Budget age requirements
Budget rents to drivers 21 and older in most states, and from 18 in Michigan, New York. Drivers under 25 usually pay a young-driver fee (21–24: fee, amount not published) — an estimate from Budget's policy page; verify at booking.
21+
Minimum age at Budget in most states.
- Michigan18+
- New York18+
Under 25: 21–24: fee, amount not published
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Minimum age by state
Most states
Minimum age 21
Young-driver fee, estimate: 21–24: fee, amount not published
budget.com · checked 2026-10-19 Unverified
Minimum age 18
Young-driver fee, estimate: 18–24: fee, amount not published
budget.com · checked 2026-10-19 Verified
Minimum age 18
Young-driver fee, estimate: 18–24: fee, amount not published
budget.com · checked 2026-10-19 Verified
Estimate — from Budget policy page, verify at booking. Fees are per day before tax unless noted.
At each age
- 18No
- 19No
- 20No
- 21Fee
- 22Fee
- 23Fee
- 24Fee
- 25No fee
Red: rents at that age. Fee per day is an estimate from the company policy page; verify at booking.
- Age 21–24Not published
Most states. Estimate — from Budget policy page, checked 2026-10-19; verify at booking.
Ways to lower the age or the fee
- usaa.com Unverified
USAA member
Waives the young-driver fee
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