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FL Underage Driver Question

Currently I am 20 (that's right - not even 21 yet) but through my employer I have a Thrifty card & Corporate Code.

Does anyone know if they will allow a 20 yo driver on a Corporate Rate? I know some states don't allow <25's at all, but I know that FL does. It clearly states on the Thrifty website that drivers 21-25 on a Corporate Code can both drive the vehicle, and avoid the underage surcharge...but what about those of us < 21?

All help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Chris

A 20 year old bud was able to rent in Ann Arbor, MI a few years ago--- no corporate acct. or anything. He had to pay an extra underage fee (I think it was +$10/day for 21-24 and +$20/day for 18-20.) He needed Thrifty segs for a promotion, and in my research, I found that age policies varied widely by location. I remember Lexington, KY allowed drivers 18-24 for only $5/day.

Call the location, or sift through details of rules on travelocity, and you'll eventually find specifics for your location.

Which city are you looking at?

[This message has been edited by Viajero Joven (edited 12-06-2002).]

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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Viajero Joven:
[B]Which city are you looking at?[B]</font>

First, thanks for the answer! Second, we're heading to Orlando. Thanks in advance!

Hi Chris,

A quick call to the Orlando Thrifty office at (407) 380-1002 yielded the following:

generally (without corporate rates, etc.) the min. age is 21. Hmm. If you do have a corporate account, you may want to call for specifics.

Separately, Thrifty offered a Collegiate program-- I've never gotten clear information on details, or which universities qualify, and the website says it's no longer offered. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif

Reading through different rules for Alamo, Thrifty, and Dollar, I see you can't rent from them if you're under 21. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif You may have bettet luck by checking with smaller places-- and there are plenty in Orlando. gool luck!

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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Viajero Joven:
Hi Chris,

A quick call to the Orlando Thrifty office at (407) 380-1002 yielded the following:

generally (without corporate rates, etc.) the min. age is 21. Hmm. If you do have a corporate account, you may want to call for specifics.

Separately, Thrifty offered a Collegiate program-- I've never gotten clear information on details, or which universities qualify, and the website says it's no longer offered. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif

Reading through different rules for Alamo, Thrifty, and Dollar, I see you can't rent from them if you're under 21. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif You may have bettet luck by checking with smaller places-- and there are plenty in Orlando. gool luck!</font>

Well...I tried the same thing and didn't have luck. But as we do with airlines, I plan on calling back a few times to see if I get someone I like.

Thank you for taking the time to do this - and for the phone number. It is a valuable asset http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

-Chri

Sure Chris, no problem.

Have a good trip! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif