How old do you have to be to rent a car in the United States?

The age to rent a rental car in the U.S. with Getaround is 19, but it also depends on the state you rent in. State law may require a minimum age ranging between 18-21. Just note that all drivers under 26 years old are required to pay the young driver surcharge.

To find out more, see below for the criteria for how old you have to be, document requirements, and other terms and conditions to drive a Getaround rental in the United States.

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.

Minimum age to rent a car with Getaround

To rent a Getaround vehicle, the required age is 19 years old in all locations. However, depending on what state you rent in, the minimum age could range between 18-21. Just note that all drivers under 26 years old are required to pay the young driver surcharge.

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 age 21 must have a clean driving record. 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 driving license for the country in which you're renting, including the original document (copies, declarations of loss, or provisional licenses are not accepted). If you 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:

• You are 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 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.