Car Rental in Arnsberg Downtown

Additional drivers must be approved and specified on the Rental Agreement Form. You must not let anyone else drive the vehicle.

All additional drivers must meet our age, driving licence and ID requirements (additional driver surcharges may also apply).

If we agree to additional drivers, any fees and surcharges will be stated on your Rental Agreement Form.

You will be responsible for all costs whether they're down to you or your additional drivers. It is your responsibility to make sure all additional drivers read the terms set out in the Rental Agreement carefully before they drive the vehicle.

We charge a fee for every Additional Driver we allow to drive the vehicle. The price is EUR 11.95 and EUR 15.00 per day, per driver.
If you rent the vehicle for more than 6 days, you'll only be charged for a maximum of 6 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.

Damage Waiver

In most cases, Damage Waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your Rental Agreement Form (and in your booking confirmation).

Damage Waiver reduces the amount you pay for each clearly separate incident of damage if the vehicle is damaged (or the amount you pay to replace any keys, accessories or vehicle documents that are lost, stolen or damaged).

The amount you pay for each clearly separate incident of damage will be the lower of a) the applicable cost payable under the Theft, Loss and Damages Policy; or b) the excess stated on your Rental Agreement Form.

Between EUR 27.00 and EUR 37.00 per day (if not included as standard).

Super Damage Waiver (SCDW)

An excess reduction product which reduces your damage waiver excess to zero (or, if higher, the amount shown on your Rental Agreement Form).

Between EUR 26.50 and EUR 44.00 per day.

Theft Protection waiver (TP)

In most cases, Theft Protection waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your Rental Agreement Form (and in your booking confirmation).

Theft Protection waiver reduces the amount you pay if the vehicle is stolen during the rental period.

The amount you pay will be the lower of a) the applicable cost payable under the Theft, Loss and Damages Policy; or b) the excess stated on your Rental Agreement Form.

Between EUR 9.00 and EUR 12.00 per day (if not included as standard).

Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)

Covers the driver of the vehicle and personal items in the vehicle in the event of an accident. Personal Accident Insurance provides the following benefits:

A maximum of EUR 40,000.00 in the event of death, loss of limbs or eyes or permanent total disability

A maximum of EUR 2,000.00 towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident

Medical assistance and rescue costs (conditions apply)

Personal Accident Insurance is underwritten by AIG Europe Limited. You will need to agree to their terms and conditions. 

Super Personal Accident Insurance (SPAI)

Provides the following enhanced benefits:

• A maximum of EUR 120,000.00 in the event of death, loss of limbs or eyes or permanent total disability
• A maximum of EUR 6,000.00 towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident
• Medical assistance and rescue costs (conditions apply)
• Baggage up to EUR 6,000.00 per vehicle excluding any items you rented through us (again, there are conditions, and a limit of EUR 350.00 per item)
• Expenses for replacing main house keys and locks up to EUR 500.00
• Emergency travel expenses up to EUR 500.00

Super Personal Accident Insurance is underwritten by AIG Europe Limited. You will need to agree to their terms and conditions. 

Roadside Assistance Plus

Provided you are using the vehicle in a country which we have agreed to, this product provides roadside assistance without any additional costs being charged if you break down as a result of vehicle failure you have caused (this includes lost keys).

Between EUR 7.97 and EUR 10.00 per day.

If you rent the vehicle for more than 14 days, you’ll only be charged for a maximum of 14 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.

What payment cards do you accept?

We accept:

• American Express (excluding American Express Traveller's Cheque cards)
• Diners Club
• Discover cards
• Visa credit / debit cards
• MasterCard credit / debit cards
• Avis-issued charge cards / voucher

We accept Maestro cards, V-Pay cards and Visa Electron Cards for rentals of certain vehicles but additional identity, security, driving licence and credit checks will be needed and we will take a deposit of EUR 200.00 + the expected rental value please contact us should you wish to use these payment cards.
Prepaid cards can be used only for making payments at the end of your rental.

We don't accept Cirrus cards, JCB cards or any other cards not listed above – even if they carry the Visa or MasterCard logo.

We do not accept digital payment cards.

We also do not accept cash.

Cash can be used for van rentals; additional identity, security, driving licence and credit checks will be needed and we will take a deposit of EUR 200.00.

Pre-authorisations and Security Deposits

Unless confirmed otherwise, the amount of the pre-authorisation taken on pick-up of the rental vehicle is calculated as follows:
(The vehicle rental price* + EUR 200.00 **) MINUS (Any sum you have already paid when making a "Pay Now" booking)

* The "vehicle rental price" includes the vehicle rental cost and all optional extras you've requested, calculated at the start of the rental based on the intended length of the rental. For the avoidance of any doubt, any "Pay at Location" amount you owe in relation to the vehicle rental (including any optional extras) will be included as part of the pre-authorisation and will be charged to you at the end of the rental (using the card provided for the purposes of the pre-authorisation, unless agreed otherwise). ** If you buy our "Fuel Up Front" product, we will reduce the EUR 200.00 by the amount we charge you for the "Fuel Up Front" product

The EUR 200.00 is included as part of the pre-authorisation in case we have to charge you at the end of the rental for any of the following:

i. costs to refuel the vehicle (where relevant);

ii. additional rental charges in circumstances where you fail to return the vehicle or any optional extras at the end of the agreed rental period or to the agreed return location;

iii. any additional charges or fines you incur relating to your use of the vehicle (which we have been notified of prior to you returning the vehicle, which will include, for example, costs relating to traffic violations); and/or

iv. costs incurred as a result of exceeding any relevant mileage restrictions.

Where the pre-authorisation we take does not cover the charges you incur, we will request you make a further payment for the additional amounts owed.

In relation to certain high value vehicles, we may require you to provide us with two payment cards for the purposes of the pre-authorisation. Where this is the case, this will be confirmed when making a booking.

If you'd like more details, please call our customer support team or ask a member of our team.

Debit Cards, Electron Cards and German Maestro Cards are accepted.  
Prepaid cards can only be accepted at check-in.

Requirement to bring a valid driving licence with you

In Germany, all drivers must bring their valid driving licence with them.

If any of the following applies:

• their driving licence was issued in Europe, 
• their driving licence was issued in a non-European country or,
• their driving licence was issued in a non-roman alphabet language like Arabic, Greek, Russian, Hebrew or Japanese,

and we cannot confirm with certainty the details included within the driving licence, the driver will also need to provide either an international driving licence or an official German translation, by a notary, of their driving licence. If this might apply to you, please contact us (prior to your pick up date) as we would be pleased to confirm if an international licence or official translation will be required. 

We do not accept digital driving licences.

Minimum licence requirements 

All drivers must have held their licences for at least 12 months from the date of pick-up. A higher minimum age limit and licence validity may apply for certain vehicles. This will be shown during the booking process or disclosed to you before completing the booking.

If a licence does not show the driver has held it for the minimum period, then they must provide evidence, such as: 

• previous driving licences; or
• a letter from their driving licence authority stating that they have held it for this minimum period.

Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)

Covers the driver of the vehicle and personal items in the vehicle in the event of an accident. Personal Accident Insurance provides the following benefits:

• A maximum of EUR 40,000.00 in the event of death, loss of limbs or eyes or permanent total disability
• A maximum of EUR 2,000.00 towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident
• Medical assistance and rescue costs (conditions apply)

Personal Accident Insurance is underwritten by AIG Europe Limited. You will need to agree to their terms and conditions.

Super Personal Accident Insurance (SPAI)

Provides the following enhanced benefits:

• A maximum of EUR 120,000.00 in the event of death, loss of limbs or eyes or permanent total disability
• A maximum of EUR 6,000.00 towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident
• Medical assistance and rescue costs (conditions apply)
• Baggage up to EUR 6,000.00 per vehicle excluding any items you rented through us (again, there are conditions, and a limit of EUR 350.00 per item)
• Expenses for replacing main house keys and locks up to EUR 500.00
• Emergency travel expenses up to EUR 500.00

Super Personal Accident Insurance is underwritten by AIG Europe S.A. You will need to agree to their terms and conditions.

Public liability insurance is in accordance with the insurance laws of the country.  Customer may inquire at the time of rental for additional information of the benefits, conditions and acceptance.

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.

Within Germany, there are toll roads and toll bridges which require you to pay a fee if you wish to use them. If you do not pay these charges before you use them, you will incur a fine.

We recommend you check the Internet to find out about any restricted areas before you travel. Websites such as www.urbanaccessregulations.eu provide useful information. If the rental location is in or near a restricted area, we will tell you about it when you pick up the vehicle. We are unable to tell you about any other restricted areas.

Due to winter conditions between November 15 and March 15, the entire Avis fleet in Germany is equipped with winter tires. The fee for winter tires is included in the total price.

Minimum driver age restrictions
When you book, you'll be told if there are any minimum age restrictions for the vehicle you request. If you're not sure, please check your booking confirmation email or call our Reservations Team.

You need to be at least 19 years old to hire and drive most of our vehicles. The minimum age for vehicle group F and P is 25 years. (Two credit cards required for groups F and P).

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 of a young driver surcharge will be built into the price confirmed at booking stage. If you add an additional driver onto the rental at pick up, you may be charged a young driver surcharge (you will be asked to agree to this) and is likely to be between EUR 11.90 and EUR 14.95 per day.
If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you'll only be charged for a maximum of 10 days and get cover for the duration of the rental up to 28 days.

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE ACCESSING OR USING THE AVIS FIRST SERVICE.

To book an Avis First service, you must be an Avis Preferred member with a valid account; if you do not have one, an account will be created for you during booking. Vehicles are provided with fuel at delivery, and charges will apply based on consumption at the end of the rental. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance through the Avis website or mobile app and must be prepaid. All standard Avis rental terms and driver qualification requirements apply. You will be asked to consent to the use of location data and biometric data to access the Avis First service. If you do not provide your consent, you will not be able to use Avis First. Avis First rentals are subject to Avis First Terms and Conditions,

Vehicle Delivery & Return: 
You must comply with all notices on the Avis mobile app pertaining to vehicle delivery and return. The failure to do so may result in additional fees and charges, in accordance with the Rental Terms and Conditions. Airport Locations: The vehicle must be returned to an Avis First concierge. You agree that at vehicle return, you will not leave the vehicle unattended or in the care of anyone who is not an Avis First concierge. 

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 59.00 EUR and 250.00 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 100 EUR and 4.500 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.

Child Seats

We offer baby, infant, child, and booster seats.
A baby seat is typically suitable for a child from birth to 12 months old and weighing no more than 13 kilos.
An infant seat is typically suitable for a child aged 9 months to 4 years old and weighing between 9 and 18 kilos.
A child seat is typically suitable for a child aged 4 to 11 years old and weighing between 15 and 36 kilos.
A booster seat is typically suitable for a child aged 8 to 11 years and weighing between 20 and 45 kilos.

In some rental locations, we may arrange for a third party to fit the seat for you. But remember, it is always your responsibility to check the seat is fitted correctly before you drive away.

Please note: In Germany, all children must use a child car seat until they're 12 years old or 150 cm tall.

The fee for renting a seat is between EUR 13.00 and EUR 16.31 per day, up to a maximum charge of EUR 86.59 per 28 day rental.

If the seat is damaged, lost or stolen, you will have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost between EUR 209.00 and EUR 260.00 on top of the hire fee.

All weather tyres
If the rental location you're hiring from is in an area where it is illegal to drive without all-weather tyres at certain times of the year, the vehicle will automatically be supplied with them and the fee will be included in your rental fee or contract.
Between 15 November and 15 March all vehicles in Germany are equipped with Winter tyres and the fee for this is already included in your rental price.

We can also supply all-weather tyres for a fee. This will depend on where you're renting but you can expect it to be between EUR 15.00 and EUR 18.81 a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you'll only be charged for a maximum of 10 days and get to use the all-weather tyres for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.

If any all-weather tyre is damaged, lost or stolen, and if you are responsible for that, you will have to pay for a replacement pair which will be between EUR 150.00 and EUR 400.00 plus the rental costs.
In the event that your rental does not already contain all-weather tyres and you want to have these tyres, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance.

Snow chains
If the rental location you're hiring from is in an area where it's illegal to drive without snow chains at certain times of the year the vehicle will be automatically supplied with snow chains and the fee will be included in your rental price.

We can also supply snow chains at other locations, and you can expect to pay between EUR 72.00 and EUR 90.35 per rental.

If snow chains are damaged, lost or stolen, and if you are responsible for that, you will have to pay for a replacement pair which will be between EUR 69.00 and EUR 100.00 plus the rental costs.

Ski Racks
Some rental locations offer ski racks. We can also supply ski racks at other locations, and you can expect to pay between EUR 72.00 and EUR 90.35 per rental.

Ski racks cannot be fitted to all our vehicles, so you may need to upgrade if you need one. This may increase the price of the vehicle and any excess you may have to pay
If the ski rack is damaged, lost or stolen, you'll have to pay for a replacement. *
This is likely to cost between EUR 250.00 and EUR 500.00 on top of the hire fee.

Please give us at least 24 hours' notice if you want to hire a ski rack. If you need it at shorter notice, please call the Reservations team.

Avis Travel Companion Tablet
This provides a GPS service and unlimited data per day, as well as other useful features you may need when travelling. We provide this service on behalf of a third party so you will need to read and agree to separate terms and conditions with, which will be signed by you on the device at the time of rental check out.

The fee for hiring Travel Companion Tablet is between EUR 13.51 and EUR 16.95 per day, up to a maximum charge of 14 days per 28 day rental.

If the Travel Companion Tablet is damaged, lost or stolen, you'll have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost from EUR 260.00 on top of the hire fee. If any of the accessories are lost, damaged or stolen, you will have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost between EUR 10.00 and EUR 150.00 on top of the hire fee. *

Trailer Hitch
It is possible to rent vehicles with a trailer hitch and the price you pay will depend on the location you are renting from.

Please note that there are maximum supporting and towing loads, which can be found in the in Part, fields 0.1, 0.2 and 0.3, of the vehicle's registration documents.
The permissible trailer load is the maximum weight that the trailer may have, including the load. The trailer nose weight indicates the force that may act on the towing vehicle hitch.
If you do not comply with these manufacturer specifications, you risk a fine and a penalty point in the traffic offence register of the German Federal Motor Vehicle Transport Authority. This may also impact your liability reduction.

Moving Blankets
We rent blankets at some van / truck locations, and you can expect to pay EUR 3.00 per rental.

Trolleys
We rent trolleys at some van / truck locations, and you can expect to pay EUR 9.00 per day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 6 days, you'll only be charged for a maximum of 6 days and get to use the trolley for the duration of your rental.

If the trolley is damaged, lost or stolen, you will have to play for a replacement. This is likely to cost EUR 70.00 please the hire cost. *

Please note in many countries, including Germany, it is illegal to drive while using a handheld mobile phone, tablet or any other communications device. It is your responsibility to drive safely and according to the laws of the country you are driving in.

* If you can show the damage or loss was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund this cost to you.

Data E SIM

Access the internet wherever you are, with the E-SIM that lets you stay connected with ease. Whether you're on holiday or travelling for business, our E-SIM guarantees a fast, reliable connection for smooth browsing and downloads. It only takes a minute to activate the E-SIM and you'll be connected to the internet immediately. Plus, you can rest assured the latest security features will keep your personal data safe.

Sack Trucks

We rent sack trucks at some van / truck locations for EUR 15.00 charge per day with a maximum of EUR 75,00. You get to use the sack truck for the duration of your rental up to 28 days. If the sack truck is damaged, lost or stolen, you are responsible for paying the cost of replacement or repair, whichever is lower.  

I want to keep the vehicle for longer, what should I do?
If you want to extend the rental please contact us as soon as possible. At the latest, this should be before the end date and time on your rental agreement. Extra days will be charged at pay at location prices.

What happens if I do not extend the rental?
If you fail to extend your rental and are late returning the vehicle, we will charge you for an extra day's rental plus a late return administration fee for each day or part of a day until the vehicle is returned.

If you fail to extend your rental and are late returning the vehicle, we will, on the third day after your agreed return date, pre-authorise payment for an additional 5 days' rental charge on your debit card or, 10 days if you are using a credit card, at "pay at location" prices. If you return the vehicle within those 5 or 10 days (whichever applies), you will only be charged for your actual rental days, plus any other charges you owe us.
If you fail to return your vehicle as agreed, we will also charge you a late return administration fee for each day or part of a day until the vehicle is returned.
The late return administration fee is between 15 EUR and EUR 19.15 per day. You retain the right to prove that a damage or loss has not occurred or that the damage or loss occurred is considerably lower than the late return administration fee.

Unless we agree otherwise, you are only allowed to use the vehicle in:

• Austria (A)
• Andorra (AND)
• Belgium (B)
• Switzerland (CH)
• Czech Republic (CZ)
• Germany (D)
• Denmark (DK)
• Spain (E)
• France (F)
• Finland (FIN)
• Liechtenstein (FL)
• Hungary (H)
• Croatia (HR)
• Italy (I)
• Luxemburg (L)
• Monaco (MC)
• Norway (N)
• Netherlands (NL)
• Portugal (P)
• Poland (PL)
• San Marino (RSM)
• Sweden (S)
• Slovakia (SK)
• Slovenia (SLO)

Some vehicles are not permitted to enter the following countries:

• France (F)
• Italy (I)
• Czech Republic (CZ)
• Croatia (HR)
• Hungary (H)
• Poland (PL)
• Slovakia (SK)
• Slovenia (SLO)

Entry to France (F), Italy (I), Czech Republic (CZ), Croatia (HR), Hungary (H), Poland (PL), Slovakia (SK) and Slovenia (SLO) for vehicles of vehicle group F, P and O are not permitted.

Nor is it permitted to use our vehicles on the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, Corsica, Crete and Sardinia.

Porsche vehicles may only be driven in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

You'll need to pay a Cross Border Fee for journeys outside of Germany, this is likely to cost EUR 11.00 per day, up to a maximum charge of EUR 50.00 per rental.

Please note that if you are permitted to take the vehicle outside of Germany, it is your responsibility to make sure you comply with legal requirements applicable in the relevant country/countries you travel in.