Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) is optional (taxable)

If Collision Damage Waiver is not purchased, the customer will be liable for the full value of the Avis vehicle.  With the purchase of CDW, the customer's liability is reduced to an amount ranging from USD $500 to USD $1,000 depending on the car group rented.

Theft Protection (TP) is included with the purchase of CDW

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

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.

Avis accepts the Avis Charge Card, Air Plus, American Express, Diner's Club Int'l., Discover, MasterCard and Visa.

You may be subject to a credit check or present additional identification. Acceptable forms of additional identification are: Valid passport or travel visa, military identification, birth certificate, marriage license, ATM card with customer name printed on face of card, health care identification card with customer’s name printed on face of card or company/college/university identification with a photograph. In some cases, you may be required to present an alternate credit card.

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: 

The authorization hold for credit cards and debit cards (at participating locations) will be the estimated rental charges plus $200.00. If the customer prepaid the rental, the authorization hold will be $250.00.

This location does accept bank debit cards with the MasterCard or Visa logo at the time of rental if you are at least 25 years of age. You will be subject to a credit check to determine creditworthiness.

Avis reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to seek a Debit Card authorization hold in excess of the estimated rental charges. When using a debit card at Avis there may be a minimum hold of the estimated rental charges plus $300 will be placed on your account.

Upon returning the vehicle, Avis will process a release of the unused portion of the hold subject to your Bank's procedures. The hold may take up to 2 weeks to be released by your bank.

If you fail to return the vehicle as agreed, Avis will obtain additional authorizations from your account to cover the rental charges.

Avis is not responsible for any returned checks or over-drafts based on this policy.

Positive identification in addition to your driver's license may be required.

Debit, Cash or Check cards can be used at the end for payment of rental charges.

At the time of rentals, the driver must present a valid drivers license in the drivers name from their country of residence.  Customers presenting a drivers license in a non-Roman alphabet must also present an International Driving Permit (IDP) to serve as a translation in addition to their valid drivers license..

PAI - Optional coverage providing accidental death and medical expense benefits to the renter and all passengers in the Avis car.

Details available at time of rental.

Customer may request conditions, rates and acceptance at the time of checkout.

Super PAI (SPAI) - Not Available.

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.

• 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.

Rather than requiring customers to be 25 to rent, Avis at this location now rents to customers between the ages of 21-24 with a valid credit card and driver's license. An underage surcharge may apply and will automatically be applied to the reservation. Additionally, the following restrictions also will apply for renters between the ages of 21-24: Renters of luxury cars, mini-vans, 12-passenger vans, specialty cars, full-size SUVs and premium SUVs will not be permitted.

Government Minimum Age Policy - Military (FEMA, US Postal Dept., Navy and Army) and Civilian Personnel

• Minimum age - 18 years (no underage surcharge will apply) with government travel or purchase order
• Minimum age - 21 years (no underage surcharge will apply) with no government travel or purchase order

• Ceiba (C8P) does provide free pick-up and delivery to the following locations:
  • Fajardo Ferry Line
  • Fajardo Airport Downtown
  • Fajardo Marina Puerto del Ray
• Customers need to confirm delivery/collection service with rental counter upon arrival to the island

No. Avis vehicles may not travel on any of the ferries operating to, from, or within the borders of Puerto Rico,

Specific information for this location is not available at this time.

Not available.

• Rental options not selected/offered on the avis.com website can not be modified online but have been calculated in the Estimated Total.
• Taxes not included in the Estimated Total and will be applied at the time of rental.
• Modifications to these rental options must be made by contacting customer service or can be made at the rental counter.

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.

Customers with disabilitiesI have a disability, do you offer adapted vehicles?
No, regrettably, we do not currently offer specially adapted vehicles at this time.
I have a disability, do you offer hand controls?
No, regrettably, we do not currently offer hand controls or panoramic mirrors at this time
Popular optional extras to rent

I have small children, do you offer child seats?
Yes, we offer baby, infant, child and boostersseats. 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 old 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 France, all children must normally use a child car seat until they are 10 years old.  Find out more: https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F628.
How much are your child seats?
The fee for renting a seat will depend on the kind of seat and on where you’re renting but you can expect it to cost between 5 EUR and 12 EUR a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 7 days, you’ll only be charged for a maximum of 7 days and get to use the seat for the duration of your rental, up to 30 days.
If the seat is damaged, lost or stolen, you will have to pay for a replacement. 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.
I am not familiar with the area; can I rent a GPS (satellite navigation system)?
Yes, the fee for renting a GPS will depend on the renting location - please see our tariff conditions.If the GPS is damaged, lost or stolen, you will have to pay for a replacement. 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.
Please note: In some countries, it is against the law to use a GPS that tells you where speed cameras are. It is illegal in France. If you rent a GPS from us, it won't give you speed camera information.
Do you offer an audio tour guide service on your GPS?
No, unfortunately we do not offer an audio tour guide service at this time.
I want to be able to access the internet anywhere I go, do you offer a solution?
Yes, we offer Mobile Wi-Fi devices. We provide this service on behalf of a third party so you will need to read and agree to separate terms and conditions with them. We'll give you these terms and conditions at the rental location.
Please note: In many countries, including France, it is illegal to drive while using a handheld mobile phone, tablet or other communications device. It is your responsibility to drive safely and according to the laws of the country you're driving in.
How much does Mobile Wi-Fi cost?
The fee for hiring mobile Wi-Fi will depend on where you are renting but you can expect it to be 10 EUR a day.
If the mobile Wi-Fi device is damaged, lost or stolen, you will have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost around 123 EUR on top of the hire fee. 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.
If the sim card or any mobile Wi-Fi accessories are damaged, lost or stolen, you will have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost from 5 EUR to 15 EUR on top of the hire fee. 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.
I am intending to drive along toll roads; do you offer a device to make this quicker and easier for me?
No, unfortunately we do not offer any electronic toll charging devices at this time.

Winter equipment to rent

I am concerned about the road conditions, do you offer all-weather tyres?
Yes, 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 year, the vehicle will automatically be supplied with them and the fee will be included in your rental fee or contract.
You can also opt to book a vehicle equipped with all-weather tyres, and the fee will be included in your rental fee or contract.
Not sure if you need all-weather tyres? Please ask a member of our team.

I am going skiing, do you offer snow chains?
Yes. In most French mountainous municipalities (Alps, Corsica, Central mountain, Jura Mountains, Pyrenees, Vosges Mountains), it is mandatory in winter, by virtue of the Mountain law, to have snow chains in the boot of the vehicle, or to drive a vehicle fitted with winter tires. If your rental location is in a department where the Mountain law applies, the vehicle will be automatically equipped with it, and the price of your rental will automatically be increased with the cost of the corresponding option. If you decide not to subscribe to such option, and upon return of the vehicle we find that the snow chains have been used, you will be charged the corresponding price.

You can also opt to book a category of vehicle fitted with winter tires.

Snow chains may also be available in some other rental locations, please check with the rental location. The price of snow chains appears in our Tariff conditions.. If any snow chain is damaged, lost or stolen, you’ll have to pay for a replacement pair. 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.

We can not fit snow chains for you, and we can not arrange for them to be fitted.

Not sure if you need snow chains? Please ask a member of our team.

I have brought my own skis with me, do you rent ski racks?
Yes, some rental locations offer ski racks.  You can expect to pay 8 EUR a day to rent a Ski Rack from us. If you rent the vehicle for more than 7 days, you will only be charged for a maximum of 7 days and get to use the ski rack for the duration of your rental, up to 30 days.
Ski racks can not 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 have to pay.
If the ski rack is damaged, lost or stolen, you will have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost 50 EUR on top of the hire fee. 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.
Please give us at least 24 hours notice if you want to hire a ski rack.

I have left my hands-free kit behind, do you rent them?
No, unfortunately we do not offer hands-free kits at this time.
I am moving items, do you rent blankets?
No, unfortunately we do not offer blankets at this time.
I am moving items, do you rent trolleys?
No, unfortunately we do not offer trolleys at this time.

Optional extras available to buy

I have left my USB charger behind do you sell them?
No, unfortunately we do not sell USB chargers at this time.
I have left my mobile charger behind, do you sell them?
No, unfortunately we do not sell mobile chargers at this time.
I want to charge my device in the car, do you sell car chargers?
No, unfortunately we do not sell car chargers at this time.
I have left my iPhone 5 cable behind, do you sell them?
No, unfortunately we do not sell iPhone 5 cables at this time.

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.

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.

Personal Effects Protection (PEP) is optional.

Insures the personal belongings (personal use, not used in business) accompanying the renter.

Details available at time of rental.

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