Originally Posted by
guv1976
A person of any age -- even one under 50 -- can join AARP as an "Associate" member for, I think, $16/year by calling AARP. You can check the AARP rates with Avis/Budget first to decide whether it makes sense to pay the $16. (Avis AWD A359800; Budget BCD Y508501. But don't book a car with those codes unless you actually join AARP; if you have an accident and can't show proof of membership, I would not expect Avis/Budget to honor any of the insurance benefits. And some locations will ask to see your AARP membership card at pick up.)
I have a pretty solid deal that I got through Autoslash and I don't really see it going lower than where I'm at (the current AARP rate would be $200+ more than my current) so I probably won't go that route but I do appreciate the idea
I just don't rent often and want to protect myself. I'll update when I hear from my insurer and let you you. Thanks again for everyone's help!