Comments on: Why do car rental companies charge a surcharge for drivers under 25?

By: burberrygirlz88

burberrygirlz88 — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:24:24 +0000

coz they like 2 pick on young drivers

By: Ahh..OOPs!

Ahh..OOPs! — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:25:21 +0000

Certainly, one can understand the rational basis for mandatory car insurance: ensuring that drivers can pay for their mistakes. But in practise, the business is rife with greed, fraud, inequity and counte -intuitive logic.

By: twinturbo1994

twinturbo1994 — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:12:43 +0000

I remember when i was that age and tried to rent a car. I was able to speak to a manager and get the extra fee waived. It all depends on the rental company you are dealing with. It has something to do with higher risk insurance. Most rental car insurance agencies will charge the rental agency more for a policy for a driver who is under 25.

By: Crystal C

Crystal C — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:38:13 +0000

I agree!!! My husband and I (22) went to Hawaii for a family vaca for 5 days. At check out they charged us $200 for being under “25″ Ok…well if we knew that we would have just rented some damn scooters! I feel your pain..

By: CocaineCowboy

CocaineCowboy — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:11:02 +0000

I’ve gotten around the fee once using a fake drivers liscence… if you can get a good quality fake it might even save you money

o yea and these practices are not set in stone… they are kindof subject to the will of the specific branche’s employees. For example, i eventually talked a rental company into renting me a car when I was 19 just by pleading with them a lot, even though it was against company policy… so practice and policy are really two sides of two different coins

By: peter m

peter m — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:26:03 +0000

Is becos under 25 drife liek loony and crash a lot.
Most under 25 steal car and burn after, no DNA, is vere cheep but riskie

By: Tall Blond Chick

Tall Blond Chick — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:22:05 +0000

Statistics show that people under 25 have more accidents – unfortunately that means that even safe drivers under 25 have to pay higher rates for rental cars and insurance. When you both turn 25 you’ll find that your insurance rates drop as well! Now THAT’S something to celebrate!

By: smart E

smart E — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:46:54 +0000

Fact of life in an insurence crazed society. They have to pay insurance based on who is driving their vehicles. Insurance companies charge more (as you know) for drivers under 25 years of age.

By: randeazie

randeazie — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:20:18 +0000

Because it cost more to insure drivers under 25. You get an insurance break on your 25th bday.

By: Shalla V

Shalla V — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 09:24:48 +0000

higher risk with drivers under 25. Speeding, crashes, drinking, cell phone use, inexperience on the road…etc…and…some also charge for drivers over 65…