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How old do you have to be to rent a car in Nevada?

We’re heading out to Las Vegas for my friend’s bachelorette and I want to rent us a car to do some sightseeing while we’re out there. None of us are 25, so I’m not sure how doable this is. Will we be able to rent a car in Nevada?

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Shannon Fitzgerald · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
A
Las Vegas
bachelorette sounds like a great way to celebrate your friend’s singledom before the big day!
It’s actually a common misconception that you have to be 25 to rent a car—in
Nevada
you only need to be 21 years old to rent a car. This is typically the rental age requirement across most of the country. However, in
New York
and
Michigan
, you only need to be 18!
That said, there may be a reason why the “25 to rent” myth has lasted this long. Renters who are under the age of 25 will almost always get a young renter surcharge fee tacked onto their bill. The fee can be as high as $50 extra per day, which adds up quickly.
Since you’re all heading out to Vegas, it’s safe to assume you’re over 21. In that case, you can still rent a car in Nevada to do that sightseeing for your friend’s bachelorette. It’ll just cost you more than if you were 25.
If you want to lower your trip costs, you may want to use rideshare services to travel outside of the city instead. You can also download
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