Age Requirements
Quick answer
STARS' owner-approved minimum rental age is 18. Drivers from 18 through 25 may face an Underage Driver Fee, and under-21 drivers may have additional qualification conditions.
60-second explanation
Why it matters
Age can affect fees, insurance review, vehicle eligibility, and whether a renter satisfies the qualification requirements for a specific rental.
In plain English
Turning 18 meets the approved STARS minimum-age policy, but age alone does not guarantee approval. The vehicle, documents, payment method, insurance arrangement, and rental profile still matter.
Drivers under 21 should prepare for additional insurance or qualification review. Drivers ages 18 through 25 should also ask whether an Underage Driver Fee applies.
What STARS has approved
- Minimum rental age: 18.
- Drivers ages 18 through 25 may be subject to an Underage Driver Fee.
- The exact fee and any under-21 qualification conditions must be confirmed before pickup.
Useful context—not a universal rule
Some companies use different age thresholds and qualification rules. Some may require qualifying primary liability coverage for younger drivers.
Underage fees at some companies often begin around $29.99 per day, but this is industry context—not a STARS quote or guaranteed amount.
What to confirm before you arrive
Practical checklist
- Share the driver's correct age.
- Confirm the exact Underage Driver Fee, if any.
- Ask which insurance, license, payment, and vehicle conditions apply.
Example
A 20-year-old may meet the STARS minimum age but still needs the representative to confirm insurance documentation, vehicle eligibility, and any fee before pickup.
Treating the minimum age as automatic rental approval or assuming the same young-driver fee applies at every company.
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This plain-language entry is educational, not legal advice. The Rental Agreement, Rental Record, confirmed STARS policy, applicable law, and rental-specific facts control. Industry context does not create a STARS promise, price, or contractual obligation.