Underage Driver Charge on a Rental

[Soccer Canada]

Anyone know of a company that will rent to a person under 25 (23yrs old) and not charge the $20.00 something dollars/day for the privledge? Ill be in Orlando Dec 8th - 21st..

Thanks for anyone with any information!!

Robb

 

[MrsToad]

My son, 22, was going to have to use Rent-A-Wreck a few months ago if he really wanted a car (he decided not to rent). I don't remember the cost but they didn't say anything about extra surcharges. One drawback was that they are not located at the airport. Good luck in your search.

 

[Dznypal]

we were in Hawaii 2 years ago on a family trip and the car rental was part of the package--

my DS and DGF/DW (she was his girlfriend when we left and his wife when we returned )

since my DS was only 22 he could still get the car since Pleasnet Holidays had a contract with National that people could rent at 18 with surcharge

My DS is a police Officer and I even asked them because of his career if the surcharge could be waived (I thought it wouldnt hurt of ask )

they said if he was there on duty he wouldnt have to pay!!!

 

[LordAthens]

I've called just about every rental agency in greater Orlando and unless you have a special coporate contract that terms have already been negotiated, you really can't get out of the underage fee.

If you happen to be in a fraternity, i've found that some fraternity's have contracts with certain agency's to not only get a discounted rate, but to waive the underage fee as well.

Otherwise, sorry, you're in the same position as I.

My DGF and I were going to possibly hit Universal for a day as well as drive out to Cypress Gardens for a day when we go for 10 days in Feb., but tacking on another $50+ in fee's just isn't in the budget for us I don't think.

 

[onyx8]

Enterprise will rent to you without a surcharge. Not sure if there is one at the airport, though.

 

[LordAthens]

Is there something you need to tell them to have the underage fee waived?

I've called Enterprise as well as checked on the web and both sources say they have a fee.

Just for kicks and grins, here is an online quote I just filled out at enterprise.com;

Start: Jan 31, 2006,10:30 am

End: Feb 2, 2006,4:30 pm

Price Quote

3 Days @
Daily $14.99 $44.97

VEHICLE LICENSE FEE RECOVERY $0.93

2.02/DAY SURCHARGE/TIRE FEE $6.06

UNDER AGE 25 DRIVER FEE $45.00

Subtotal $96.96

PRIVILEGE FEE RECOVERY CHARGE $7.91

SALES TAX $6.81


*Total Estimated
Charges $111.68

$45 over 3 days, or $15\day.

 

[CarolA]

Enterprise will rent without the fee on an Insurance vehicle replacement. I don't think it's there normal policy.

 

[agotta]

Dh and I rented from Payless Car rental a few years ago. This is what their website has for underage drivers. Cheaper than I have seen it anywhere else.

Age Requirements:
Renter must be 25 years of age with a valid photo driver's license and major credit card in his/her own name.
Ages 21-24 13.95 per day surcharge. Must be 25 years of age or older to rent convertibles, luxury, four wheel drives, pick up trucks and vans.