Can I rent a car at 18 at NYC?

Car rental companies in New York are required to rent to licensed drivers who are 18 years of age or older. However, they may charge a surcharge for drivers who are under 25. The amount of the surcharge can vary substantially from one car rental company to another, so shop around.



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Renters must be at least 20 years old to rent a vehicle at most locations in the U.S. and Canada. In Michigan, New York and the province of Quebec, the minimum age to rent a vehicle is 18. In Alabama and Nebraska, the minimum age to rent a vehicle is 19.

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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. Any U.S. government employee can rent at 18 years of age but must show the rental location his or her official orders. Learn more about Government Rentals.

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As long as you have a valid driver's license, you should be able to rent a car in the United States and Canada. Rental car companies here typically do not typically impose a maximum age limit. While there is no maximum age to rent a car in the US, it can be a different story when you travel elsewhere.

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You can rent a car with a $300 credit limit, but it depends on the amount of time you plan on renting the vehicle and the type of vehicle you're renting.

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