United States · Young-driver fee · by company
Under-25 rental car fees by company in the USA
9 companies have a reviewed, current young-driver rule. Fee at most reviewed airports: Enterprise: ages 21–24: $25/day; Alamo: ages 21–24: $25/day; Avis: ages 21–24: $27/day; Budget: ages 21–24: $27/day; SIXT: Amount not published; Hertz: ages 20–24: $19/day; National: ages 21–24: $25/day; Dollar: Amount not published (charged once per rental); Thrifty: Amount not published.
Young-driver fee: answer table by company
Minimum age, young-driver fee, cap and waivers for each company, from the reviewed rule at each covered U.S. airport. Each row is the value the company has at most of the airports where we hold a reviewed, current value; airports with a different reviewed value are listed under the table. A “Not stated” cell means the source does not say, not that the answer is no.
| Company | Minimum age | Young-driver fee | Fee cap | Waivers | Vehicle limits | Same at | Status | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EnterpriseBranch page (fee) + company national terms (minimum age) | 21 | ages 21–24: $25/day | Not stated by the source | None stated | Not stated by the source | 10 of 11 reviewed airports | Conditional | 2026-10-19review due 2026-11-18 |
| AlamoBranch page (fee) + company national terms (minimum age) | 21 | ages 21–24: $25/day | Not stated by the source | None stated | Not stated by the source | 10 of 11 reviewed airports | Conditional | 2026-10-19review due 2026-11-18 |
| AvisBranch page | 21 | ages 21–24: $27/day | Not stated by the source | None stated | Not stated by the source | 9 of 11 reviewed airports | Likely | 2026-10-19review due 2026-11-18 |
| BudgetBranch page | 21 | ages 21–24: $27/day | Not stated by the source | None stated | Not stated by the source | 9 of 11 reviewed airports | Likely | 2026-10-19review due 2026-11-09 |
| SIXTCompany national terms | 21 | Amount not published | Not stated by the source | None stated | Limited to: economy to full-size sedans, mid-size suvs, minivans (ages 18-24) | 10 of 11 reviewed airports | Conditional | 2026-10-19review due 2026-11-18 |
| HertzCompany national terms | 20 | ages 20–24: $19/day | Not stated by the source | AAA members, USAA members | Excluded: dream cars collection, prestige collection, adrenaline collection, certain specialty vehicles (ages under 25) | 10 of 11 reviewed airports | Conditional | 2026-10-19review due 2026-11-18 |
| NationalBranch page (fee) + company national terms (minimum age) | 21 | ages 21–24: $25/day | Not stated by the source | None stated | Not stated by the source | 14 of 15 reviewed airports | Conditional | 2026-10-19review due 2026-11-18 |
| DollarCompany national terms | 20 | Amount not published (charged once per rental) | Not stated by the source | Government travel, Corporate accounts | Excluded: specialty classes such as StyleSeries (ages under 25) | 10 of 11 reviewed airports | Conditional | 2026-10-19review due 2026-11-18 |
| ThriftyCompany national terms | 20 | Amount not published | Not stated by the source | Government travel | Excluded: specialty classes such as StyleSeries (ages under 25) | 10 of 11 reviewed airports | Conditional | 2026-10-19review due 2026-11-18 |
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Enterprise
- JFK: Minimum age: 18 (NY exception) · Young-driver fee: ages 18–20: $68.75/day; ages 21–24: $33.25/day · Fee cap: Not stated by the source · Waivers: None stated · Vehicle limits: Not stated by the source (Conditional)
Alamo
- JFK: Minimum age: NY exception published without a stated minimum age (21 nationally) · Young-driver fee: ages 18–20: $68.75/day; ages 21–24: $33.25/day · Fee cap: Not stated by the source · Waivers: None stated · Vehicle limits: Not stated by the source (Conditional)
Avis
- JFK: Minimum age: 18 · Young-driver fee: ages 18–20: $84/day; ages 21–24: $35/day · Fee cap: Not stated by the source · Waivers: None stated · Vehicle limits: Not stated by the source (Likely)
- BOS: Minimum age: 21 · Young-driver fee: Amount not published · Fee cap: Not stated by the source · Waivers: None stated · Vehicle limits: Not stated by the source (Conditional)
Budget
- JFK: Minimum age: 18 · Young-driver fee: Amount not published · Fee cap: Not stated by the source · Waivers: None stated · Vehicle limits: Not stated by the source (Likely)
- ATL: Minimum age: 21 · Young-driver fee: Amount not published · Fee cap: Not stated by the source · Waivers: None stated · Vehicle limits: Limited to: economy, compact, intermediate, standard, full-size, intermediate suvs, standard suvs, minivans, 12 and 15 passenger vans, mid and full-size pickups, small, medium and large cargo vans, moving trucks (ages 21-24) (Likely)
SIXT
- JFK: Minimum age: 18 (NY exception) · Young-driver fee: Amount not published · Fee cap: Not stated by the source · Waivers: None stated · Vehicle limits: Limited to: economy to full-size sedans, mid-size suvs, minivans (ages 18-24) (Conditional)
Hertz
- JFK: Minimum age: 18 (NY exception) · Young-driver fee: ages 20–24: $19/day · Fee cap: Not stated by the source · Waivers: AAA members, USAA members · Vehicle limits: Excluded: dream cars collection, prestige collection, adrenaline collection, certain specialty vehicles (ages under 25) (Conditional)
National
- JFK: Minimum age: NY exception published without a stated minimum age (21 nationally) · Young-driver fee: ages 18–20: $68.75/day; ages 21–24: $33.25/day · Fee cap: Not stated by the source · Waivers: None stated · Vehicle limits: Not stated by the source (Conditional)
Dollar
- JFK: Minimum age: 18 (NY exception) · Young-driver fee: Amount not published (charged once per rental) · Fee cap: Not stated by the source · Waivers: Government travel, Corporate accounts · Vehicle limits: Excluded: specialty classes such as StyleSeries (ages under 25) (Conditional)
Thrifty
- JFK: Minimum age: 18 (NY exception) · Young-driver fee: Amount not published · Fee cap: Not stated by the source · Waivers: Government travel · Vehicle limits: Excluded: specialty classes such as StyleSeries (ages under 25) (Conditional)
Sources by company
Enterprise: Conditional · same at ATL, BOS, DFW, EWR, FLL, LAS, LAX, MCO, MIA, SFO
- This branch's page states the surcharge but no minimum age; the minimum age comes from Enterprise'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). Enterprise'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 with Enterprise is 21 throughout the U.S., except in Michigan and New York where the minimum age to rent is 18.” — min_age, state_exceptions[].min_age ↗ (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. All other renters under 25 will be required to pay a “young renter fee.” The average cost is approximately $25.00 per day but can be higher or lower based on the rental location. Start a reservation to determine how much your fee will cost. Truck Rental - Young Driver Fees In Michigan, any driver 18-20 years of age will be charged an additional 'Young Renter Fee' of $52.25 per day, while any driver 21-24 years of age will be charged an additional 'Young Renter Fee' of $24.00 per day. In New York, any driver 18-20 years of age will be charged an additional 'Young Renter Fee' of $121.50 per day, while any driver 21-24 years of age will be charged an additional 'Young Renter Fee' of $59.00 per day.” — state_exceptions[].fee_bands ↗ (company national page)
“All other renters under 25 will be required to pay a “young renter fee.” 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)
“Any U.S. government employee can rent at 18 years of age but must show the rental location his or her official orders.” — waivers ↗ (company national page)
“At most locations, young renters between the ages of 21-24 may rent the following vehicle classes: Economy cars, Compact cars, Intermediate cars, Standard cars and Full Size cars; Cargo vans and Minivans; Pickup Trucks; and Compact SUVs, Small SUVs and Standard SUVs with seating up to 5 passengers.” — vehicle_class_limits ↗ (company national page)
Alamo: Conditional · same at ATL, BOS, DFW, EWR, FLL, LAS, LAX, MCO, MIA, SFO
- This branch's page states the surcharge but no minimum age; the minimum age comes from Alamo'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). Alamo'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)
Avis: Likely · same at ATL, DFW, EWR, FLL, LAS, LAX, MCO, MIA, SFO
“Must be 21 to rent $27 daily surcharge for renters under 25” — min_age, fee_bands ↗ (exact-branch page)
Budget: Likely · same at BOS, DFW, EWR, FLL, LAS, LAX, MCO, MIA, SFO
“Must be 21 to rent. Renters under 25 subject to a $27 daily surcharge.” — min_age, fee_bands ↗ (exact-branch page)
SIXT: Conditional · same at ATL, BOS, DFW, EWR, FLL, LAS, LAX, MCO, MIA, SFO
“The minimum age to rent a car with SIXT in the USA is generally 21 years. In New York and for government rentals, the minimum age is 18 years. Drivers under 25 are subject to an young driver surcharge and vehicle category restrictions.” — min_age, state_exceptions[].min_age ↗ (company national page)
“Vehicle restrictions (drivers under 25) Drivers aged 18–20 (where eligible) and 21–24 may rent the following vehicle groups only: Economy to full-size sedans Mid-size SUVs Minivans Premium, Luxury, Sports, and specialty vehicles are available from age 25.” — vehicle_class_limits ↗ (company national page)
“Underage Driver Fee An Underage Driver Fee applies to all drivers under 25. The exact amount is displayed during booking and confirmed on your rental agreement.” — fee_bands ↗ (company national page)
Hertz: Conditional · same at ATL, BOS, DFW, EWR, FLL, LAS, LAX, MCO, MIA, SFO
- AAA members: Young Renter fee waived for AAA members aged 20-24 at participating locations (AAA CDP number in the reservation; the young renter must also be a AAA member with a credit card in their own name)
- USAA members: Underage driver fee waived for USAA members aged 18-24 using the USAA discount number; USAA minimum age 18 except Prestige, Adrenaline and Super Car collections (25)
“The minimum age to rent a vehicle at most locations in the United States is 20 years of age with an additional Age Differential Charge. Additional Criteria: In Michigan and New York, the minimum age to rent a vehicle is 18. In Alabama and Nebraska, the minimum age to rent a vehicle is 19 A valid driver’s license (in good standing for over a year).” — min_age, state_exceptions[].min_age ↗ (company national page)
“For renters under the age of 25, Hertz charges a young renter fee of $19 per day – below the industry average.” — fee_bands ↗ (company national page)
“Young renters are excluded from renting certain specialty vehicles and from renting from the Dream Car® collection, Prestige collection, and the Adrenaline Collection®.” — vehicle_class_limits ↗ (company national page)
“Save up to $25/day with a waived Young Renter fee (ages 20-24).” — waivers[aaa] ↗ (company national page)
“In addition, Hertz waives, exclusively for USAA members, the underage driver fee for 18 to 24 year old renters – saving anywhere from $15 to $25 per day on every rental.” — waivers[usaa] ↗ (company national page)
National: Conditional · same at ATL, BOS, DEN, DFW, EWR, FLL, LAS, LAX, MCO, MIA, PHX, SAN, SEA, SFO
- 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)
Dollar: Conditional · same at ATL, BOS, DFW, EWR, FLL, LAS, LAX, MCO, MIA, SFO
- Government travel: U.S. military/government employees with official paperwork can rent at 18
- Corporate accounts: Some corporate contracts may allow renters age 18 and up
“The minimum age to rent a vehicle at most locations in the United States and Canada is 20 years of age. In Michigan, New York, and the province of Quebec, the minimum age for most vehicles is 18. Please refer to the Local Policies for specific information on driver ages at the location where you intend to rent and the applicable charge for drivers 20 to 24 years of age.” — min_age, state_exceptions[].min_age ↗ (company national page)
“Is there a fee for renting a car under 25? Yes. When renting as an under 25-year-old, there is an additional fee (called the Young Renter Fee or Underage Driver’s Fee) that will be applied along with the daily rental fee. This fee is paid only once per rental.” — fee_bands.per ↗ (company national page)
“Renters under 25 years old are subject to a Young Renter Fee. Charge varies based on car class and renting location. Car class restrictions apply.” — fee_bands.fee_usd, vehicle_class_limits ↗ (company national page)
“What cars can I rent when under 25? If you are under 25, the majority of Dollar car classes, from compact cars to SUVs, are available for you to rent. Some specialty vehicle classes, such as the StyleSeries, are excluded.” — vehicle_class_limits ↗ (company national page)
“U.S. Government Exceptions: If you are a United States military personnel or Government Employee and can provide official government paperwork to the rental location in which they are inquiring, they will be able to rent a car at age 18. Some corporate contracts may allow renters age 18 and up.” — waivers ↗ (company national page)
Thrifty: Conditional · same at ATL, BOS, DFW, EWR, FLL, LAS, LAX, MCO, MIA, SFO
- Government travel: U.S. military/government employees with official paperwork can rent at 18
“Driving Age: The minimum age to rent a vehicle at most locations in the United States and Canada is 20 years of age. In Michigan, New York, and the province of Quebec, the minimum age for most vehicles is 18. Please refer to the Local Policies for specific information on driver ages at the location where you intend to rent and the applicable charge for drivers 20 to 24 years of age.” — min_age, state_exceptions[].min_age ↗ (company national page)
“What is a Young Renter Fee? A Young Renter Fee (also called an Age Differential Charge or Underage Driver’s Fee) is an additional fee that is applied along with the standard car rental rate to reservations of drivers ages 20-24.” — fee_bands ↗ (company national page)
“Renters under 25 years old are subject to a Young Renter Fee. Fee varies based on renting location and car class. Car class restrictions apply.” — fee_bands.fee_usd, vehicle_class_limits ↗ (company national page)
“What cars can I rent when under 25? If you are under 25, the majority of Thrifty car classes, from compact cars to SUVs, are available for you to rent. Some specialty vehicle classes, such as the StyleSeries, are excluded.” — vehicle_class_limits ↗ (company national page)
“U.S. Government Exceptions: If someone is a United States military personnel or Government Employee and can provide official government paperwork to the rental location in which they are inquiring, they will be able to rent a car at age 18.” — waivers ↗ (company national page)
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