Generally, the minimum age to rent a vehicle in Canada is 21, except in Saskatchewan and/or Quebec, where it is 18. Note that in most provinces you are able to rent a car if you are over 21 years old, however an Underage Fee will apply to those under 25, which may be subjected to tax and surcharges. In addition, restrictions on the size and type of vehicles will apply to renters between 21- 24 years old.
Advantage: Minimum age is 21. An age surcharge of $27* per day will apply for drivers between 21-24.
Alamo: The minimum age to rent with Alamo is 21. A surcharge of $25* per day will apply to driver's aged 21-24.
Avis: The minimum age to rent with Avis is 21 (except in Saskatchewan, where the minimum age is 18). A surcharge of $35* (applies to young drivers.
Budget: The minimum age to rent with Budget is 21. A surcharge of $29.95* - $35* will apply for young drivers.
Dollar: The minimum age is 20 (18 in Quebec), and a surcharge of $25* - $35* may apply.
Enterprise: A surcharge of $15* will apply to drivers aged between 21 and 24.
Europcar: For drivers aged 21 - 24, an age surcharge of $25* will apply.
E-Z: An age surcharge of $20-$30 per day for renters under 25 years of age.
Fox: Minimum age is 19. An age surcharge of $14* per day will apply for drivers under the age of 25.Hertz: The minimum age to rent a vehicle is 20 (18 in Quebec), and a surcharge of $25* to $30* will apply.
National: A surcharge of $25* will apply to drivers aged between 21 and 24.Thrifty: The minimum age to rent with Thrifty is 20 (or 18 in Quebec). A surcharge of $30* may apply to young drivers.
*Charges are per day, and may be subject to local taxes and surcharges. Prices are also subject to change - contact our Customer Care Teamfor more information.
Before booking, it is important to read the Terms and Conditions of the rental car suppliers you are comparing because they will state what the minimum rental age is and whether there are any additional fees or requirements for being under a certain age. Click here if you want to know what types of driver's licences do you need to rent a car.
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