How old do you have to be to hire a car in the US?

Question

I've been thinking on going on a holiday to the US soon (from the UK), with some of my friends. We are all 17, so I was wondering if we are old enough to hire a car in the US? Does anyone know? Or do you have to wait until you are like 24?

Answer 1

Go to websites for Hertz, Avis, Alamo, Budget car rental agencies.  

Answer 2

hire a car? do you mean rent a car? in most states its 18

Answer 3

It may depend on the state but in Oregon it seems to be 25.

Answer 4

25 is the average for renting a car in the US.