How old do you have to be to rent a car in Texas?

To rent a Getaround car in Texas, you must be at least 19 years old. Additionally, there are further requirements if you are under 26 you need to rent. Learn more about the renting requirements in Texas and the United States below.

Age requirements to rent a car in Texas

To rent a car in Texas with Getaround, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must be at least 19 years old;
• If you are under 21 years old, you are required to have a clean driving record (see below for more information).

Age requirements to rent a car in the U.S. with Getaround

Renting a car in the United States has several required age criteria, but here are the general guidelines to follow to hire a Getaround car. To rent with us, you need to meet certain conditions so that your trips will be covered by insurance.

Additional location restrictions for rental vehicles:

• International drivers, as well as drivers from Hawaii and Alaska, must be at least 25 years old;
• Drivers who wish to book trips in the Los Angeles - Orange County area must be at least 22 years old.

Document requirements & eligibility terms for booking a rental

Renting a car in the United States isn't only limited to age and location, we take into account document requirements, driving record conditions, and reservation terms for eligibility.

Eligibility you need to reserve a vehicle:

Drivers under the age of 21 must have a clean driving record to hire a car. This means you have no more than two violations or accidents combined in the past three years. Additionally, you have had no major violations in the past three years. Major violations are defined by state law and may include driving with a suspended or expired license, providing false or counterfeit documents, and engaging in speed contests.

• Have a valid driver's license for the country in which you're renting, including the original document (copies, declarations of loss, or provisional licenses are not accepted). Renters must have a foreign license, there may be additional requirements.
• Have no alcohol/ drug-related incidents in the past seven years.
  

Important reservation & car pick-up/drop-off conditions:

• Able to pay for the rental with a credit card in your name;
• Be present for the check-in and the checkout;
• Verify your profile.

What about using a declaration of loss/ theft or a copy of a driving license to rent?

Without your original driving license document, you cannot rent. Declarations of loss, preliminary licenses or copies of the renter's driving license are hence not allowed. You have to cancel the rental and warn the owner as soon as possible.

We hope we've answered your question! For more answers to your questions, find additional information on our company website! Whether you're a driver or an owner, we have plenty of resources in our help center.