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Age Requirement for JEEP Rentals
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: mmm112482 (---.bsfllp.com)
Date:   03-29-06 17:25

My intial contact with Carlos Jeep Rentals, suggests that for most rental agencies on Culebra, the minimum age to rent a car is 25. I am only 23. :-(

Unfortunately, Thirifty seems to be the only rental company that will rent to me, and the cheapest SUV rental they have is $159.95 per day for a Jeep Wrangler (plus an extra $10 because I am under 25). That is well beyond my budget, especially when at other places, it would be 1/2 that if I was of age.

Any suggestions? Are there any alternatvies? Planning to stay for about three days.

Thanks!

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Re: Age Requirement for JEEP Rentals
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Debbie (---.asm.bellsouth.net)
Date:   03-29-06 21:43

How about a scooter?

Happy Diving!
Debbie

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Re: Age Requirement for JEEP Rentals
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: mmm112482 (---.nycmny.fios.verizon.net)
Date:   03-29-06 22:28

I've never driven one before, and I'm not sure I would be too comfortable. Perhaps as a last resort.

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Re: Age Requirement for JEEP Rentals
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Lostfishy (170.63.96.---)
Date:   03-30-06 11:13

did you try Jerry's?

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Re: Age Requirement for JEEP Rentals
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: mmm112482 (---.bsfllp.com)
Date:   03-30-06 11:25

I will try Jerry's. I keep missing him, because I don't get out of work until 7 or 8, and can't dial long distance from the office. Hopefully I can get him over the weekend.

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Re: Age Requirement for JEEP Rentals
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: K (---.twcny.res.rr.com)
Date:   03-30-06 16:54

Jerry's does not rent to under 25! We found this out AFTER we got there. I guess there had been some miscommunication. We ended up renting 2 regular cars from Thrifty, as the Jeeps were quite expensive. The cars were able to navigate some of the rough and steep roads, so I would suggest doing that.

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Re: Age Requirement for JEEP Rentals
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: sahudi zibett (---.204.6.204.caribe.net)
Date:   04-02-06 23:50

bring somebody older. trifty is going to be a sour experience in the island. read the reviews of trifty in the forum. try calling turism company in culebra and ask for an updated guide to jeep rentals and call everybody else.

trifty has to be your last option

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Re: Age Requirement for JEEP Rentals
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: mmm112482 (---.bsfllp.com)
Date:   04-03-06 12:44

I will def make Thrifty my last option, but as of right now, it seems as if it is my ONLY. Still a few more places to call. Trust me, I'd rather rent from a local business, rather than have my money go back to some multi-national corporation, but the local companies have excluded me because of the age requirement. I'm sure they have their insurance reasons, but it is really unfortunate.

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Re: Age Requirement for JEEP Rentals
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Debbie (---.asm.bellsouth.net)
Date:   04-03-06 18:53

This is not a requirement just in Culebra. It's my understanding from various sources that car companies in the US generally require a person to be 25. So, since my sources were friends, family and a conversation with Jerry in March about this very subject, I did some web searches, and this is what I came up with.

From thrifty.com:

Q - How old do I have to be to rent a car from Thrifty?

A - The renter must be at least 21 years of age, though there are a few areas in which those under 21 have the opportunity to rent. Renters under the age of 25 will be subject to a daily surcharge. Thrifty Car Rental will rent to government renters under the age of 21 who are on official business. Outside the U.S., Thrifty Car Rental operators impose a maximum rental age that varies by country. Thrifty Car Rental recommends that renters check with their travel agent or car rental company prior to traveling.

<http://www.thrifty.com/about/faq.aspx#10>

From alamo.com

The primary renter of the vehicle must be 25 years of age, or for select corporate contracts and international tour accounts, the minimum age is 21.
Additional drivers must meet the same eligibility requirements as the Primary driver
All drivers must show a valid driver's license at time of rental.
Rental rates may be higher for renters aged 21 - 24.

http://www.alamo.com/itemDetails.do;+lO5GmkPJjQjwiQzOngbynknvrkLOlQzNp65In0__?HelpItemID=AGE

From budget.com

Requirements for Renting
Are there age requirements for renting?
To offer our services to more customers, U.S. Budget corporate-owned locations recently lowered the minimum rental age to 21 years old in almost all states. Exceptions include all locations in Connecticut, Iowa, Idaho and Washington, D.C., and select locations in New Jersey.

Budget locations in New York State will continue to observe a minimum age of 18 with a $115 daily surcharge.

<https://www.budget.com/budgetWeb/html/en/customer/commonquestions/index.html#Are%20there%20age%20requirements%20for%20renting?>

P.S. - it's also my understanding that Thrifty in Culebra is a family run franchise (run by Puerto Ricans, not gringos), so you are giving back to the locals and the local economy instead of corporate America. I could be wrong about this, but various posts from ilia benabe lead me to believe that either she or her daugher run the Thrifty franchise.

Happy Diving!
Debbie

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Re: Age Requirement for JEEP Rentals
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: nina (---.coqui.net)
Date:   04-03-06 23:59

hello
if you have 25years and more,and you need a car chek,CARLOS JEPP RENTAL,if 23 years and more chek scooters from CULEBRA SCOOTERS 0r
rent a bike in town,past the brigde left.



B...

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Re: Age Requirement for JEEP Rentals
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: mmm112482 (---.bsfllp.com)
Date:   04-04-06 12:38

>P.S. - it's also my understanding that Thrifty in Culebra is a family run >franchise (run by Puerto Ricans, not gringos), so you are giving back to >the locals and the local economy instead of corporate America. I could be >wrong about this, but various posts from ilia benabe lead me to believe >that either she or her daugher run the Thrifty franchise


I am glad to hear this. Many people in my family own and operate small business, so I always go to the locals first.

As for the 25 age limit, you are correct in asserting that it isn't isolated to Culebra. However, all the major rental companies offer solutions for drivers over the age of 21, whether there be an additional surcharge, or a restriction to the type of vehicle that can be rented. Jerry's and the other's exclude the under 25 group alltogether. Probably a smart move for insurance and liability purposes, but it sucks for me.

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Re: Age Requirement for JEEP Rentals
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Chip Silverman (---.coloradocollege.edu)
Date:   03-03-08 12:34

Did you ever have any luck finding a rental company for under 25?

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Re: Age Requirement for JEEP Rentals
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: finallyahoneymoon (---.hsd1.va.comcast.net)
Date:   03-03-08 22:02

Hmmmm... we were planning on renting a jeep for a couple days through Bahia Marina (where we are staying) and they use Thrifty... Hopefully it will be a better experience then some of the other posts about Thrifty on here... Anyone rent a car through Bahia Marina? Good? Not so good? It seems convenient at least to have it there....
Also - what about insurance? Is it just like insurance when you rent a car in the states? You really don't need it as long as you have your own insurance... or is it necessary in Culebra? Thanks!

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Re: Age Requirement for JEEP Rentals
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: kobes (---.ny5030.east.verizon.net)
Date:   03-03-08 22:48

Maybe you don't need a Jeep? Rent a bike. Take the publico. Hitch a ride. Walk. Run. Hike. Through my experience the only way I'd rent a Jeep/scooter/car was if I had several babies or was handicapped. Seriously, it's not hard to get around Culebra. You'll be there for 3 days. What are your plans? Flamenco a couple days? Zoni? You don't need a vehicle unless you have the money to spend...The guesthouse I stayed at had bikes free for my use and offered me a rides to all the beaches (this is your best option in my opinion)... Sorry if my info had nothing to do with Jeep rentals...

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Re: Age Requirement for JEEP Rentals
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Jeannie G3 (---.asm.bellsouth.net)
Date:   03-03-08 23:09

I agree with kobes. You must have stayed at Casita Tropical; they had bikes, took us to the beach and ferry and everything is so close you can walk. We took publicos and even hitched a ride with a local. What you save from the rental, you can spend on a good meal and a great tasting drink! Cars pollute the environment, use your legs and charm to get around the island. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. Happy travels! J

supergarcia3

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Re: Age Requirement for JEEP Rentals
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: richard (---.hsd1.dc.comcast.net)
Date:   03-04-08 03:52

just boost one - all you really need is a screwdriver and then dump it before you're caught.

did anyone catch that I got the apostrophe right?

kids these days, no grammar skills (in even just one, ONE language), no hotwire abilities. ain't rocket science.

better - work on charming the pants (so to speak) off folks so they offer drives to the outer beaches... "hey yeah we were thinking of doing that too tomorrow!"

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Re: Age Requirement for JEEP Rentals
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Culebra (---.dfw1.dsl.speakeasy.net)
Date:   03-04-08 11:39

I can't imagine not having a jeep on Culebra. I want to see the beaches on my time, not someone elses. I don't want to worry about waiting around for a ride. I say get some sort of transpotation if you can.

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Re: Age Requirement for JEEP Rentals
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Stephanie Cesnick (---.frostburg.edu)
Date:   03-04-08 12:25

Try Dick and Cathie's Jeep Rental. (787) 742-0062 They rent older Volkswagon Things.

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