Policy on Additional Driver under 21
Mar 8, 2015, 7:34 pm
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Policy on Additional Driver under 21
So me and a few friends are going on vacation for spring break. We need to rent a car but unfortunately we are all 19-20 years old. If we pay the actual fee for this it goes from $140 to $300. So i have heard possibly someone over 25 could make the reservation and put me as an additional driver and then avoid the fee and just pay the additional driver fee. Is there any truth to this or does anyone have a cheaper way for us to do this? Thanks 
Mar 11, 2015, 2:54 am
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In general with Avis, no drivers under 21 are allowed. Very limited exceptions to this rule include renting on a corporate rate that allows for it, and I believe under official military orders or as part of government duties.
Your best bet may be with Enterprise (I rented from them during college many times, but that was a LONG time ago).
Also be aware of the huge issue of liability. Even if you pay for all the insurance, if an ineligible driver gets into the accident, the renter on the paperwork is personally liable for all damages and loss of use (and since they weren't driving, their own insurance wouldn't cover the loss).
Your best bet may be with Enterprise (I rented from them during college many times, but that was a LONG time ago).
Also be aware of the huge issue of liability. Even if you pay for all the insurance, if an ineligible driver gets into the accident, the renter on the paperwork is personally liable for all damages and loss of use (and since they weren't driving, their own insurance wouldn't cover the loss).