The Definitive Young Renters Thread: 18-20, 21-24
There's been some discussion lately about 18-20 year old renters vs 21-24 year olds. But I felt a good summary could be posted, and there are still a few unanswered questions.
Here's what we've discussed/researched/experienced so far:
Age 21-24 - Daily "Age Differential Charge"
- Lower daily charge - varies by location, approx $15 - Classes A, B, C, D, F, G, J
- Higher daily charge - varies by location, approx $25 - all others except Prestige & Adrenaline
- Daily fee is easily waived with a PC or these CDPs: Hertz Gold Family, USAA.
- Fee is also waived for US Government Employees and Military (travelling at leisure or on orders, ID required).
- Prestige and Adrenaline are never rentable under 25.
- In Mississippi the minimum age is 21 by law.
Age 18-20- Mandated by law in NY, MI and also allowed in QC. Age Differential Charge is $41 per day and could vary. (Underage fee waiver by PC and Hertz Gold Family CDP is for 21-24 only.)
- USAA members 18-20 years old can rent anywhwere in the United States with no fee.
- USAA "program benefits apply only at participating locations in the United States. They do not apply to international rentals or if the rental agreement terms have been violated."
- "Reminder: You may be requested to present your USAA-Hertz Discount Card or USAA Member Card for identification at the time and place of rental."
- US Government Employees/Military 18-20 years old travelling on orders (id and orders required) are also able to rent with no fee.
- Only vehicles available are classes A, B, C, D, F.
To read the Hertz policy at a specific location:
1)
Click this link for Rental Requirements.
2) Select the location.
3) Click the name of the location when found.
4) Select "Age Requirements" from the drop down box.
Last edited by Rut Dog; Nov 26, 2012 at 4:40 am
Reason: Updated with additional information, corrections.