Car Hire in the USA

Updated:- 17th April 2026

Compare cheaper car hire across the USA. Also get lower rental prices on convertibles, MPV and 7/8 seat Sports Utility Vehicles, plus minivans to seat up to fifteen passengers, at selected depots.

Driving & Hiring in America

Most of the car rental companies in America have four basic rates, where you can save when you pre-book for 3 extra drivers, Sat Nav and a tank of fuel. In America, we use a number of suppliers like, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, Dollar, National, Sixt and Thrifty, with some of them offering a choice of four pre-pay rates, to include:- extra drivers, Sat Nav and a tank of fuel if needed.

USA & Extra Drivers

A slightly complicated part of hiring a car in the USA, can be the extra drivers. In California, it is the state law, that all drivers are included in the basic rate, although only Dollar says this in their terms. So now, you can book with Alamo or National and insist they include extra drivers in the cost. Budget include an extra driver on all their rates, regardless of where collected.

Included in America

Provided the usual travel insurance is taken out for the USA, no extra insurance cover is needed. However, this will not stop you being offered additional, optional, insurance, which you can decline, or go back and cancel within 24 hours.

Licence

Needs to have been held for one year, and full and clean, but if have endorsements, please let us know, so we can check with supplier.

Compare reduced rental rates for convertibles, sedans, MPV, Minivans & SUV in America.

Driver aged 18 years okay in New York & Michigan

Book with Hertz and drivers aged 18 & 19 will pay extra USD52/day locally. Only these two states allow drivers this young, otherwise must be 20 to drive in rest of USA. Also, can only drive vehicle classes A-F only (Economy to about Standard size).

Young Hertz Driver 20-24 yrs

Cannot drive all cars, like Prestige, Adrenaline, and Dream Cars where the renter must be age 25, but okay drive others, with local daily, underage charge of USD30/day.

Young Drivers other Suppliers

With Thrifty & Dollar, if aged 21 to 24 years, can drive all vehicle types, pay extra USD42/day on arrival, but also need go as lead driver.

One Ways

One ways can either be free, or cost USD500+tax, or more, In states like Florida and California, there is no extra way fee to pay. This also applies with some companies between California, Arizona and Nevada (Alamo/National and Dollar).

So, if you are thinking of, say, driving New York to Los Angeles, then you should consider hiring with National. For more information on one way, go to our USA one way guide.

What better way, then to drive a Mustang convertible as you cruise Route 66, or the Pacific Highway.

Around America

So many places to enjoy when hit the road, here a just some:-

Los Angeles

A beautiful sprawling city, known for its' superb living and surfing conditions, movie stars and beaches. It has many tourist attractions like Walt Disney, Concert Hall and Hollywood.

Seattle

Located in Washington State, is a lovely city with lively night life and lots of character. It has earned a place in the top ten best cities of the world. Then hire a Mustang convertible and drive to San Francisco.

Skiing and Driving in the States

More and more Europeans are going cross the pond to go skiing, so we recommend booking your group of 5 or 7, early. This applies to Denver Airport, Salt Lake City and Aspen to name but three ski resorts.

America also has eight major ski resorts that are within an easy drive of Salt Lake City.

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