Enterprise states they can refuse a temporary license if they cannot verify identity or validity, they probably just claimed the latter.

• Temporary driver's licenses may be refused if the renting location is unable to otherwise verify the customer's identity or verify the authenticity of the temporary license. Additional government-issued identification may be required

https://www.enterprise.com/en/help/f...us-canada.html

Some car agencies allow temporary licenses, Avis does not have any wording say they will refuse it https://www.vroomvroomvroom.com/term...d-states/avis/