actually, you CAN rent a car at 18 years of age, but most companies require a $500 deposit.Budget, Dollar, Enterprise and Thrifty rent to drivers over 21, but penalize underage drivers with a daily surcharge. Some even restrict the type of vehicle, making a luxury model or sport utility vehicle off-limits.If you re under 21, your chances of renting from the big companies are just about nil unless you re a military or government employee or happen to be renting a car in New York, the only state that currently requires car-rental companies to rent to drivers 18 and older. A similar law has been proposed in Connecticut, where state legislator Michael Cardin has gone to bat for young people.
Honestly have never seen a rental company rent a car to an 18 year old unless they have their private pilot s license.
I believe you have to 21....... maybe older plus a major credit card !
I think you have to be 21 to rent a car but I am not 100% sure.