Car Rental in Austin Under 25: Age 21+, No Young-Driver Fee

If you are 21 to 24 and have tried to rent a car at the Austin airport, you know the problem: the young-driver fee can cost more per day than the car. We do not charge it. The minimum age is 21 for every category we rent, from the Toyota Corolla or similar at $98 a day to the SUVs, the pickups and the vans, and there are no hidden fees: we confirm your exact rate before you pay. The car is delivered to your apartment, the campus or the AUS arrivals curb.

What this means in money

Airport counters typically add a daily young-driver fee for anyone under 25, on top of the rate, the airport concession fee and the facility charge. On a week in a compact car that fee alone can run to the price of two or three more days. With us a 22-year-old pays exactly what a 40-year-old pays: $98 a day for a Corolla or Civic, $114 for an Accord or a CX-5, $164 for a seven-seat Explorer, and three days or more cost less per day.

The fleet, same price at 21

• Toyota Corolla or similar — $98/day
• Honda Civic or similar — $98/day
• Honda Accord or similar — $114/day
• Mazda CX-5 or similar — $114/day
• Honda CR-V or similar — $120/day
• Ford Bronco Sport or similar — $131/day
• Hyundai Santa Fe or similar — $131/day
• Ford Explorer or similar — $164/day
• Toyota Tacoma or similar — $153/day
• Ford Transit Van or similar — $296/day

Prices are per day before multi-day and weekly discounts. Three days or more cost less per day and a week less still; for a month or longer call or text 512-851-0490 and we quote it directly. Delivery anywhere in Greater Austin and at the AUS arrivals curb is included; there is no airport concession fee and no facility charge.

Who rents at 21 in Austin

• UT and St. Edward's students who need a car for a weekend, a semester, an internship at the Domain or a drive home to Houston or Dallas. The renting at 21 guide covers the details.
• Texas State students in San Marcos; see the San Marcos page.
• Young professionals moving to Austin before buying a car; the moving to Austin guide explains why the first month on a rental often beats a rushed purchase.
• Visitors in their early twenties for SXSW, ACL, F1 weekend or a bachelor party.
• Military and trainees on assignment at Camp Mabry or passing through.

How it works

1. Pick the vehicle category and your dates online, or call or text 512-851-0490.
2. Tell us where to bring it: your dorm, your apartment in West Campus or Riverside, the office or the AUS arrivals curb.
3. We confirm by phone within the hour and deliver the car clean and fueled at the time you chose. About ten minutes for license, card, walk-around and keys.
4. When you are done, we collect it from the same place.

What you need

A valid driver's license and a major credit or debit card. Minimum age is 21, with no young-driver surcharge. Basic liability coverage is included; the refundable deposit and the coverage options are explained before you pay anything. Every car is recent, automatic, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and "or similar" means you reserve the category and get that model or one of the same class, seats, year range and price.

Common questions

What is the minimum age to rent from you in Austin?

21, for every category including the SUVs, the pickups and the vans. There is no young-driver surcharge at any age.

Why do other companies charge a young-driver fee?

Most national chains add a daily fee for drivers under 25, often more than the car itself on a cheap rental. We priced our fleet for the whole market and do not add it.

What do I need at 21?

A valid driver's license in your name, a major credit or debit card and to be 21 or older. Same as any other renter.

Can I rent for the semester?

Yes. Three days or more cost less per day and a week less still; for a month or a semester call or text 512-851-0490 for a direct monthly quote. The monthly rental page explains how it works.

Do you deliver to the UT campus or West Campus?

Yes, to any address in Greater Austin: a dorm, a West Campus apartment, Riverside, the Domain, or the AUS arrivals curb.

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Book your car in Austin

Pick your vehicle and dates online, or call or text 512-851-0490 and we will sort it out in a couple of minutes. Browse the Austin fleet →