Cash Rentals are not accepted at this location.

Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) is optional (taxable).
Non-waivable excess renters 21-24 (if LDW is accepted): Car groups A, B, C, D, E, & N: USD$500.00; Groups F, G, H, I, J, L, M, O: USD$1,000.00. If LDW is not accepted, damage responsibility is full value of the car rented. Non-waivable excess renters 25 or older (if LDW is accepted): Group F, I: USD$500.00, Group O: USD 1000.00; All other car groups: No deductible. If LDW is not accepted, damage responsibility is full value of the car rented. Motor Liability Insurance: Public liability and property damage is included with the minimum liability limits required by law: Bodily injury/death per person: $10,000.00 USD; Bodily injury/death per accident $25,000.00 USD; Property Damage up to $10,000.00 USD.

Note: If you require additional insurance coverage, you may purchase locally to reduce/remove the insurance excess.  Just ask at the Avis rental desk when you collect your car.

Global insurance coverages are always subject to change.  Please verify at time of rental.

This country accepts Avis charge cards, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa. Some credit cards provide insurance coverage, with certain limitations, as a benefit of using the card to rent vehicles. The customer is advised to contact the card issuer before the rental. Any waiver must be discussed directly with the location upon arrival. 
Additional Charge Card Hold:

A Security Deposit hold for major credit cards and debit cards will be the estimated rental charges plus the following:
          • 300.00 USD for customers with a major credit card
          • 750.00 USD for customers with a debit card

Please be advised that debit card authorization holds take 7-10 business days to be released back into bank balances after the car has been returned less any incidental charges that could apply. Avis does not accept any kind of prepaid debit cards.

Some credit cards provide insurance coverage, with certain limitations, as a benefit of using the card to rent vehicles. The customer is advised to contact the card issuer before the rental. Any waiver must be discussed directly with the location upon arrival.

Debit cards are accepted with the following restrictions:

• Debit card is from a United States banking institution with a Visa or MasterCard logo.
• See Age Requirements for exceptions.
• The customer must purchase LDW and TPL.
• The customer must purchase the prepaid gas option. 
• A Security Deposit hold for major credit cards and debit cards will be the estimated rental charges plus 300.00 USD.  Customers with a major credit card, and for debit card holders requires fund availability for the total estimated charges plus an additional 750.00 USD. Please be advised that debit card authorization holds take 7-10 business days to be released back into bank balances after the car has been returned less any incidental charges that could apply. Avis does not accept any kind of prepaid debit cards at all.

Valid driver's license from country of residence is required. U.S. Driver's license is accepted. International driving license is required only for countries with non-Roman alphabet. International driving license is a translation only.

Due to the legal requirements outlined in V.I. Code tit. 20, § 418 & 419, when renting vehicles in St. Thomas, customers are obligated to provide their own verifiable liability insurance upon pick-up. This insurance must be confirmed as transferrable to the US Virgin Island Territory. It is highly recommended for customers to check their personal insurance policy to ensure its applicability in this region.

Bodily injury/death per person: $10,000.00 USD.
Bodily injury/death per accident: $25,000.00 USD.
Property Damage up to $10,000.00 USD.

Customer may inquire for additional information of the benefits, conditions and acceptance at the time of rental.
Note: Some credit cards provide insurance coverage, with certain limitations, as a benefit of using the card to rent vehicles. The customer is advised to contact the card issuer before the rental. Any waiver must be discussed directly with the location upon arrival.

The additional driver must meet the same restrictions as the primary driver. Additional Driver Fee $9.99 per day, per additional driver.

• A frequent flyer surcharge of up to $1.00 per day applies to all rentals earning frequent flyer miles, points or credits.
• Extensions or late returns may result in additional charges.

Minimum Age: 21 years of age for all car groups, except car groups O and XL is 25 years old.
An underage fee of 25.00 USD per day will apply to renters 21-24 years of age.

Vehicles rented in St Croix are NOT allowed to travel on a ferry.

If customer selects the Prepaid Fuel Option there is no credit for any unused fuel.
If customer does not accept the Prepaid Fuel Option then customer must return the car with a full tank.
If the tank is not full, Avis shall refuel the gas for customer at a refueling surcharge of 11.99 USD per gallon

• Retain your reservation confirmation number as it is necessary for modification, cancellation or no-show refund requests. Changes to your prepay reservation must be made either on Avis.com, Avis.com.au or Avis.co.nz or at the rental counter. At time of change, current rates, taxes and fees apply.
• Your credit or debit card will be charged upon reservation confirmation. Method of prepayment toward your rental may not be changed after confirmation.
• While a debit or prepaid charge card is an acceptable form of rental prepayment online, they may not be accepted for the credit hold required when you pick up your vehicle.
• Please review the terms and conditions on our confirmation page regarding credit or debit card acceptance at the location. To release the vehicle to you at time of pick-up, all rental terms and conditions must be met, regardless of your original prepayment.
• Prepaid Debit/Gift cards are not acceptable methods of credit identification to pick up a vehicle at any location. One of the above mentioned cards must be presented. Prepaid Debit/Gift cards are accepted at time of return only.
• The same credit or debit card used to complete an online Pay Now reservation must be presented at the rental pick-up counter as a form of identification.
• We require a hold of the total estimated charges plus an additional 300.00 USD security deposit for customers with a major credit card, and for debit card holders we require fund availability for the total estimated charges plus an additional 750.00 USD. Please be advised that debit card authorization holds take 7-10 business days to be released back into bank balances after the car has been returned less any incidental charges that could apply. We do not accept any kind of prepaid debit cards at all.
• The card presented at pickup will be the card of record for the rental.
• Prepaid reservations are only offered at participating locations.
• Upon paying your rental with a Debit Card, Avis will generally request an authorization hold against your account for the estimated charges of the rental but reserves the right in its sole, discretion, to request extra value based on certain factors as we deem appropriate. Some exceptions may apply. THESE FUNDS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR USE.
• If you select the Prepaid Fuel Option there is no credit for any unused fuel. If you do not accept our Prepaid Fuel Option then you must return the car with a full tank. If the tank is not full, we shall refuel the gas for you at a refueling surcharge of 11.99 USD per gallon.
• Avis accepts most major credit cards as credit identification at the time of rental. Accepted credit cards: Avis Charge Card, American Express, AT&T Capital, Diner's Club Intl, Discover, China Union Pay, GE Capital, JCB, MasterCard, PHH, Sears and Visa. Some locations may not accept each of the referenced cards.
• Gift Cards (Avis or any other) are not allowed on prepay reservations.
• Your quoted rental rate is based on the exact parameters (locations, dates, etc.) of your particular rental - changing your confirmed reservation parameters could result in a different rate.
• There is no fee for making the following changes: vehicle type, options (GPS, protections, etc.), rental period dates/times, adding other drivers, switching between participating prepay pick-up locations within the same country. To change to a non-participating location or one outside of the original pick-up country, you must cancel your original reservation (with applicable cancellation fee) and re-book at then current rates.
• Non-permissible changes include: method of prepayment; name on reservation; changing your pick-up to a non-participating prepay location or one outside of the original pick-up country. If you still wish to make these changes, you must cancel your original prepay reservation with applicable cancellation fee and re-book at then current rates.
• At time of rental pick-up, location rental qualification rules apply. The name on all rental credentials (license and credit or debit card) must match the name on the reservation. If the names do not match, it is deemed a non-permissible change to your prepay reservation and must follow procedures to cancel and re-book at then current rates (with applicable cancellation or no-show fees).
• At the time of pick up, driver must present a valid driver's license and credit card (or debit card at participating locations) in the driver's name. A prepaid charge card is not an acceptable credential. All drivers must have a safe driving record.
• Positive identification in addition to your driver's license may be required.
• Your total rental rate is calculated based on the information provided at time of reservation.
• Vehicles are rented on a daily (24-hour) basis. There is a 29-minute grace period for returns. After 30 minutes late, a 3/4-day late charge + $.01 + taxes apply. After 90 minutes late, full-day late charges + taxes apply. There is no grace period for rental fees, surcharges and optional equipment or protections charges, so full-day late charges will apply for these items.
• Extensions or late returns result in additional charges.
• Rather than requiring customers to be 25 to rent, Avis now rents to customers between the ages of 21-24 with a valid credit card and driver's license. At time of rental, we will automatically apply an additional underage surcharge for these drivers.
• Additionally, the following restrictions also will apply for renters between the ages of 21-24: Renters of luxury vehicles , mini-vans, 12-passenger vans, specialty vehicles , full-size SUVs and premium SUVs will not be permitted.
• The charge for additional drivers is 9.99 USD per day per additional driver.
• The following are exempt from additional driver charges: disabled renters who have completed the non-licensed renter form.
• Emergency Roadside Assistance: All reservations will be automatically enrolled into our Emergency Roadside Assistance Program which would include the following services in case of emergency; tire Change Service, Battery Jump Service, Out of Gas Service (and gas), and finally keys, broken, lost, stolen, or locked keys will be replaced at no charge.
• The collection, use and retention of your information, including your personally identifiable information, provided to us in connection with payment for our services and products, or participation in our programs, whether directly by you or on your behalf through a payment service, is subject to our Privacy Notice.

Cancellation Policy

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How old do I need to be to drive a rental vehicle?

To drive our vehicles, you and all of your drivers need to be at least 21 years old and have held a full, valid driving license for at least 1 year at the start of your rental. For the rental of a selection of vehicles, if you have a Mou'v card, you and all of your drivers need to be at least 19 years old and have held a full, valid driving license for at least 1 year at the start of your rental. 

I am under 25 do I need to pay a young driver surcharge?

If you or any of your drivers are under 25 when you pick up the vehicle, you will each have to pay  a young driver surcharge. The cost for is 32,60 EUR per day, for each driver.
If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you will only be charged for a maximum of 10 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 30 days.

Are there any maximum age restrictions?

No, so long as you hold a full, valid driving license for at least 1 year.

Should I bring the vehicle back with a full tank of fuel?
Yes. The vehicle will normally be supplied with a full tank of fuel. You must return it to us with the same amount of fuel it had in it when you picked it up usually a full tank as shown on the factory-installed fuel gauge.  We recommend you fill up as close to the return location as you can on the return date, and keep the receipt to show us. If you don't return the vehicle with a full tank and you can't show us a receipt for fuel we will charge you.Fuel Options

I plan to travel more than 120kilometres, and want peace of mind, do you have a fuel option for me?
Yes, with Fuel Up Front you pay for a full tank of fuel, based on the manufacturer's stated fuel tank capacity for your vehicle plus our costs of refueling the vehicle for you. Then you just return the vehicle with whatever's left in the tank (even if it's virtually empty) so long as the engine still runs.
How do I calculate the cost of Fuel Up Front?
Depending on where you’re renting, this cost could be up to 0.05 EUR per liter lower than the average fuel price at the start of your rental period as stated on this EU fuel index:. However, you don't get a refund for any fuel you don't use.
Can I get Fuel up Front at any time?
No, if you want to take advantage of Fuel Up Front, you must ask for it during the booking process or when you pick up the vehicle.
I plan to travel less than 120 kilometers, do I still need to fill up?
Yes, often the fuel gauges stills look "full" so we ask you to fill up the tank near to the return location and show us a copy of the receipt.  If you don't have time to fill up the tank, or can't show us a receipt, we will apply EZ Fuel to cover our costs of refueling the vehicle for you.  
How much is EZ Fuel?
Depending on where you're renting, you pay of fixed fee of between 14.50 EUR and 17.00 EUR.  

What are my options if I don't return the vehicle full and haven't bought Fuel up Front?
Pay on Return will apply if you have driven more than 120 kilometers and:

• Don't buy Fuel Up Front
• Don't return the vehicle with a full tank

How do I calculate the cost of Pay on Return?
You pay for fuel based on the factory installed fuel gauge rounded down to the nearest eighth (1/8) of a tank. This is based on the manufacturer's stated fuel tank capacity.
We charge between 1.5 and three times the average fuel price at the end of the rental period for France as stated on this EU fuel index: plus a service fee between 13 EUR and 15 EUR. The price per liter will be stated on your rental agreement. This charge covers our cost of driving to the nearest petrol station at short notice, and potentially delaying the next customer's rental.

Electric Vehicles

How much battery charge should I return an electric vehicle with?

You must return the vehicle with at least a 70% battery charge, or the same % battery charge as it had at the time of pick-up.

What am i charged if I fail to return an electric vehicle with the required 70% battery charge, or the same % battery charge as it had at the time of pick-up?

We charge a fixed amount dependent on the battery life showing on the factory-installed battery gauge. This is the Pay on Return rate. the amounts charged are set out below:

Can I pick up the vehicle from one rental location and return it to another?

Yes, some rental locations let you collect the vehicle and any optional extras from one rental location and return them to another.

How much is the One-Way fee?

The price depends on the rental location. If you want to pick up the vehicle and return it to a different location in the same country, you can expect it to be between 35 EUR and 75 EUR. If you want to pick up the vehicle in one country and drop it off in another country, you can expect it to be between 75 EUR and 6,000 EUR.

How do I get a One-Way rental?
You can request a one-way rental when you book or you can ask for it when you get to the rental location.
If you asked for a one-way rental when you booked, the fee will be included in your rental price.

How much will it cost if I did not request a One-Way rental but return the vehicle to a different location?

You will be charged a one-way fee at the pay at location, prices available on the day you return the vehicle, according to the Tariff conditions.

For categories of vehicles fitted with winter tires, a specific fee will apply.

Personal Effects Protection (PEP) is available and an optional purchase at the counter.
PEP protects your personal belongings in case of theft from the rental vehicle. This coverage replaces stolen personal property from the vehicle, including luggage, clothes, and toiletries, up to 500.00 USD per person, with a 50.00 USD deductible and a maximum payout of 1500.00 USD per incident. Signs of forced entry must be clearly documented in a VI Police Report, and high-value items are not covered.

Details available at time of rental.

Customer may inquire for additional information of the benefits, conditions and acceptance at the time of rental.

Vouchers and MCOs are accepted as payment only.  Renters must also present an Avis-honored charge card as a guarantee.

An additional prepayment to cover additional charges will be required if voucher does not match total estimated rental charges.

Note: Foreign Passports are not acceptable as credit identification.