Driver Requirements for Car Rental in St. Thomas

All three brands at Cyril E. King Airport — Enterprise, Alamo, and National — require a valid driver's license to rent a vehicle. The license must be in the renter's name and be valid for the entire rental period. For U.S. residents, a standard state-issued driver's license is sufficient.

International visitors should bring their valid driver's license from their country of residence. An International Driving Permit (IDP) is recommended but may not be required — check with the rental company before your trip. The IDP serves as a translation of your license and can simplify the process if your license is not in English.

Digital licenses, expired licenses, or licenses without a photo are generally not accepted. Temporary paper licenses may be accepted if accompanied by the expired photo license — confirm with the rental company if this applies to you.

The minimum age to rent a car at Cyril E. King Airport is typically 21, though some vehicle classes may require the renter to be 25 or older. Drivers between 21 and 24 may be subject to a young renter surcharge — a daily fee added to the rental rate.

Certain vehicle classes — premium, luxury, SUVs, and passenger vans — may be restricted to renters 25 and older. If you are under 25 and need a specific vehicle type, confirm availability and any age-related restrictions before booking.

There is typically no upper age limit for renting a car in St. Thomas, as long as you have a valid driver's license. However, always verify current policies directly with the rental company.

If you plan to have more than one person drive the rental vehicle, all additional drivers must be registered on the rental agreement. Additional drivers typically must meet the same requirements as the primary renter: valid license, minimum age, and they must be present at the counter to be added to the agreement.

There may be a fee for adding additional drivers, though some loyalty program members (such as Enterprise Plus or National Emerald Club members) may have this fee waived for a spouse or domestic partner. Unauthorized drivers are not covered by insurance — if an unregistered driver is involved in an incident, you could be held financially responsible.

Always add all potential drivers at the time of rental. Adding a driver after the fact may require returning to the rental counter, which is inconvenient during a vacation.

A credit card in the driver's name is required to rent a car at Cyril E. King Airport. Debit cards and cash are generally not accepted. The credit card must have available credit to cover the rental charges plus a security deposit hold — see our payment requirements guide for details on holds and accepted card types.

The security hold is placed at pickup and released after return, but it can take several days for the hold to appear back on your available balance. Plan your credit availability accordingly — the hold amount can be significant.

• You must present the credit card used for the reservation at pickup.
• The name on the reservation, license, and credit card must match.
• Bring your reservation confirmation number if you booked online.
• Proof of insurance may be requested — see our insurance guide.
• Verify whether your license covers the full rental period — expired licenses are not accepted.
• For business rentals, corporate account information may be required — see our business rental guide.