How old do you have to be to drive a rental car in USA?

The minimum age to rent a car is 21 in most U.S. states. In New York and Michigan, you can rent a car at age 18 or older. Keep in mind that an additional daily surcharge applies to all drivers under 25.



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  1. Renters must be at least 20 years old to rent a vehicle at most locations in the U.S. and Canada. ...
  2. A valid driver's license (in good standing for over a year).
  3. A valid debit or credit card. ...
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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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Your card will be charged the amount of the rental plus a $250 minimum hold for credit and debit cards at the time of rental. When you return your vehicle Avis will release the unused portion of the hold. The funds may take up to two weeks to be released by your bank.

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If the driver's license is in a language other than English, and the rental is in the United States, an International Driver's Permit is recommended. In all cases, a valid driver's license issued from your home country must be provided, whether or not you possess an International Driver's Permit.

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