New York Rent A Car Companies and Underage Rental Fees

While most people are of the opinion that New York car rental companies do not want to rent cars to underage drivers, that is not entirely correct. If you think about it, people begin driving at about the age of 18 and continue to drive through their mid 70's (on average). If you consider that people drive vehicles for about 60 years, why would New York rent a car companies look to limit renting cars to one seventh of their potential customer base?

It's all about safety

When a New York rent a car company rents a vehicle to a customer, they want the car returned to the agency in the same condition that it was rented. Statistics have determined drivers at a younger age are more likely to be involved in a collision or take greater risks with their New York rent a car (or any other company they may rent from).

Avoid underage rental fees at All Car

Nearly all, if not all insurance companies assess a higher premium for drivers below a certain age; this rate is for young drivers who own their own vehicles. When a person rents a car they may be a bit less caring as they do not own the vehicle and property in question. The National Highway Safety Administration has determined that younger drivers, which are defined as those under 25 years of age, are more likely to be involved in a collision. It is for this reason that New York rent a car companies as well as rent a car companies throughout the United States and the world are reluctant to rent cars to younger drivers. Most of the rent a car companies in New York will assess a fee for drivers under the age of 25 years. All Car Rent A Car <b>does not</b> assess a fee for drivers aged 23 years and over. Moreover, All Car Rent A Car is different than many other car rental companies in New York in that All Car will waive the fee for younger drivers who are renting a car due to their car being in a collision. Interestingly, most insurance companies will inform their customers to rent from one particular company which is not known for charging high rates to drivers who are underage, yet own their own vehicle.

While All Car Rent A Car in New York may be more flexible than some of the national car rental companies, All Car does require that underage drivers have a New York driver license. An exception may be made for members of a corporate account, which have contact us and negotiated terms with our New York car rental company. In the event the driver does not have a New York driver license, All Car may require proof that the license from the state or country outside of New York is valid, as well as proof of where the driver will be staying during the time they will be driving the New York rent a car.

In addition to the driver possessing a valid driver license, All Car also requires a higher initial deposit on the New York rent a car. This deposit is needed to cover the anticipated cost of the New York rent a car bill and as a security deposit.

Trust your neighborhood New York rent a car company

As a neighborhood and local car rental company, All Car Rent A Car does its best to understand the needs and situations of its rent a car customers. We look at each customer as an individual and not just a tourist who may be temporarily staying in the area. It is for this reason that local car rental companies such as All Car are often a better choice for the local resident or small business owner than some of the national car rental companies in New York and elsewhere.

While companies such as All Car are unique in New York in their willingness to rent a car to drivers under the age of 25, they will not rent a 15 passenger van or other specialty or luxury vehicle to such drivers due to the increased risk. Keep in mind that the increased risk can result in more than just damage to the New York rent a car. In the unfortunate event of a collision, there is the potential for bodily injury to the occupants of the New York rent a car as well as occupants of the other vehicles. Car rental vehicles such as 15 passenger vans are more difficult to drive and pose greater risk due to the increased number of occupants. It is for such reasons New York rent a car companies may have a higher minimum age for drivers than a typical New York rent a car.

Should you have any further questions as to the types of vehicles which are available as well as the specific costs, please direct them to the All Car Rent A Car representative who is assisting you. As always, your business is appreciated at All Car.