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How old do you have to be to rent a car in Arkansas?
I’m going to be working on my family’s farm in Arkansas for some time and I’ll definitely need a car to get around. I’ve heard in some states you have to be older than 18 to rent a vehicle, but I’m not sure if that’s true for every state.
Maxine Boyko · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
I hope you have a great visit with your “farmily” (I just had to say it).
The good news is that you only have to be 18 years old to rent a car in
Arkansas
. If you want to rent a 12-passenger van or a 15-passenger van, however, you’ll need to be at least 21 years old.Note that many car rental companies set their own minimum age requirements, so check with the companies in the area you’re staying in if this is a concern. If you’re under 25, don’t be alarmed if you’re also charged a young renter fee. Many car rental companies add this fee to cover the added risk of renting out their vehicles to young drivers.
One important thing to remember, however, is to also get
car rental insurance
after you get the keys from the agent. Rental car insurance in Arkansas most likely will only include liability insurance
, and protects you and the agency in the event of a car accident
.If you have an existing insurance policy on a car back home, your extra coverage options, such as
comprehensive
and collision coverage
, will generally also extend to your rental car. But if you're ever unsure, it's always best to ask the agency at the time of pickup.MORE: How to get a car rental discount code
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