Age to Rent a Car in Florida: Answers Listed by Rental Company

Age Requirements for Renting a Car in Florida

The minimum age for renting a car is determined by rental companies rather than by state law; in Florida, the minimum age for most companies in 21. Some car rental companies in Florida will rent to drivers under 21, but policies may vary by location. If you’re under 25, you’ll typically have to pay a “young driver fee,” which can be anywhere from $14 to $73 per day.

There are a few exceptions to the minimum age requirement. In Florida, as well as the rest of the country, most car rental companies will rent to those who are 18 and older if they’re on-duty military personnel, or if they have government-issued travel orders.^[1] Car rental companies in the U.S. do not impose maximum age limits on renters; other regions, such as the United Kingdom, do.

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Comparison Table

See the table below for a comparison of the minimum renter ages and underage driver fees at the major car rental companies in Florida, then click any company or scroll for more details.

Car Rental Companies in Florida (With Age Requirements)

Below, we provide the list of car rental companies with locations in Florida, along with information about minimum age requirements, young driver fees, and how to get started on the rental process. None of the companies listed below have a maximum age for renters in Florida.

Keep in mind that these age requirements apply to all rental car drivers. A person meeting the age requirements for car rentals could not, for example, include an additional driver on the rental agreement who is younger than the minimum age.

To compare the other features of these rental companies, including their prices, use our car rental selection tool.

ACE Rent a Car

• Minimum renter age: Typically 25, but varies by location^[2]
• Underage renter information: ACE is a franchise company, so some franchise owners will rent to drivers 18 to 20 years old, while others set the minimum rental age at 21 or 25.^[3]
• Young driver fee: Varies by location^[2]
• Book online

Alamo Rent a Car

• Minimum renter age: 21^[4]
• Underage renter information: A young driver fee may be applied to renters 21 to 24 years old. Certain specialty and larger vehicles may not be rented to drivers under 25.^[4]
• Young driver fee: Varies by location^[4]
• Book online

Avis Rent a Car

• Minimum renter age: Typically 25, but Avis may rent to qualified renters age 18 and up.^[5]
• Underage renter information: Avis rents to customers 21 to 24 years old who have a credit card and valid driver’s license; Avis will also rent to customers 18 years old and older if they are college students or have official government travel orders. Underage drivers may not rent specialty and larger vehicles.^[5]
• Young driver fee: $27 per day^[6]
• Book online

Budget Rent a Car

• Minimum renter age: 21^[7]
• Underage renter information: Renters 21 to 24 years old must show a valid credit card and driver’s license. They may not rent specialty and larger vehicles. At most licensee-owned locations, an 18-year-old can rent.
• Young driver fee: $27 per day^[8]
• Book online

Dollar Rent A Car

• Minimum renter age: 20^[9]
• Underage renter information: Renters 21 to 24 years old will be charged additional fees.^[9]
• Young driver fee: Varies by location — contact your intended location for exact fee information.
• Book online

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

• Minimum renter age: 21^[10]
• Underage renter information: Drivers age 21 to 24 may be charged additional fees for renting^[10]
• Young driver fee: Varies by location, but averages around $20 per day^[11]
• Book online

See our article to find out about the Enterprise student discount.

Fox Rent a Car

• Minimum renter age: 19^[12]
• Underage renter information: Additional fees charged for drivers under 21. Drivers enlisted in the military can rent at age 18.^[12]
• Young driver fee: $20 to $30 per day^[13]
• Book online

Hertz

• Minimum renter age: 18^[14]
• Underage renter information: There are restricted vehicle classes and additional fees apply for drivers age 18 to 19 and 20 to 24. However, AAA members can have the underage fees waived.^[15]
• Young driver fee: Varies by location
• Book online

National Car Rental

• Minimum renter age: 21^[16]
• Underage renter information: Additional fees may apply for renters age 21 to 24^[16]
• Young driver fee: Typically $20 per day, but varies by location^[16]
• Book online

Payless Car Rental

• Minimum renter age: 21^[17]
• Underage renter information: Renters age 21 to 24 may only choose from Economy, Compact, Intermediate, Standard, Full-sized cars, and Minivans. Additional rental fees apply for young drivers.^[17]
• Young driver fee: $25 per day^[17]
• Book online

Rent-A-Wreck

• Minimum renter age: 18^[18]
• Underage renter information: Most locations will rent to drivers age 18 and up for an additional fee.^[18]
• Young driver fee: Varies by location — contact your intended location for exact fee information.^[18]
• Book online

Silvercar

• Minimum renter age: 22^[19]
• Underage renter information: Additional fees may apply for drivers under 25. In New York, the minimum renter age is 18 with a surcharge of $75 per day.^[19]
• Young driver fee: Not specified on Silvercar’s website — contact your intended location for exact fee information.
• Book online

Sixt

• Minimum renter age: 21^[20]
• Underage renter information: Renters age 21 to 24 must have held a driver’s license for at least one year. Rental car choices for young drivers are restricted to certain vehicle categories. Underage fees apply.^[20]
• Young driver fee: $15 to $35 per day; maximum $279.98 per rental^[21]
• Book online

Thrifty Car Rental

• Minimum renter age: 20^[22]
• Underage renter information: Renters under 25 will be charged an additional daily surcharge. Thrifty will rent to government renters age 18 and up who are on official business.^[22]
• Young driver fee: Varies by location — contact your intended location for exact fee information.
• Book online

Turo

Note: Like Getaround, Turo is a car-sharing service where drivers rent cars directly from owners. To compare, see our article about Turo vs. Getaround.

• Minimum renter age: 21^[23]
• Underage renter information: Some owners charge additional fees for young drivers. If you’re under 25, you may need to prove that you’ve been driving for at least two years.^[23]
• Young driver fee: Varies by owner
• Book online

Zipcar

• Minimum renter age: 18 if you’re in college, 21 otherwise^[24]
• Underage renter information: Renters 18 to 20 years old must be enrolled at a college or university affiliated with Zipcar; all other drivers must be 21 or older. Find out if your college is affiliated with Zipcar on the Zipcar for students page. You can also check out our article about Zipcar’s underage policy.
• Young driver fee: No additional fees for young drivers, but all renters must be members of Zipcar and pay an annual membership fee.^[25]
• Book online

For more about car rental age requirements, see our articles about the car rental age in Texas, the age to rent a car in California, and renting a car at 18.