A Deep Dive Into Van Rental Age Guidelines In US

27 Jan-2024

Wondering how old you need to be to rent a van in the U.S.? Rental age rules can be confusing, and they’re separate from the license you need to drive. Here’s a clear rundown of how age guidelines generally work — and what to check before you book.

Renting vs. driving

There are two different things at play. To drive a passenger van for personal use, you just need a valid regular driver’s license — no special or commercial license is required, even for a 15-passenger van. To rent one, companies set their own minimum-age policies, which is a separate matter.

Why rental companies set a minimum age

Minimum-age rules exist because insurance and risk are tied to a driver’s experience. Policies vary from company to company, and some add a young-driver surcharge for renters under a certain age.

What to confirm before you book

Ask the rental company three things: their minimum rental age, whether any young-driver fee applies, and how additional drivers are handled. With us, up to three additional drivers are included free — worth knowing when a group wants to share the wheel.

Check with us for our policy

Age rules differ by company, so the simplest step is to ask us directly about our current age requirements. We’ll walk you through exactly what you need so there are no surprises at pickup.

Which van should you pick?

Once you’re set to book, choose comfort with the 15-passenger Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or value with the 15-passenger Ford Transit. Browse the full fleet.