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In most countries, the minimum age required to hire a vehicle is 25.
For bookings with pick-up outside your country of residence, it is mandatory to present the original physical Driver’s License, valid and within the expiration date, issued in your country of origin.
Some rental companies and government authorities may require, in addition to the Driver’s License, the International Driving Permit, which is mandatory for: Austria, Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Switzerland, and Ukraine and highly recommended for any other country not listed above, especially where the alphabet used is different from the Roman one (for example: Czech Republic, Middle Eastern and Asian countries).
Obtaining and presenting the International Driving Permit is the sole responsibility of the driver. If the rental company agrees to rent the vehicle without presenting the International Driving Permit, restrictions or additional fees may apply. To ensure a smooth driving experience abroad, it is always recommended to carry a valid Driver’s License and the physical International Driving Permit.
Each driver must present a valid and original photo ID or passport.
The renter must present a personal credit card, valid in the country of pick-up with enough funds to put a hold for a security deposit. Third-party credit cards will not be accepted. The car rental company is solely responsible for approving the provided credit card. Online prepayment does not exempt the renter from providing a valid international credit card during vehicle pick-up. The rental company will place a hold in the amount of the security deposit and, when applicable, any additional local fees not covered in the prepaid voucher on the card provided at the rental location.
You must present a printout of the Booking Confirmation Voucher at the rental location. This document officially confirms all agreed upon services, payment conditions, rates, discounts, as well as vehicle availability within the group selected.
Car rental companies reserve the right to refuse service to underage or unlicensed drivers, those with poor credit history or individuals otherwise considered liabilities by the rental company.
Start Your Washington Vacation at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
If you want to learn about the history of the United States, Washington, D.C. is a great vacation destination for you. The city and its surrounding area are full of monuments and museums. Landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) will put you close to many of the capital city's famous landmarks. You can travel to downtown Washington in approximately 15 minutes after you leave the airport in your car rental. If traffic is light, it may take as little as nine minutes.
Getting Around DCA
It's simple to get your car rental at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Exit the terminal on the third level through Door 1 or Door 6, and you'll be at the car rental shuttle stop. If you want to get some exercise after sitting on the plane, you can walk to Terminal Parking Garage A to pick up your car. The walk will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
You'll find places to eat and shop in all three airport terminals if you need to spend some time in the airport. Head over to Terminal A's Exhibit Hall if you're interested in the airport's history. You can exchange your foreign currency on the airport's concourse level. Free Wi-Fi is available in the concourse areas and the main terminal.
Getting Around Washington, D.C.
After you leave the airport, you're seven minutes from the Lincoln Memorial and less than 10 minutes from the Smithsonian Museums. George Washington's former home at Mount Vernon is just a short drive away, too.
You won't want to waste a moment during your Washington, D.C. vacation. Make your car rental reservation today, so you can go everywhere and see everything on your list.

Thrifty Car Rental, founded in 1958, is one of the largest car rental companies in the world. As a subsidiary of The Hertz Corporation, Thrifty operates in over 4,000 locations, alongside Hertz and its sister company, Dollar Car Rental. The company is widely recognized in the travel industry, serving travelers worldwide who seek car rentals for business or leisure trips.
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