17 Places to Rent a Car Under 25

Several rental car companies will rent to drivers under the age of 25, including Alamo Rent a Car, Avis, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, Payless Car Rental, Thrifty, and Turo.

Keep in mind that in most cases, renting a car between 21 and 24 will come with additional charges in the form of underage renter fees and you may be unable to rent luxury cars and/or SUVs.

Continue below to find out what you need to know about renting a car as a driver under 25.

Tips for Renting a Car Under 25

There are some exceptions to the usual minimum age policy that may help you find a rental more easily.

Keep these tips in mind:

• If you’re renting in Michigan or New York, you can rent a car from any rental company at age 18.
• If you’re an on-duty member of the military or have government-issued travel orders,^[1] many car rental companies will rent to you at 18.
• Many corporations have special agreements with rental companies. Try booking with a corporate credit card, if you have one.
• If you’re listed as an additional driver under someone who’s older than 25, you can drive that rental car. When traveling with your parent, for instance, you can serve as an additional driver.

The List

If you want to rent a car under the age of 25, come prepared with a current driver’s license and a valid credit/debit card, and, in most cases, expect to pay an underage renter surcharge on top of the normal rental fees.

Some drivers may be exempt from paying the surcharge, including AAA members who rent through Hertz^[2] those renting under corporate and government accounts, or active/retired members of the U.S. armed forces (as noted above).

ACE Rent A Car

• Minimum age requirement: 21; must have had a driver’s license for at least one year^[3]
• Underage fee: Varies by location^[4]
• Book a car

Alamo Rent A Car

• Minimum age requirement: 21^[5]
• Underage fee: $25 per day^[5]
• Book a car

Avis

• Minimum age requirement: 21; 18 in Michigan and New York^[6]
• Underage fee: About $30 per day for drivers aged 21-24; higher rates apply for drivers aged 18-20; varies by location^[6]
• Book a car

Budget Car Rental

• Minimum age requirement: 21; 18 in Michigan and New York^[7]
• Underage fee: $27 per day at most locations; rates vary for underage drivers in Michigan and New York.^[8]
• Book a car

Dollar Car Rental

• Minimum age requirement: 20; must have had a driver’s license in good standing for at least one year^[9]
• Underage fee: Varies by location^[10][9]
• Book a car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

• Minimum age requirement: 21; 18 in Michigan and New York^[11]
• Underage fee: About$25 per day or higher. Michigan fees: ages 18-20: $40 per day; ages 21-24: $19 per day. New York fees: ages 18-20: $64.50 per day; ages 21-24: $24.50 per day.^[11] See our related research for Enterprise’s student discount policy.
• Book a car

Fox Rent A Car

• Minimum age requirement: 18^[12]
• Underage fee: $20 per day for drivers ages 21-24; $25 per day for drivers under 21^[13]
• Book a car

Getaround

• Minimum age requirement: 19; drivers under 21 must have a clean driving record for the past three years.^[14]
• Underage fee: A percentage of the trip price; percentages are set by the driver’s age.^[15]
• Book a car

Note: Getaround is a “shared vehicle” rental service where car owners can rent out their personal vehicles to other drivers. The service is currently available in select cities.^[16]

Hertz

• Minimum age requirement: 20; 18 in Michigan and New York; 19 in Alabama and Nebraska^[17]
• Underage fee: $19 per day;^[17] waived for AAA members^[2]
• Book a car

Payless Car Rental

• Minimum age requirement: 21^[18]
• Underage fee: $25 per day^[18]
• Book a car

Rent-A-Wreck

• Minimum age requirement: 19^[19]
• Underage fee: $25 per day for drivers aged 19-21; $20 per day for drivers aged 22-24^[19]
• Book a car

Silvercar

• Minimum age requirement: 22^[20]
• Underage fee: 18 years old in New York are charged a $75/day surcharge^[21]
• Book a car

Sixt Rent a Car

• Minimum age requirement: 21; 18 in New York^[22]
• Underage fee: Varies by state and vehicle type^[23][24]
• Book a car

Thrifty

• Minimum age requirement: 20^[25]
• Underage fee: Varies by location and vehicle type^[26]
• Book a car

Turo

• Minimum age requirement: 18^[27]
• Underage fee: $50 per day for drivers ages 18-20; $30 per day for drivers 21-24^[27]
• Book a car

U-Save

• Minimum age requirement: 21^[28]
• Underage fee: $5 per day^[28]
• Book a car

Zipcar

• Minimum age requirement: 18 — as long as you’re in college or a resident of Maryland, Michigan, or New York. Otherwise, it’s 21.^[29]
• Underage fee: $15 per day for drivers ages 18-20; $12.50 per day for drivers 21-24^[29]
• Book a car