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New Directions 12 Consumer News Renting a Car in Pennsylvania Renting a car is a common occurrence often associated with vacations. However, have you ever been forced to rent a car for other reasons? Imagine your car has broken down and you need to rent a car. Further complicating the matter is the fact that you are under
age 25. The majority of the rental car companies within Pennsylvania will rent to drivers that are under the age of 25, but an extra fee
is charged per day during the rental period. Age requirements vary per state and the extra fees vary from city to citya fact that rental
car companies do not publicize well. Following is a list of the companies and the requirements for renting a car within Pennsylvania: MAJOR CAR RENTAL
COMPANIES Hertz Car Rental
1-800-654-3131; www.hertz.com Budget Car Rental
1-800-214-6094; www.budget.com National Car Rental
1-800-468-3334; www.nationalcar.com Thrifty Car Rental
1-800-847-4389; www.thrifty.com Dollar Car Rental
1-800-800-3665; www.dollar.com Enterprise Rent-a-Car
1-800-261-7331; www.enterprise.com Alamo Car Rental
1-800-462-5266; www.alamo.com Advantage Rent-a-Car
1-800-777-5524; www.arac.com Avis Car Rental
1-800-230-4898; www.avis.com AGE REQUIREMENTS AND EXTRA
FEES Minimum requirement 25 Minimum requirement 21,
under 25 fees range from $10-15 per day Minimum requirement 21,
under 25 fees $25 per day at all locations Minimum requirement 21,
under 25 fees range from $7-25 per day Minimum requirement 21,
under 25 fees range from $20-30 per day Minimum requirement 21,
under 25, no charge Minimum requirement 25 Minimum requirement 21,
under 25 fees $15 per day Minimum requirement 25 VALID DRIVERS
LICENSE AND MAJOR
CREDIT CARD

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Are You Lowering Your Credit Score? Consumer access to credit score is the latest trend in the ever evolving world of consumer credit information. The score is based on information in your credit report. It provides a quick way for lenders to decide: 1) if they wish to offer you credit, and 2) at what
interest rate (annual percentage). The more unfavorable your credit record is, the riskier you are as a credit customer and the higher
your interest rate is likely to be. Below are habits that could lower your credit score. To keep your credit score high, avoid doing these things.
1. Paying bills late.
2. Paying the minimum amount required.
3. Keeping debt levels too high.
4. Owning too many credit cards.
5. Not periodically checking on your credit report for errors.
6. Not using your full legal name in bank accounts, credit applications, and other documents that become part of your credit history.
7. Not alerting current or potential creditors when you move or change your name. (Source: Cathy F. Bowen, Ph.D., State Extension Specialist Consumer Issues, Department of Agricultural and Extension Education)

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