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.

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.

International journeys outside Germany are permitted for certain countries but generally require prior approval by Avis.
If approved by Avis, a Cross Border Fee (CBF) is payable. This amounts to Euro 9.41 per day, and maximum Euro 43.92 per rental.
If approval has been given, the following provisions shall apply:

What countries am I allowed to take the vehicle to?

You are only allowed to use the vehicle in the following countries: Austria, Andorra, Belgium, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Finland, Liechtenstein, Great Britain, Hungary, Croatia, Italy, Ireland, Luxemburg, Monaco, Norway, Netherlands, Portugal, Poland, San Marino, Sweden, Slovakia, Slovenia.

Entries into Italy (I), Czech Republic (CZ), Croatia (HR), France (F), Hungary (H), Poland (PL), Slovakia (SK) and Slovenia (SLO) are not allowed for vehicles of car group F.
Porsche vehicles may be driven in Germany (D), Austria (A) and Switzerland (CH) only.
It is prohibited driving our vehicles into Albania (AL), Azerbaijan (AZ), Bulgaria (BG), Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH), Belarus (BY), Cyprus (CY), Estonia (EST), Georgia (GE), Greece (GR), Iceland (IS), Kazakhstan (KZ), Kosovo (RKS), Latvia (LV), Lithuania (LT), Malta (M), Macedonia (MK), Moldavia (MD), Montenegro (MNE), Romania (RO), Russia (RUS), Serbia (SRB), Turkey (TR), Ukraine (UA) and any country outside continental Europe.
Nor is it permitted to use our vehicles on the Balearic Islands, Canaries, Corsica, Crete, Sardinia

Any infringement of or non-compliance with any of the above provisions shall entitle Avis to terminate the rental agreement without notice or to withdraw from the rental agreement. Claims for compensation by the renter are excluded in such a case. Avis's entitlement to compensation for any damage incurred as a result of the violation of any of the above provisions shall remain unaffected.

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.

Please note entries into France (F), Italy (I), Czech Republic (CZ), Croatia (HR), Hungary (H), Poland (PL), Slovakia (SK) and Slovenia (SLO) are not allowed for vehicles of car group F. 

Cars can be returned to other Avis locations on this island. Cars can be ferried to St. John from St. Thomas, however the following conditions apply: Damage to the car while traveling on the ferry will not be covered by LDW and no roadside assistance is available on St. John.  If the car breaks down, the customer is responsible for returning the car to St. Thomas.  

Vehicles are not available for one way rentals outside this country.