Young-driver fee applies under 25. Typically a $25-35/day young-driver surcharge for drivers under 25.
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The minimum rental age in United States is generally 21. Some companies charge extra even at 21-24, and a few won't rent to under-21s at all — policy varies by rental company and state.
Drivers under 25 typically pay extra in United States. Typically a $25-35/day young-driver surcharge for drivers under 25.
Not always — young-driver surcharges are frequently added at the rental counter rather than shown during online booking, so it's worth asking directly or calling ahead if you're near the age threshold.
Confirm how long you need to have held your license, whether an International Driving Permit is required alongside it, and whether the credit card used for the deposit must match the primary driver's name exactly — all common extra requirements beyond age alone.