Car Hire in the United States

In United States, drivers are required to drive on the right at all times. Not doing so can result in traffic violation tickets.

United States ranked 14 out of 137 countries across the globe for road quality in 2019. On a scale of 1 to 7, United States received a road quality score of 5.7. Keep in mind that road quality conditions in United States can vary depending on what area of the country you plan to visit.

The BAC limit is 0.08% in United States - this applies to both visitors and residents. Your BAC level is a measurement of the percentage of alcohol in your bloodstream. This information is used to determine how inebriated an individual is. Driving a vehicle with a BAC higher than 0.08% is against the law in United States and you will be deemed as ‘driving under the influence’. Keep in mind that there are stricter penalties for those who drink-drive and are under the legal drinking age. In United States, you must be at least 21 to drink.

On average, you can expect to pay ₹ 80 per litre for petrol in United States. Keep in mind that this is last week’s national average price and petrol prices may vary across the country. In comparison, the country with the cheapest average petrol price is Kuwait at ₹ 30 per litre, whereas the country with the most expensive average petrol price is Hong Kong at ₹ 327 per litre.

Prices for cars in United States were last updated today.

The number of operators available for cars in United States is 17,563 as of November 2025.

Among different countries, including United States, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.

To rent a car in United States, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.