Renting Wheels for Gen X

Citing high risk, some companies limit car rentals for those under 25 and impose daily surcharges. New York state is a special case: Its laws require rentals for drivers as young as 18.

Company: Alamo

Policy for under 25: Rents to ages 21-24

Surcharge in New York: Ages 18-20: $45.93. Ages 21-24: $20

Surcharge elsewhere: $20

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Company: Avis

Policy for under 25: Corporate rentals only

Surcharge in New York: $33-$48

Surcharge elsewhere: *

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Company: Budget

Policy for under 25: Rents to ages 21-24

Surcharge in New York: $43-$62

Surcharge elsewhere: $20-$25

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Company: Dollar

Policy for under 25: Rents to ages 21-24

Surcharge in New York: Ages 18-20: $72.99. Ages 21-24: $32.25

Surcharge elsewhere: $10-$25

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Company: Hertz

Policy for under 25: Corporate rentals only

Surcharge in New York: $51

Surcharge elsewhere: *

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Company: National

Policy for under 25: Corporate rentals only

Surcharge in New York: $43

Surcharge elsewhere: *

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Company: Thrifty

Policy for under 25: Rents to ages 21-24

Surcharge in New York: $10-$75

Surcharge elsewhere: $5-$20

* Varies with corporate agreement.

Source: Travel Agent magazine