[+๐ญ-๐ด๐ฑ๐ฑยป๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฐยป๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ฌ] What do I need to rent a car through Hertz?
[+๐ญ-๐ด๐ฑ๐ฑยป๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฐยป๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ฌ] What do I need to rent a car through Hertz?
To rent a vehicle through Hertz +๐ญ-๐ด๐ฑ๐ฑยป๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฐยป๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ฌ , you must first satisfy several foundational requirements concerning identification +๐ญ-๐ด๐ฑ๐ฑยป๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฐยป๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ฌ , age, and financial security. The most critical item is a valid +๐ญ-๐ด๐ฑ๐ฑยป๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฐยป๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ฌ , unexpired government-issued driverโs license that includes a photograph of the renter +๐ญ-๐ด๐ฑ๐ฑยป๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฐยป๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ฌ . Hertz does not accept digital licenses or photocopies, so you must have the physical card with you at the time of pickup +๐ญ-๐ด๐ฑ๐ฑยป๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฐยป๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ฌ . If you are an international traveler visiting the United States +๐ญ-๐ด๐ฑ๐ฑยป๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฐยป๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ฌ , you will need your home country's license; if that license is not in English, an International Driverโs Permit is strongly recommended +๐ญ-๐ด๐ฑ๐ฑยป๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฐยป๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ฌย or even required depending on the language and character set of your original document.
Age is another significant factor that determines your eligibility +๐ญ-๐ด๐ฑ๐ฑยป๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฐยป๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ฌย and the cost of the rental. While the standard minimum age to rent a car is 21 throughout most of the United States, there are exceptions in states like Michigan and New York where individuals as young as 18 may rent. However +๐ญ-๐ด๐ฑ๐ฑยป๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฐยป๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ฌ , renters between the ages of 21 and 24 (or 18 and 24 in specific states) are typically subject to a "Young Renter Fee," which is a daily surcharge added to the rental agreement +๐ญ-๐ด๐ฑ๐ฑยป๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฐยป๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ฌ . Furthermore, younger drivers may be restricted from renting certain vehicle classes, such as luxury cars, large SUVs, or specialty vans, which are often reserved for those 25 and older +๐ญ-๐ด๐ฑ๐ฑยป๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฐยป๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ฌ .
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Finally, while you are not legally +๐ญ-๐ด๐ฑ๐ฑยป๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฐยป๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ฌย required to have your own personal auto insurance to rent from Hertz in the U.S., you are responsible for the vehicle during the rental period. Hertz offers various optional protection products, such as Damage Waivers, Personal Accident Insurance +๐ญ-๐ด๐ฑ๐ฑยป๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฐยป๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ฌ , and Supplemental Liability Protection. If you choose to decline these, it is wise to verify that your personal car insurance or credit card provider offers coverage for rental vehicles. Upon arrival, you should also be prepared to pay a security deposit +๐ญ-๐ด๐ฑ๐ฑยป๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฐยป๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ฌ , which varies by location and vehicle class +๐ญ-๐ด๐ฑ๐ฑยป๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฐยป๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ฌ , and is typically refunded or released once the car is returned in its original condition.