Young Renters Face High Fees at Major Car Rental Companies
Hertz, Avis, & Enterprise can charge DOUBLE the daily rate for renting a car under ‘magic number’ rule

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Major car rental companies in the US, including Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise, impose significant daily fees on renters under 25. These fees vary by state, with young renters potentially facing charges up to double the regular rate, particularly in New York and Michigan.
- 01Enterprise allows rentals from age 21, with fees for drivers under 25.
- 02In Michigan, renters aged 18-20 face an additional fee of $36.50 per day.
- 03Hertz charges a young renter fee of $25 per day, which is below the industry average.
- 04Avis imposes charges up to $84 per day for younger renters in New York.
- 05Daily fees vary significantly by state and company, highlighting the need for renters to check local regulations.
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Car rental companies like Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise impose additional fees on renters under 25 years old, which can significantly increase the overall rental cost. Enterprise allows rentals starting at age 21, with young renters paying an extra fee of approximately $25 per day. In Michigan and New York, the minimum rental age is lowered to 18, but renters in these states face even steeper fees. For instance, Michigan renters aged 18-20 incur an additional charge of $36.50 per day, while in New York, the fee can reach $84 daily for the same age group. Hertz's young renter fee is also $25 per day, considered lower than the industry average. Avis similarly charges young renters, with fees of $41 per day for those aged 18-20 in Michigan and $35 for those aged 21-24. These varying fees underscore the importance of checking state-specific regulations before renting a vehicle, as they can substantially impact rental costs.
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Young renters in specific states face significantly higher costs when renting cars, impacting their travel budgets.
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