What is the minimum age to rent a car in Connecticut? Do you have to be 25?

Question

I thought that it was 21, but I made a reservation with Budget and the fine print said that in Connecticut, all renters have to be at least 25. Is this an outdated rule that they haven't changed yet? Do other companies have different rules?

Answer 1

The rule is governed strictly by the basic insurance.  So, whether they say 21 or 25, it means anybody younger than that is not covered, so they can't rent to them.  You would have to check different companies, they may have different policies in place.

Answer 2

It is difficult to rent a car if you're under 25. However, some rental agencies will allow one to rent a car if you're under 25, providing that you pay an additional daily surcharge. For most agencies/states, the minimum age is 21, while a few may go as low as 18. If you can rent through an employer/group plan, you may also be able to rent.

http://www.bnm.com/uage.htm a good site to help you find such agencies and compare the surcharge rates in major cities, as is http://www.autorentalguide.com/car-renta...