Minimum and Maximum age for car rental

Why are there different age limits? 

At Sunny Cars, we work with various local fleet providers. The age requirements they set are determined by their insurance policies. We must adhere to these age requirements, which we do not set ourselves.

How can you see the age requirements for each rental car? 

When you fill in your rental details while reserving a car with Sunny Cars, you need to check: "The driver is between 25 and 65 years old." If you are younger or older than that, we ask for your age. Then, click on "search rental cars." You can then choose from the cars that are displayed, which consider your age. Additionally, we specify the minimum and maximum age rules in the specific terms for each rental car.

As you continue booking, we ask for your age again on the page where you enter your personal details. If your age differs from the allowed minimum or maximum age for the chosen rental car, you will immediately see if you can still rent the car and what the additional costs will be. At Sunny Cars, we prioritize clarity and transparency!

Minimum age for car rental 

From what age can you drive a rental car?

 Generally, the minimum age to drive a rental car is 25 years, but this can vary by destination and even by category. For instance, the minimum age in some locations might be 19 or 21 years. Additionally, you need to have held a valid driver's license for at least 1 year (sometimes even 2 years). Therefore, it’s best to check the rental conditions of the specific car you want, where the exact rules for that car are listed.

How can you lower the minimum age for your car rental? 

The minimum age is usually 25, but it is often possible to lower the age requirement. You can arrange this in advance with our Young Driver service. This service lowers the age from 25 to 21 years. The age reduction is included in your all-in rental price and is arranged and paid for in advance. In the filter menu, you can see if this service is available at your destination.

If the Young Driver service is not available, you can often still lower the age by paying a surcharge on-site. This usually costs more than the Young Driver service. The rental conditions specify what is possible and at what cost for each car. You don’t need to notify us of such a reduction; you pay the costs on-site when picking up the car. If nothing is mentioned in the rental conditions, lowering the age is unfortunately not possible for that car and with that local partner.

What if you reach the minimum age during the rental period? 

If you have a birthday during your vacation and reach the minimum age for car rental, unfortunately, that’s not sufficient reason to rent the car. The date you pick up the car and sign the rental contract is what determines your eligibility.

Does the minimum age apply to additional drivers? 

Yes, the same age rules apply to any additional drivers as to the main driver. If an additional driver wants to lower the age, there are two surcharges to consider: one for adding an additional driver to the reservation and one for lowering the age.

Maximum age for car rental

Is there a maximum age for car rental? 

In various destinations, there is a maximum age for car rental, but often this is not the case. This is not age discrimination, and we don’t doubt your driving skills. We sometimes hear: "I've had my driver's license for 55 years, always driven carefully, and never caused any damage! Can I still rent a car?" We understand that very well, but the maximum age (like the minimum age) is due to the insurance policies of the local fleet provider. We cannot deviate from this. If a maximum age applies to your destination, you will find this in the rental conditions.

Can you raise the maximum age for car rental? 

Fortunately, in some destinations, you can raise the maximum age. This ensures you can still explore your vacation destination with a rental car. The rental conditions provide more information about raising the maximum age and the surcharge you need to pay on-site.

I've had my driver's license for years; why can’t I rent a car? 

You might have had your license for 4 years without causing any damage or obtained it on the first try. However, the rental conditions only consider the driver’s age, not their years of experience.