Car Rental > Questions and Answers > What car rental company rents to 19 year olds?

In Australia, there are no companies that we know of who rent to under 21 year olds unfortunately.

 

Even if you're over 18, if you're not yet 25, you may have trouble finding a reputable rental car company. One common question for drivers in this age range is, "What car rental company rents to 19 year olds?" While most major car rental companies require drivers to be at least 25 years old, there are some exceptions. 

 

In Australia, Avis, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty and Budget Car Rental rent to 21-25yo's. For a higher daily fee, these companies will rent to any qualified driver over the age of 21 whom are on their open license. However, there may be extra fees with these companies that will increase your total cost. With any car rental agreement, make sure you understand all fees that will be charged.

 

One thing to keep in mind is that you cannot circumvent the higher fees by arranging the rental in an older driver's name. Regardless of who signs the agreement, all drivers must be registered, and any younger drivers will trigger the additional charges. If an unregistered driver is involved in an accident, insurance may not cover the expenses, so make sure you always register all potential drivers. 

 

Another alternative is to consider a local, rather than national, car rental company. A local rental agency in your area may have more favorable rates or policies for younger drivers.