Regardless of how you pay, when you start your rental, a pre-authorisation hold will be placed on your bank account for the duration of the rental. In addition, depending on your payment method or type of booking, additional Pre-authorisation holds will apply.

Pre-Authorisations

Type of Booking	Payment method	Pre-authorisation details		TYPE OF VEHICLE
				Passenger Vehicles (excl. Avis Signature Series)	Avis Signature Series	Commercial Vehicles
Pay Later / Pay at counter	Debit Card	The amount as shown on your Rental Agreement	Plus	$200	$200	$400
	Credit Card			$0	$200	$400
Pay Now	All payment methods	The value of optional extras, added at the counter	Plus	$200	$200	$400

Please note the Pre-authorisation will be reflected as one amount on your bank account.

At the end of your rental

Final applicable charges will be processed after your rental is returned; and if applicable any unused portion of the pre-authorisation hold will be released back onto your card.
The time it takes to release the pre-authorisation hold is not within our control. Depending on your bank, the money is usually released from hold within 7-10 working days. If you have any queries regarding the time it takes to release this pre-authorisation hold, we recommend you contact your bank.
As this is a temporary hold the pre-authorisation amount will not show as a transaction on your statement. Avis will not be held responsible for any overdraft fees incurred.

New Zealand Pre Authorisation Explained