Avis Terms & Conditions

The below T&Cs (including prices and taxes) are provided by Avis and may change without notice to Vroom Vroom Vroom.

These terms and conditions are applicable to Avis rentals in the UK ONLY.

This quote will include:

• Selected vehicle or similar
• Unlimited Kilometers unless otherwise stated
• Legal liability, Third party and Public Liability Insurance
• Vehicle Licensing fee
• VAT
• Premium Location Fee

This quote will not include:

• Collision Damage Waiver
• Theft Protection
• Excess Reduction. Please see our Excess Reduction Guide for further details.
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Rates for additional drivers £35 + VAT per rental
• Any extra equipment such as GPS and baby seats*
• Age surcharge
• Petrol
• One way drop off fees
• Any Deposits needed when picking up the vehicle
• Any extra charges for "out of hours" pick up and drop offs if applicable

* All extra add-ons will attract additional percentage taxes and surcharges.

General rental conditions

Renters and additional drivers must have held a full driving licence for a minimum of 12 months. Avis normally accept up to 6 points on minor traffic offences such as speeding. If you have more than 6 penalty points please check with our call centre/rental location for more information. If you hold a valid Community licence and you are visiting Great Britain, you can drive any vehicle for as long as your licence remains valid. The appropriate full entitlement for the vehicle you wish to drive must be shown on your licence. Please visit the DVLA for more information. New 2 part UK Licences - Customers must present both parts of the new two part UK Drivers Licence at time of rental. If just the photo ID part of the driving licence is shown then Avis will charge £5.00 to contact the DVLA to ensure that customer is entitled to drive. This service is subject to DVLA opening hours. An international driving licence is also required if the renter or additional drivers’ licence is non-roman alphabet.

Age Restrictions

For rentals within the UK, drivers paying by cash or credit card, must be aged 23 or over and those under 25 will be subject to a Young Driver Surcharge of £11 per day (plus VAT) for the first 10 days of the rental. For corporate account rentals, please refer to your contract for minimum age requirements.

Credit Cards

Credit card details will be taken at time of rental. A credit card from a major credit card company will be required for security when renting a car and will need to be in the name of the principal driver. We are unable to accept Electron or Debit Cards.

General Insurance Conditions

Vehicle Damage Cover
If the rental car is damaged, you will be covered for the cost of repairing the Avis vehicle. You will, however, have to pay an excess charge towards the cost of repair. This can be from £650 in the UK (excess levels vary by country). This applies regardless of fault

Theft Cover
Covers you for the cost of replacing the Avis vehicle (or parts of it) if it gets stolen. If the vehicle, or parts of it, is stolen you will have to pay an excess charge towards the replacement cost. This can be from £650 in the UK

Premier Cover
Prices vary by car size. Cover starts from £11.95 per day to a maximum of £15.95 per day. This is charged for the first 7 days of the rental only. Premier Cover is available for purchase at the rental station when collecting your car. Reduces your excess to £100, FREE Additional Driver

Personal Accident Insurance
Personal accident - a maximum of £42,000 per insured person in the event of death, loss of limbs or eyes or permanent total disablement. Medical expenses incurred due to an accident -a maximum of £2,100 per insured person. Unlimited assistance and rescue costs. This cover is available at £4.75 per day .

Additional drivers

The rental vehicle is normally only insured for the person who makes the rental. If others plan to drive the car, they must be present at time of rental to be added to the Rental Agreement , subject to presenting a full driver's licence that has been held for at least one year. There is a fee to cover insurance for each additional driver over the duration of the rental. Avis charge £35 + VAT per rental per additional driver.

Airport and city surcharges

If you are renting your car from an airport or city location, you may be charged an Airport/City surcharge. Where city supplements apply, and at airports, this is a flat fee of £17 + VAT. Your internet quote will include this figure. For customers with a corporate agreement, the surcharge is 13% of time and mileage, and this will be included in the rate.

Additional equipment

GPS is available at £9.99 per day capped at 7 days.
Baby seat For children 0 - 13kgs (Birth to approx 1 - 12 months) £23.50 per rental
Infant seat For children 9 - 18Kgs (Approx 9 months - 4 years) £23.50 per rental
Child seat For children 15 - 36Kgs (Approx 4 - 11 years) £23.50 per rental
Booster seat For children 15 - 36Kgs (Approx 4 - 11 years) £5.88 per rental

Fuel

All rental cars are supplied with a full tank of fuel and should be refuelled prior to return to Avis, otherwise fuelling charges apply. Alternatively, you may purchase your fuel in advance. Please ask at the Avis rental desk for details of the Pre-Paid Fuel Option. Prices exclude VAT. Prices correct at time of publishing - please confirm with your local Avis location. Preferred card Profiles
If you indicate on your Wizard/Preferred profile that you will accept specific additional optional insurances when you pick up your car, these will be processed at time of rental and are not included in this price unless indicated by the inclusions shown

Other Fees and Taxes

VAT

17,5%

All rates are inclusive of VAT.
For corporate customers with individual agreements alternative prices and regulations can apply.

Please be aware that there may be charges for "out of hours" pick up and drop offs.