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National age requirements

National 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 National's policy page; verify at booking.

21+

Minimum age at National 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

    nationalcar.com · checked 2026-10-19 Unverified

  • Michigan

    Minimum age 18

    Young-driver fee, estimate: 18–24: fee, amount not published

    nationalcar.com · checked 2026-10-19 Unverified

  • New York

    Minimum age 18

    Young-driver fee, estimate: 18–24: fee, amount not published

    nationalcar.com · checked 2026-10-19 Unverified

Estimate — from National policy page, verify at booking. Fees are per day before tax unless noted.

At each age

National by age, most states
  1. 18No
  2. 19No
  3. 20No
  4. 21Fee
  5. 22Fee
  6. 23Fee
  7. 24Fee
  8. 25No fee

Red: rents at that age. Fee per day is an estimate from the company policy page; verify at booking.

National young-driver fee per day
  • Age 21–24Not published

Most states. Estimate — from National policy page, checked 2026-10-19; verify at booking.

Memberships and codes

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  • National Emerald Club

    Emerald Club · Executive · Executive Elite