HELLO! I am 27 and coming to LA this year. I have my probationary drivers license (P2).
This basically means I’ve been driving for less than 3 years) and am thus not allowed to drink a single drop of alcohol before driving or rack up more than 5 demerit points/year (vs 10 for full license holders).
In Australia, these make you a leper as far as the major rental companies are concerned, they won’t rent to you at any price and the smaller locals that do charge hefty surcharges (often $20+/day).
But now I’m going to the United States. Can I rent a car there? (And for what it’s worth, I’m well over 25.)
I dont know if I’ll be eligible for a rental car as its not a full licence.. Does anyone know more information and can help me? Thanks!!!
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I’d recommend calling a major car rental service in the US (like Hertz or Enterprise) and asking them this question.
Generally no.
[Google told me so.](https://www.vroomvroomvroom.com.au/driving-tips/usa-travel-information/)
Edit:. TIL NYC has no right on red.
You need to call one of the major rental companies. Hertz, Budget, Enterprise, etc.
Usually if you have a license and are over 25 you can rent a car but I don’t know what their rules are for your specific type of license.
A quick Google search indicates it may be a problem but I’d ask the specific companies because they may have different rules. You may be able to rent but they may charge you more.
There’s also car sharing companies like Turo but I have no experience with them and no idea what they would do with your license.
I don’t think you will be able to rent a car until you have your full license. Are you going with anyone that does have their license? You have what sounds like the equivalent to a restricted drivers license in the US and here you could drive if someone in the front passenger seat has their driver’s license.