Teenagers and rental cars
Are teenage drivers allowed to rent a car in Canada? Here is a detailed explanation about age restrictions for driving a rental car in Canada.
When it comes to renting a car, the minimum age requirement is 25. However, some car rental providers allow drivers below 25 to rent a car. If they are under 25, a Young Drivers Surcharge will be added to the rental cost. The youngest age to hire a car is 18, but this option is not available for every provider and location.
Which companies allow teens to rent a car?
Hertz, Thrifty, and Dollar generally allow renters to rent a car if they are 18 years of age in Quebec and Avis in Saskatchewan.
Once a booking is confirmed, please contact our Customer Care Team and we can verify with the car rental provider.
Read more about age restrictions here.
Important InformationKeep in mind that
Renting a car as a teenager comes with many added costs and additional charges, meaning young drivers usually need to pay more. You will only be able to rent a car from select car rental providers and will need to understand the Terms and Conditions thoroughly.
