What other requirements are there to rent a car as a foreigner aged 23 in USA?
I am 23 years old and am from Iceland, planning a trip to the USA with a friend. We are both below 25 years of age and I have been to the USA about 16 times give or take, all as a visitor; vacation purposes.
I know that there are companies that rent cars to people aged 21 and older rather than 25, but have heard that there is more to it than that, something about insurance companies not wanting to cover foreign people under 25 years of age I believe?
Essentially what I am asking is, are there any additional requirements as a foreigner below 25 to rent a car in the USA?
Best Answer
As a rule, there are no special requirements, all you need is a valid driver's license and a credit card. (Some companies will also accept debit cards.). If you're under 25, many companies will charge an extra fee and limit the cars you can get (no sports car for you), but they don't require anything else.
Insurance for the car and third parties is covered by your rental agreement, with better insurance options often quite expensive (getting this separately can be much cheaper, and some credit cards include some level of insurance). Your personal medical insurance is up to you, not the rental company.
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