is determined by rental companies rather than by state law; in Florida, the minimum age for most companies is 21. Some car rental companies in Florida will rent to drivers under 21, but policies may vary by location.
If you’re under 25, you’ll typically have to pay a “young driver fee,” which can be anywhere from $14 to $73 per day.
There are a few exceptions to the minimum age requirement. In Florida, as well as the rest of the country, most car rental companies will rent to those who are 18 and older if they’re on-duty military personnel, or if they have government-issued travel orders.[1]
Car rental companies in the U.S. do not impose maximum age limits on renters; other regions, such as the United Kingdom, do.
Comparison Table
See the table below for a comparison of the minimum renter ages and underage driver fees at the major car rental companies in Florida, then select any company or scroll for more details.
| Rental Company | Minimum Age | Young Driver Fee |
|---|---|---|
| ACE Rent a Car | Typically 21 (varies) | Varies by location |
| Alamo Rent a Car | 21 | Varies by location |
| Avis Rent a Car | Typically 21 (varies) | Typically $27 per day (varies) |
| Budget Rent a Car | 21 | Typically $27 per day (varies) |
| Dollar Rent a Car | 20 | Varies by location |
| Enterprise Rent-A-Car | 21 | Typically $25 per day (varies) |
| Fox Rent A Car | 19 | $20 to $25 per day |
| Hertz | Typically 20 (varies) | $19 per day |
| National Car Rental | 21 | Typically $25 per day (varies) |
| Payless Car Rental | 21 | $25 per day |
| Rent-A-Wreck | Typically 18 (varies) | Varies by location |
| Audi on demand | 22 | Varies by location |
| Sixt | 21 | Varies by location |
| Thrifty Car Rental | 20 | Varies by location |
| Turo | 18 | $30 to $50 per day |
| Zipcar | 21; 18 if in college | None |
Car Rental Companies in Florida (With Age Requirements)
Below, we provide the list of car rental companies with locations in Florida, along with information about minimum age requirements, young driver fees, and how to get started.
None of the companies listed below have a maximum age for renters in Florida.
Keep in mind that these age requirements apply to all rental car drivers. A person meeting the age requirements for car rentals could not, for example, include an additional driver on the rental agreement who is younger than the minimum age.
ACE Rent a Car
- Minimum renter age: Typically 21, but varies by location[2][3]
- Underage renter information: ACE is a franchise company, so some franchise owners will rent to drivers 18 to 20 years old, while others set the minimum rental age at 21.[2][3]
- Young driver fee: Varies by location[4][3]
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Alamo Rent a Car
- Minimum renter age: 21[5]
- Underage renter information: A young driver fee may be applied to renters 21 to 24 years old. Certain specialty and larger vehicles may not be rented to drivers under 25.[5]
- Young driver fee: Varies by location; the average fee is $25 per day.[5]
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Audi on demand
- Minimum renter age: 22[6]
- Underage renter information: No restrictions[7]
- Young driver fee: None outside of New York;[7] in New York, the minimum renter age is 18 with a surcharge of $75 per day.[6]
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Avis Rent a Car
- Minimum renter age: Typically 21, but Avis may rent to qualified renters age 18 and up.[8]
- Underage renter information: Avis rents to customers 21 to 24 years old who have a credit card and valid driver’s license; Avis will also rent to customers 18 years old and older if they have official government travel orders. Underage drivers may not rent specialty and larger vehicles.[8]
- Young driver fee: Generally $27 per day[9]
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Budget Rent a Car
- Minimum renter age: 21[10]
- Underage renter information: Renters 21 to 24 years old must show a valid credit card and driver’s license. They may not rent specialty and larger vehicles.[11]
- Young driver fee: Generally $27 per day[12]
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Dollar Rent A Car
- Minimum renter age: 20[13]
- Underage renter information: Renters 21 to 24 years old will be charged additional fees.[13]
- Young driver fee: Varies by location — contact your intended location for exact fee information.
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
- Minimum renter age: 21[14]
- Underage renter information: Drivers aged 21 to 24 may be charged additional fees for renting.[14]
- Young driver fee: Varies by location, but averages around $25 per day[15]
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Fox Rent a Car
- Minimum renter age: 19[16]
- Underage renter information: Additional fees are charged for drivers under 25. Drivers enlisted in the military can rent at age 18.[16][17]
- Young driver fee: Renters aged 18 to 20 can expect surcharges of $25 per day. Renters aged 21 to 24 can expect surcharges of $20 per day.[17]
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Hertz
- Minimum renter age: 20 in most locations; 18 in some locations[18]
- Underage renter information: There are restricted vehicle classes and additional fees apply for drivers under 25.[18] However, AAA members can have the underage fees waived.[19]
- Young driver fee: $19 per day for drivers under 25[20]
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National Car Rental
- Minimum renter age: 21[21]
- Underage renter information: Additional fees may apply for renters age 21 to 24.[21]
- Young driver fee: Typically $25 per day, but varies by location[21]
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Payless Car Rental
- Minimum renter age: 21[22]
- Underage renter information: Renters age 21 to 24 may only choose from Economy, Compact, Intermediate, Standard, Full-sized cars, and Minivans. Additional rental fees apply for young drivers.[22]
- Young driver fee: $25 per day[22]
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Rent-A-Wreck
- Minimum renter age: Generally 18, though some locations require renters to be 25[23]
- Underage renter information: Most locations will rent to drivers aged 18 to 25 for an additional fee.[23]
- Young driver fee: Varies by location — contact your intended location for exact fee information.[23]
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Sixt
- Minimum renter age: 21[24]
- Underage renter information: Rental car choices for young drivers are restricted to certain vehicle categories. Underage fees apply.[24]
- Young driver fee: Fees vary; the exact amount will be shown at checkout.[24]
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Thrifty Car Rental
- Minimum renter age: 20[25]
- Underage renter information: Renters under 25 will be charged an additional daily surcharge. Thrifty will rent to government renters aged 18 and up who are on official business.[25]
- Young driver fee: Varies by location and car class — contact your intended location for exact fee information.[26]
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Turo
- Minimum renter age: 18[27]
- Underage renter information: Drivers 24 and younger are unable to rent deluxe vehicles; drivers 21 and younger are unable to rent a car with a value of over $20,000.[27] If you’re under 25, you may need to prove that you’ve been driving for at least two years.[28]
- Young driver fee: Drivers aged 18 to 20 pay a minimum young driver fee of $50 per day; drivers aged 21 to 24 pay a minimum young driver fee of $30 per day.[27]
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Zipcar
- Minimum renter age: 18 if you’re in college, 21 otherwise[29]
- Underage renter information: Renters 18 to 20 years old must be enrolled at a college or university affiliated with Zipcar; all other drivers must be 21 or older. Find out if your college is affiliated with Zipcar on the Zipcar for students page.
- Young driver fee: No additional fees for young drivers, but all renters must be members of Zipcar and pay an annual membership fee.[30][31]
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