What are the age requirements for renting?

Underage Requirements

Since fees and permissible vehicle types vary by location, it's best to find the underage requirement in the U.S. city where you are renting prior to picking up your rental.

In most U.S. states, rather than requiring customers to be 25 to rent, Budget corporate-owned locations rent to customers between the ages of 21-24 with the following provisions:

• Renters 21-24 must present a valid, acceptable credit card (debit cards are not permitted) and a valid driver's license (subject to screening of your driving record).
• At time of rental, an additional $25-per-day underage surcharge ($110 in New York) for these drivers will be applied.
• Drivers between the ages of 21-24 will not be permitted to rent luxury cars, mini vans, 12-passenger vans, specialty vehicles, full-size SUVs or premium SUVs.
• If a renter wishes to add an additional driver to the rental policy, the second driver must be 25 or older, and present a credit or debit card. There are some select locations that do not accept a debit card. It’s always best to check the terms and conditions on your online reservation confirmation or on the location information page.
• At corporate-owned locations in Connecticut, Iowa, Idaho, Washington, D.C., and select locations in New Jersey, the renter is required to be at least 25 years of age with a valid, acceptable credit card and driver's license.
  

At corporate-owned locations in New York State, the minimum rental age is 18 with a valid, acceptable credit card and driver's license, and a $110 surcharge per day for renters 18-24 years old.

Other Age Exceptions

Insurance Replacement
A customer involved in an Insurance Replacement from one of the following companies may rent at the minimum age of 18: Allstate, American Family, Bristol-Myers Squibb, CCRG Claims, Progressive, State Farm, Travelers.

Corporate Accounts
Drivers and additional drivers who are employees of the same company, on company business, and renting with their employer's BCD corporate rates, must be at least 21 years of age, or may be 18 years of age if employed by one of the following companies or their affiliates: Agilent Technologies, Nortel Networks, Northrop-Grumman, PricewaterhouseCoopers, State of Oregon, State of Washington, or with the U.S. Government on travel orders.

Select corporate customers and insurance/service replacement rental customers may be exempt from the underage fee. Check with your account representative to see if your company account is eligible.

Government Renters Including Those the U.S. Military
Budget Rent A Car is proud to deliver unsurpassed rental car service to those who serve our country.

• For U.S. Government (military & civilian) personnel WITH a government travel order or purchase order, minimum rental age is 18 years of age for all rates. No underage surcharge applies.
• For U.S. Government (military & civilian) personnel WITHOUT a government travel order or purchase order, minimum rental age is 21 years of age for all rates, except 18 years of age only in New York State. No underage surcharge applies. “U.S. Government personnel” includes military as well as civilian employees (for example, FEMA, U.S. Postal Dept., Navy, Army, etc.). The minimum age policy applies to both corporate and leisure rates.

Inbound Tour Renters
Inbound tour customers are permitted to rent from Budget corporate-owned locations at the minimum age of 19. Inbound tour customers are defined as those not residing in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, or Canada who are renting on an inbound tour rate.

The minimum rental age for tour customers residing in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, or Canada will remain at 21. An underage surcharge may apply for renters under 25.

Budget Licensee-owned Locations Rentals

U.S. Budget licensee-owned location age rules vary, however most allow a minimum age of 18-25 for a small surcharge.

Rules at licensee-owned locations and locations outside of the U.S may vary. It’s always best to check the terms and conditions on your online reservation confirmation or on the location information page to see which rules apply for your selected location. Then, if you still have questions, please contact us.

Maximum Age Limits

Budget does not have a maximum age limit in the U.S., but there may be upper-age restrictions in some other countries. Search for your location to find maximum age rules in your rental country. After you find your location, just click the 'additional information' link next to your desired location to view location terms and conditions.