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Renting a car under 25 with National

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National has 15 airports with a reviewed value: minimum age is 21 at 14 airports and not stated at 1 airport (state exception without a minimum age); fixed daily young-driver fees stated at 15 of 15: $25 to $33.25 per day.

National under 25: answer table by airport

15 of 15 listed airports have a reviewed, current National value for this topic. Airports with the same value, status and review date share one row. Every value comes from a company policy page or terms document.

Renting a car under 25 with National: airports grouped by identical reviewed value.
AirportsMinimum ageYoung-driver feeFee capWaiversVehicle limitsStatusLast checked
21ages 21–24: $25/dayNot stated by the sourceNone statedNot stated by the sourceConditionalBranch page (fee) + company national terms (minimum age)2026-10-19
NY exception published without a stated minimum age (21 nationally)ages 18–20: $68.75/day; ages 21–24: $33.25/dayNot stated by the sourceNone statedNot stated by the sourceConditionalBranch page (fee) + company national terms (minimum age) + NY exception2026-10-19

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Questions about National under 25

Does National rent to 21-year-olds?

At 14 of 15 airports with a reviewed value, National lists a minimum age of 21 or lower: MCO, MIA, FLL, LAX, LAS, EWR, SFO, DFW, ATL, BOS, DEN, SEA, PHX and SAN.

Does National rent to 20-year-olds?

No reviewed National airport lists a minimum age of 20 or lower.

How much is the National young-driver fee?

ages 21–24: $25/day (MCO, MIA, FLL, LAX, LAS, EWR, SFO, DFW, ATL, BOS, DEN, SEA, PHX and SAN); ages 18–20: $68.75/day; ages 21–24: $33.25/day (JFK). Where an airport differs, see the table above.

Sources and notes by airport

MCO, MIA, FLL, LAX, LAS, EWR, SFO, DFW, ATL, BOS, DEN, SEA, PHX, SAN: Conditional · Branch page (fee) + company national terms (minimum age)
  • This branch's page states the surcharge but no minimum age; the minimum age comes from National's national terms (reviewed 2026-10-19).
  • Fixed on this branch's own page: “The underage surcharge for drivers between the ages of 21 and 24 is $25 per day.” (re-read 2026-10-19). National's national page calls about $25/day an average, so other branches can differ.

“The underage surcharge for drivers between the ages of 21 and 24 is $25 per day.” — fee_bands ↗ (exact-branch page)

“The minimum age to rent a vehicle is 21 years of age. There is no maximum restriction in the United States or Canada. See Exceptions below” — min_age ↗ (company national page)

“A 'Youthful Surcharge' may be applied to your rental, if you are between the ages of 21 and 24. The average cost is approximately $25.00 per day but can be higher or lower based on the rental location.” — fee_average_usd_per_day, fee_bands ↗ (company national page)

“In Michigan, any driver 18-20 years of age will be charged an additional 'Young Renter Fee' of $34.00 per day, while any driver 21-24 years of age will be charged an additional 'Young Renter Fee' of $15.50 per day .In New York, any driver 18-20 years of age will be charged an additional 'Young Renter Fee' of $68.75 per day, while any driver 21-24 years of age will be charged an additional 'Young Renter Fee' of $33.25 per day.” — state_exceptions[].fee_bands ↗ (company national page)

“U.S. military personnel and government employees ages 18 or older will not incur a Youthful Surcharge when renting for authorized government travel, but must show the rental location his or her official orders.” — waivers ↗ (company national page)

Last checked 2026-10-19.

JFK: Conditional · Branch page (fee) + company national terms (minimum age) + NY exception
  • NY exception published without a stated minimum age (21 nationally)
  • This branch's page states the surcharge but no minimum age; the minimum age comes from National's national terms (reviewed 2026-10-19).
  • Fixed on this branch's own page: “The underage surcharge for drivers between the ages of 18 and 20 is $68.75 per day. The underage surcharge for drivers between the ages of 21 and 24 is $33.25 per day.” (re-read 2026-10-19). National's national page calls about $25/day an average, so other branches can differ.

“The underage surcharge for drivers between the ages of 18 and 20 is $68.75 per day. The underage surcharge for drivers between the ages of 21 and 24 is $33.25 per day.” — fee_bands ↗ (exact-branch page)

“The minimum age to rent a vehicle is 21 years of age. There is no maximum restriction in the United States or Canada. See Exceptions below” — min_age ↗ (company national page)

“A 'Youthful Surcharge' may be applied to your rental, if you are between the ages of 21 and 24. The average cost is approximately $25.00 per day but can be higher or lower based on the rental location.” — fee_average_usd_per_day, fee_bands ↗ (company national page)

“In Michigan, any driver 18-20 years of age will be charged an additional 'Young Renter Fee' of $34.00 per day, while any driver 21-24 years of age will be charged an additional 'Young Renter Fee' of $15.50 per day .In New York, any driver 18-20 years of age will be charged an additional 'Young Renter Fee' of $68.75 per day, while any driver 21-24 years of age will be charged an additional 'Young Renter Fee' of $33.25 per day.” — state_exceptions[].fee_bands ↗ (company national page)

“U.S. military personnel and government employees ages 18 or older will not incur a Youthful Surcharge when renting for authorized government travel, but must show the rental location his or her official orders.” — waivers ↗ (company national page)

Last checked 2026-10-19.

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