If you don't possess a driver's license issued in the U.S, you may be required to organise an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your home country before hiring a car. If you find that an IDP is required, note that you'll also need to show your valid driver's license and your passport or other forms of identification. Lastly, the credit card you used to hire the car must match the name on your license and passport in order to finalize your car hire. Other things you should know about hire cars in the U.S. Are:
- Age restrictions: You need to be 25 or older in many states to hire a car, although in some places the minimum age is 21. We recommend checking state and local regulations, as well as the car hire website before you book to understand additional terms and conditions.
- Driving limitations: Read the fine print before you drive off so you can avoid any unnecessary charges. When hiring a car in the U.S, it's usually prohibited to cross country borders into Mexico or Canada, use car ferries or traverse rough terrain with a hire car. We recommend reading all the rules and regulations before booking!