How old do you have to be to rent a car?
At most major US rental companies the minimum age is 21. Hertz rents from 20. Turo rents from 18 (standard vehicles). Exceptions by state are listed for each company below, and drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young renter fee.
| Company | Minimum age | Under-25 fee |
|---|---|---|
| Avis | 21+ · most US locations Minimum age is 18 in New York and Michigan. | $84 · New York, ages 18–20 Per day; $35/day for ages 21–24 in New York. Michigan: $41/day (18–20), $28/day (21–24). Elsewhere an underage surcharge applies under 25. |
| Budget | 21+ · most US locations Minimum age is 18 in New York and Michigan; no surcharge from age 25; additional drivers must be 25+. | $27 · ages 21–24, most locations Per day; not included in online rates (age isn't asked when booking online). |
| Enterprise | 21+ · most US states Minimum age is 18 in Michigan and New York; government employees can rent at 18 with official orders; renters 21–24 may be limited to some car classes. | Price varies · under 25, most US locations About $25 per day on average, higher or lower by location. New York: $68.75/day (ages 18–20), $33.25/day (21–24); Michigan: $34.00/day (18–20), $15.50/day (21–24). |
| Hertz | 20+ · most US locations Minimum age is 18 in Michigan, New York and Quebec, and 19 in Alabama and Nebraska; the Young Renter fee applies until 25 (may be waived for AAA and USAA members). | Price varies · under 25 Young Renter fee applies to renters under 25; the amount isn't published on this page. |
| National | 21+ · US Exceptions apply; US military and government employees 18+ on official travel pay no Youthful Surcharge. | Price varies · ages 21–24 A Youthful Surcharge may apply; the exact amount is shown when you start a reservation. |
| SIXT | 21+ · most US states Minimum age is 18 in New York; luxury vehicles always require renters 25 or older. | Price varies · under 25 Young Driver Surcharge varies by location and vehicle category. |
| Turo | 18+ · standard vehicles Based on your age when you book: 21+ for cars worth over $20k, 25+ for Deluxe Class, 30+ for Super Deluxe, Classic and Specialty vehicles. | Price varies · primary drivers 18–24 A young driver fee applies to primary drivers aged 18 to 24. |
Last verified 2026-10-26 against avis.com, budget.com, enterprise.com, hertz.com, nationalcar.com, sixt.com, help.turo.com.