Avis Ireland accepts Avis Charge Cards, American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard / Eurocard, Visa.

Debit cards are not accepted.

Customers must have been eligible to hold a valid drivers licence for 8 years of which 2 must be at a full drivers licence qualification.

To rent a People Carrier, customers must have been eligible to hold a valid drivers licence for 10 years of which 2 must be at a full drivers licence qualification.

To rent a Minibus, a 4x4, Executive, Premium or a Luxury Car, customers must have been eligible to hold a valid drivers licence for 12 years of which 2 must be at a full drivers licence qualification.

Customers with a new photocard drivers licence must produce both the photocard and its paper counterpart.  Visitors from overseas must produce a driving licence issued in their permanent country of residence, along with a translation into English (where appropriate).  Only the renter or drivers approved by Avis are permitted to drive the vehicle.

UK Driving Licences have 1 part - a plastic, credit card-sized photo card licence.  You must bring this original valid photo card driving licence with you if it is a new style UK licence.  Failure to bring a valid photo card driving license will result in the rental being refused.  We may require customers to consent to their licence records being accessed as needed. Expired photo card licences will not be accepted and rental will be refused.&nbps; All UK customers will need to hold a full and valid licence free from any endorsements excluded in our terms & conditions.
If any driver has any unspent driving convictions for:
- careless, reckless or dangerous driving,
- driving or attempting to drive whilst under the influence of drink or drugs
- using a vehicle uninsured against third party risks,
- theft or unauthorised taking of a vehicle - or
- been disqualified (or anything similar) in the last 10 years or if you have 2 or more unspent convictions for offences not listed above, your rental will be refused.
If you fail to disclose any driving convictions you may be fully liable for any damage to our vehicle or third party vehicle.

Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) - Counter Sale Only.

Super Personal Accident Insurance (SPAI) - Not Available.

Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)

Renter may inquire as to benefits, conditions and acceptance at the time of rental.

Additional Information:
   >Does not cover luggage.

Information not available at this time, please check at time of rental.

Information not available at this time, please check at time of rental.

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.

The charge for an additional driver is 9.50 EUR including VAT per day per additional driver.
Terms of rental for an additional driver are the same as the main driver.

The renter must be over 25 years old to rent standard cars in Ireland.

The renter must have been eligible to hold a valid driving licence for 8 years of which 2 years must be at a

full driving licence qualification.

To rent a people carrier, customers must have been eligible to hold a valid driving licence for 10 years of

which 2 years must be at full driver's licence qualification.

To rent a minibus, a 4x4, premium or a luxury car customers must have been eligible to hold a valid

driver's licence for 12 years of which 2 years must be at a full driver's licence qualification.

Restrictions may be reduced where renters provide their own fully comprehensive insurance cover, by

prior arrangement only. If you have your own insurance cover, you must produce a copy of your motor

insurance policy at the time of rental.

For any customers that are aged 76 years and over, Avis requires the following:

• Confirm that you drive on a regular basis.

• Provide us with a letter from your insurance company to confirm that you have an up to date insurance

  policy, and have not had any accident in the past 5 years.

• Provide us with a letter from your doctor confirming that you are in good health and fit to drive.
• The Avis rental agent may ask to sit in the car with you to assess your driving.

If you cancel your booking on the same day the reservation is made, no cancellation fee will be applied.

If you cancel your booking up to 3 days prior to collection a cancellation fee of 40 EUR/ 50 EUR will apply by way of compensation to AFC.

If you fail to cancel your reservation within 3 days prior to the rental date and time shown in your booking, the full amount of the prepayment will be charged by way of compensation to AFC.

In order to obtain a refund of the amount you have paid for your voucher (where applicable) you must write to the following address requesting the money be refunded.

       Avis Ireland
       Customer Service
       Nessan House
       Riverview Business Park
       Mahon
      T12EY0X  Cork

To clarify, no refund will be given if:

• You do not use any part of your reservation period; or

• You change your booking and the charges for the Rental Services are less than the amount you paid for the original booking.

You can amend your booking at no charge, either through the call centre or on-line. Bear in mind that any changes to the rental may result in a different rate.

There are two child seat options:

Child Safety Seat - Suitable for Weights 9-18 KGS/20-40 LBS
40.00 EUR per Rental

Child Booster Seat for Children is up to the age of 10
40.00 EUR per Rental

These can be pre-booked and pre-paid on-line.

If you wish to drive into Northern Ireland your rental will be subject to a cross border coverage fee of 34 Euro. Avis cars may not be taken outside the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) and Theft Protection insurance reduce your financial liability for damage or theft of the vehicle.

By declining these insurances you are taking responsibility to arrange your own cover and assume full financial liability up to the value of the vehicle for losses arising as a result of loss or damage to the vehicle. Written proof of CDW and Theft Protection coverage in Ireland will be required when picking up the vehicle .

We recommend that you fully understand the conditions of cover provided by your credit card company when using your card for insurance cover.  Please ensure you contact your Credit Card Provider to ensure they cover the Republic Of Ireland.

Customers declining CDW and Theft Protection are required

• To leave a liability deposit or a charge card hold of 5,000 EUR.

• To pay an administration fee of 30.00 EUR applies for use of this service.

   

For any claims made when using insurance other than Avis, then we will deal with the renter and not with their insurance provider.

If you wish to extend your rental while on rent, you should contact the station that you picked the car up from. Their contact details will be on the rental agreement you are given at the start of the rental.

It is the renters responsibility to pay any fines directly. Any unpaid fines will be re-charged along with an administration fee of 30.00 EUR.

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.

If you have booked a rate that includes the basic insurance (CDW = collision damage waiver and theft protection), then in the case of an accident you will be liable for the first 1322.00 EUR+VAT to 2643.00 EUR+VAT depending on the car size, for any damage that is caused to your rental car.

Restrictions may be reduced where renters provide their own fully comprehensive insurance cover, by prior arrangement only. If you have your own insurance cover, you must produce a copy of your motor insurance policy at the time of rental.

You have the option to purchase additional insurance at the desk, which will reduce your excess to 0, with the exception of keys. The rate for this additional insurance is from 19.50 EUR to 28 EUR per day including VAT,depending on the car size. Windscreen cover is available from 4 EUR per day including VAT.

What countries am I allowed to take the vehicle to?

You are covered by third party liability insurance only when you use the vehicle in the country listed on the insurance green card.
Your additional coverages only apply when you use the vehicle in the following countries: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Metropolitan France, Monaco, Northern Ireland, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain (continental), Sweden, Switzerland (exception for vans), United Kingdom.

Can I buy a product to allow me to drive in other countries?

No, regrettably, we do not offer any products which enable you to drive in other countries.

If you wish to drive the car into Northern Ireland your rental will be subject to a cross border coverage fee of EUR 34. This fee covers cross border vehicle retrieval in case of breakdown. Avis cars may not be taken outside Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

• Avis and Avis-honored vouchers are accepted as payment only. Renters must also present an Avis-honored credit card.
• MCO (Miscellaneous Charge Order): This in an airline document a travel agent may use for prepayment if they have no Avis vouchers. MCOs are not accepted in Ireland,