Damage and theft

What products reduce the amount I have to pay if the vehicle is damaged, lost, or stolen during the rental through my own fault or that of any of my additional drivers or passengers?
If you have a Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are damaged or lost through your own fault or that of any of your additional drivers or passengers, the amount you have to pay for the damage will be reduced to no more than the excess stated on your rental agreement, meaning you'll pay for the damage plus a damage processing fee of EUR 30.00, or pay the agreed excess, whichever is less.
If you have Theft Protection (TP) and the vehicle is stolen or lost through your own fault or that of any of your additional drivers or passengers, the amount you have to pay will be reduced to no more than the excess stated on your rental agreement, meaning you'll pay for the damage plus a processing fee of EUR 30.00, or pay the agreed excess, whichever is less.

How much is the excess?

The amount will be shown or disclosed to you before completing your booking and is stated on your rental agreement, as well as in your booking confirmation email. You can reduce the excess even further by buying an excess reduction product. This also eliminates the processing fee in the event of damage. 
How do I get Damage Waiver?

In most cases, Damage Waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, this will be shown or disclosed to you before completing your booking and stated on your rental agreement, as well as in your booking confirmation email. If it isn’t included, you can buy it separately. The price for this will be either shown or disclosed to you before completing your booking. You may also call us to ask about the price.
Is there an excess reduction product available to reduce my excess further?

Yes, the Super Collision Damage Waiver (SCDW) is an excess reduction product that reduces your excess and the processing fee to zero. The price depends on the vehicle and location - but you can expect it to cost between EUR 25,00 and EUR 49,00 a day. The exact price for this will be either shown or disclosed to you before completing your booking. You may also call us to ask about the price.

What happens if I damage any optional extras I rent from you?

If any optional extras are culpably damaged by you or any of your additional drivers or passengers, you will have to pay for the damage caused to this optional extra in addition to the rental fee. If you have purchased a damage waiver - and it is applicable - your liability for damages caused to optional extras will also be reduced to the excess stated.

What happens if I lose any optional extras I rent from you or if they are stolen?
If any optional extras are lost or stolen, through your own fault or that of any of your additional drivers or passengers, you will have to pay for their cost of replacement in addition to the rental fee. If you have purchased a damage waiver - and it is applicable - your liability for the loss or theft of optional extras will also be reduced to the excess stated.

Are there any times when a Damage Waiver (or Super Collision Damage Waiver) would not apply?
Yes, any agreed Damage Waiver or Super Collision Damage Waiver shall not apply, and the amount of your liability shall not be reduced, if:

• The damage, theft, or loss was caused by the wilful act or gross negligence of you or any of your additional drivers or passengers.
• At the time the damage took place, the vehicle was being driven by a non-authorised driver, with your knowledge and consent.
• At the time the damage took place, the vehicle was being used in breach of the provisions of Section 9) of the General Conditions od Rental (except if the non-compliant use did not have any material impact on the amount of damages or their cause).
• At the time of the accident, the vehicle's driver did not have a valid driving licence or if the driver's ability to drive was impaired by alcohol, drugs or similar.
• You culpably breached your obligation to send us an incident report and an accident report, or your obligation to notify the police, and thus made it significantly more difficult or impossible for us to ascertain the cause of the accident, the amount of damage, or the fault of the parties involved in the accident.
• The damage did not occur during the rental period agreed with us (i.e., particularly in the case of the vehicle's late return).
• The damage occurred while driving abroad without our authorisation.

Damage to people and their property

What products cover the driver of the vehicle?

Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) covers the driver of the vehicle in the event of an accident. Personal Accident Insurance provides the following benefits:

• A maximum of EUR 100.000.00 in the event of death, loss of limbs or eyes or permanent total disability
• A maximum of EUR 25,000.00 towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident (an excess of EUR 70,00 per claim applies)
• Medical assistance and rescue costs (conditions and an excess of EUR 70,00 per claim 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.

You can find more detailed information in the Insurance Terms and Conditions, which you will receive before taking out the insurance.

Who provides Personal Accident Insurance?
Personal accident insurance is underwritten by AIG Europe S.A. You will need to agree to their Insurance Terms and Conditions when taking out this insurance. Our agent, Avis Europe Risk Management Limited, retains 20% of the price you pay after insurance premium tax has been deducted, as commission.
How do I get Personal Accident Insurance?
If you’ve bought Personal Accident Insurance, it will be stated on your rental agreement. The price depends on the location you’re renting from, but you can expect it to cost between EUR 2,00 and EUR 8,00 a day. The price will be shown to you during the booking process or disclosed before completing your booking. You may also call us to ask about the price.
Is Personal Accident Insurance available when renting any vehicles?
Yes, you can buy Personal Accident Insurance no matter what vehicle you rent.
Please note: Passengers are considered third parties and would benefit from the third party liability cover provided with the vehicle as standard.

Protection packages
I want to buy more than one protection product, can I get a protecti

What payment cards do you accept?

We accept:

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

Prepaid cards can only be used for making payments at the end of your rental when used together with another payment card. You need to present one of the cards listed above when picking up your vehicle.
We don't accept Visa Electron cards, Maestro cards, V-Pay cards, Cirrus cards, JCB cards or any other cards not listed above.

We do not accept Digital Payment Cards.
Can I pay by cash?
No, regrettably, we are not able to accept cash.
What happens if I am late in making payment?
If you are negligently late in making your payment, interest on arrears will be calculated at 4% p.a.

Debit cards are not accepted.

Driving Licences

Do I need to bring my driving licence with me?
Yes. All drivers must bring all parts of their valid driving licence with them. The driving licence documents must be valid for driving the rented vehicle in Austria. Drivers must bring both their driving licence and either an international driving licence or a notarised German translation of their driving licence if:

• Your driving licence was issued in a country outside the EEA and you are renting in Austria (no international driving licence is required if your driving licence was issued in Switzerland and in German)
• The driving licence was issued in a non-Roman alphabet like Arabic, Greek, Russian, Hebrew, or Japanese.

We do not accept digital driving licenses.

Is there a minimum length I must have held my licence for?
Yes. All drivers must have held their licences for at least 1/2 year, for vehicle categories I and J for at least 3 years. 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.

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.

 How old do I need to be to rent a vehicle?
To drive our vehicles, you - and all of your drivers - need to be at least 23 years old and have held a full, valid driving licence for at least 1 year at the start of your rental for cars and 2 years for vans. In Northern Ireland, you must hold a full, valid licence for at least 3 years. A higher minimum age limit may apply to certain vehicles. In Northern Ireland, the people carrier and premium / executive cars have a minimum age of 30.
How do I know if there are minimum age restrictions on my rental?
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 the reservations team.

 I'm 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 this will be £40.00 per day.

If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you will be charged for a maximum of 10 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.

Are there any maximum age restrictions?

Some of our locations have a maximum age restriction on their insurance policy. Anyone over the age of 75 you will need to contact us to make your booking. The maximum age limit in Jersey is 80 years old. In the Shetlands and Isle of Man the maximum age is 78.

I'm over 75, do I need to provide extra information or pay a senior driver surcharge?

If you or any of your drivers are over 75 on the day you return the vehicle, you will need to advise us prior to pickup up your vehicle. At some locations, we will seek approval to rent from our insurer.

In Northern Ireland, for any customers that are aged 75 years and over, we would require the following:

• Confirmation that you drive on a regular basis;
• Provision of a letter from your insurance company to confirm that you have an up-to-date insurance policy, and have not had any accidents in the past 5 years;
• Provision of a letter from your doctor confirming that you are in good health and fit to drive; and
• A driving assessment carried out in terms of your Avis rental agreement by a member of our staff sitting with you in the vehicle.

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 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 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 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 £20.00 and £70.00. If you want to pick up the vehicle in the UK Mainland and drop it off in another country, you can expect it to be between £700 and £4,000.

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.

The prices we give you for optional extras when you book will generally be the price you will pay. Exchange rates or other reasons beyond our control may alter prices.

Customers with disabilities

I have a disability, do you offer adapted vehicles?
Yes, specially adapted vehicles are available at some of our rental locations.  Please call the Reservations team for more information.

I have a disability, do you offer hand controls?
Yes, we offer hand controls which are suitable if you have good use of your upper body, including hands and fingers.  Hand controls include a hand-operated brake, accelerator controls, a steering ball and panoramic mirrors are also available.  If you need them, they're completely free of charge.

To use hand controls, you will need to book an automatic vehicle. Please give us at least 48 hours' notice if you hand controls or panoramic mirrors fitted to the vehicle. If you need them at shorter notice, please call the Reservations team.

Popular optional extras to rent

I have small children, do you offer child seats?
Yes, we offer baby, infant, child and full backed 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 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 the United Kingdom all children must normally use a child car seat until they're 12 years old or 135cm tall. 

How much are your child seats?
The fee for renting a seat is £11.99 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 28 days.
 
If the seat is damaged, lost or stolen, you will have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost between £60.00 and £90.00 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'm not familiar with the area; can I rent a GPS (satellite navigation system)?Travel Companion Tablet - This provides a GPS service as well as other useful features you may need when travelling. The fee for hiring Travel Companion Tablet is between £9.99 and £14.99 per day depending on features activated. 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 device for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days. If the Travel Companion Tablet is damaged, lost or stolen, you'll have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost from £300.00 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 note: In some countries, it is against the law to use a GPS that tells you where speed cameras are. If you plan to travel outside of the United Kingdom you should check to see whether you can use our GPS as it will give you speed 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?

Travel Companion Tablet - This provides unlimited data per day, as well as other useful features you may need when travelling. The fee for hiring Travel Companion Tablet is between £9.99 and £14.99 a day depending on features activated. 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 device for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.

If the Travel Companion Tablet is damaged, lost or stolen, you’ll have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost from £300.00 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 any Travel Companion Tablet accessories are damaged, lost or stolen, you'll have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost from £2.00 to £10.00 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 note: In many countries, including the United Kingdom, 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.

I'm 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'm concerned about the road conditions, do you offer all-weather tyres?
No, unfortunately we do not offer all weather tyres at this time.

I'm going skiing, do you offer snow chains?
No, unfortunately we do not offer snow chains at this time.

I'm have brought my own skis with me, do you rent ski racks?
No, unfortunately we do not offer ski racks at this time.

I've left my hands-free kit behind, do you rent them?
No, unfortunately we do not offer hands-free kits at this time.

I'm moving items, do you rent blankets?
No, unfortunately we do not offer blankets at this time.

I'm moving items, do you rent trolleys?Yes, the fee for enting a sack trolley is £8.99 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 sack trolley for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.

Optional extras available to buy

 I've left my USB charger behind, do you sell them?
No, unfortunately we do not sell USB charges at this time.

I've left my mobile charger behind, do you sell them?
No, unfortunately we do not sell mobile charges at this time.

I want to charge my device in the car, do you sell car chargers?
No, unfortunately we do not sell car charges at this time.

I've 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 only allowed to use the vehicle in the following countries:

• England
• Scotland
• Wales
• Northern Ireland

If you wish to drive the car from Northern Ireland into the Republic of Ireland, your rental will be subject to a cross border coverage fee of 26.86 UKL. This fee covers cross border vehicle retrieval in case of breakdown. Avis cars may not be taken outside Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Can I buy a product to allow me to drive in other countries?

No. With effect from 14th July 2022 we have stopped selling continental cover, meaning that it's no longer possible to take our vehicles outside of the UK except to the Republic of Ireland. Information about the cost for this can be found on our website under continental cover.

Can I let anyone else drive?

Yes, but only if we have approved them. You may not let anyone drive the vehicle who hasn't been approved by us.
This shall not apply if, through no fault of your own, you are unable to drive the vehicle and the vehicle must be driven to prevent an imminent danger (e.g., if you’re in a medical emergency and you need to be taken to the hospital).
We charge a fee for every Additional Driver we allow to drive the vehicle. The price depends on the location you’re renting from, but you can expect it to be between EUR 9.00 and EUR 11.00 per day, per additional driver. The exact price will be shown during the booking process or disclosed to you before completing your booking. You may also call us to ask about the price.
If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you'll only be charged this additional fee for a maximum of 10 days and this will cover the entire duration of your rental, up to 28 days.
All additional drivers must meet our age, driving licence and ID requirements. Find out more: Please refer to sections "Age Information" and "Driving license and ID requirements" on this document.
If any additional driver is outside of our age restrictions, we will also charge a driver surcharge 

Do you offer a 'meet and greet' service?

No, unfortunately we are unable to offer a 'meet and greet' service in Austria.

Can I pick up the vehicle outside your normal opening hours?
Yes, some rental locations offer an out of hour's pick-up service where you can collect the vehicle and any optional extras outside the rental location's normal opening hours.
The out of hour's pick up fee is 35.00 Euro.
You must give us at least 24 hours notice to organize out of hour's pick-up. We may be able to provide the service at shorter notice, but you will need to check with the Reservations team.

My rental has a mileage allowance (mileage flat rate). I have driven more kilometres than stated, how much will I pay for excess mileage? Many of our vehicles are provided with unlimited mileage. If a mileage allowance is included, this will be shown or disclosed to you before completing your booking and stated on your rental agreement, as well as in your booking confirmation email. If you go over the mileage allowance, the price depends on the vehicle and location - but you can expect it to cost between EUR 0,50 and EUR 2,00 for every kilometre you've driven over the allowance. The exact price for the additional mileage will either be shown or disclosed to you before your booking is completed and stated on your rental agreement. You may also call us to ask about the price.

Roadside Assistance
How much does Roadside Assistance Plus cost?
The price is EUR 7.00 a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you'll only be charged this additional fee for a maximum of 10 days, but this will cover the entire duration of your rental, up to 28 days. The exact price for this will be either shown or disclosed to you before completing your booking and stated on your rental agreement. You may also call us to ask about the price.
More information on Roadside Assistance Plus: See Sections 9) and 17) of the General Conditions of Rental Can I smoke in the vehicle?
No, you are not allowed to smoke in it. If we believe anyone has smoked in the vehicle during the rental period, a specialist cleaning charge will apply.

Are there any roads or zones where I need to pay a fee before I can enter?
Yes, certain areas, such as highways have congestion charging zones meaning you need to pay a fee if you wish to drive in certain areas, on certain days and during certain times. In addition, 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 enter such areas or use such roads or bridges, 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.

I have been caught speeding, or I didn't pay a parking charge; what will I have to pay?
You are responsible for all fines and charges issued as a result of you or your additional drivers using the vehicle. You will find further information on this in the General Conditions of Rental.
If a fine or charge is sent to us because you haven't paid a charge or complied with the law, we will take payment for:

• Our processing fee of EUR 40.00 for every fine or fee that has been issued, and
• The fine or charge itself - if we have to pay it

I parked the vehicle at the entrance to a property or in a private parking space without authorisation. Will I be charged for the costs that ensue?
Yes, if you parked the vehicle at the entrance to a property or in a private parking space without authorisation and you are charged with trespass by the person affected, you must compensate us the ensuing reasonable costs of proceeding, in addition to a processing fee of EUR 40.00. We do not charge the processing fee if you or your passengers/additional drivers are not at fault with regard to the trespass.
I've left the interior of the vehicle very dirty and made it smell. Will I be charged to clean it?
Yes, if the interior of the vehicle is especially muddy, dirty, stained or has an unpleasant odour, and our standard cleaning procedure cannot deal with this, you will be charged a Specialist Cleaning Charge of EUR150.00. This does not apply if you and your co-driver/additional driver are not at fault (e.g., soiling due to an accident caused by a third party).
What happens if I don't return the incident report form or European accident form?
If you are involved in an accident, or the vehicle, key, accessory, a vehicle document or an extra is damaged, lost or stolen, you must complete a damage report form and in the case of an accident also the European Accident Statement report form correctly and in full and send it to us as soon as possible, but at the latest within seven days.
If you do not send us the damage report form or the European Accident Statement report form within seven days following the accident, loss or theft, a processing fee for our additional work amounting to EUR 40.00 will be levied, insofar as you are culpably responsible for the fact that we have not received a properly completed damage/accident report form within seven days. The payment of this processing fee does not, however, indemnify you from the obligation to submit to us the properly completed damage report form or the European Accident Statement report form. 

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 15.00 Euro and 100.00 Euro. 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 100.00 Euro and 5000.00 Euro. The exact price for this will be either shown or disclosed to you before completing your booking and stated on your rental agreement. You may also call us to ask about the price.

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 tariff valid on the day you return the vehicle. You may also call us to ask about the price.

Customers with disabilities

I have a disability, do you offer adapted vehicles?
No, unfortunately we do not offer any adapted cars at the moment.
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, child and boosters 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 old and weighing between 20 and 45 kilos. If you would like further information, please contact our Reservations team or a site employee.
Please remember that it is always your responsibility to check whether the seat is fitted correctly before you drive away.
Please note: In Austria, all children must normally use a child car seat until they’re 12 years old or 150 cm tall.
How much are your child seats?
The fee for renting a seat is 14 Euro per day. The price for this will be either shown or disclosed to you before completing your booking and stated on your rental agreement. You may also call us to ask about the price. If you rent the vehicle for more than 5 days, you’ll only be charged with this additional fee for a maximum of 5 days and get to use the seat for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.
If the seat is damaged, lost or stolen, you are responsible for the cost of the replacement, unless you were not culpable for the damage, loss or theft and/or it was not due to your fault or to that of your passengers or additional drivers. The costs for this will probably be between 20.00 Euro and 250.00 Euro plus the rental costs. You can enquire about the exact cost by phone or at the rental location. If you have agreed a liability limit (damage waiver) and this is applicable, your liability will be restricted to the excess agreed.

I'm not familiar with the area; can I rent a GPS (satellite navigation system)?
Yes, the fee for renting a GPS is between 13.00 Euro and 17.00 Euro 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 GPS for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.
If the GPS is damaged, lost or stolen, you'll have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost between 100.00 Euro and 150.00 Euro plus the rental costs. If you have agreed a liability limit (damage waiver) and this is applicable, your liability will be restricted to the excess agreed.
Please note: In some countries, it is against the law to use a GPS that tells you where speed cameras are. This is also illegal in Austria. If you rent a GPS from us, it won't give you such 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 at certain locations. To use this service you will need to read and agree to separate terms and conditions. We'll give you these terms and conditions at the rental location.
Please note: In many countries, including Austria, it is illegal to drive while using a handheld mobile phone (without a hands-free car kit), 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're renting - but you can expect it to be between 20.00 Euro and 25,00 Euro a day. The exact price for this will be either shown or disclosed to you before completing your booking and stated on your rental agreement. You may also call us to ask about the price.
If the mobile Wi-Fi device is damaged, lost or stolen, you are responsible for the cost of the replacement, unless you were not culpable for the damage, loss or theft and/or it was not due to your fault or to that of your passengers or additional drivers. This is likely to cost EUR 150,00 on top of the hire fee. If you have agreed a liability limit (damage waiver) and this is applicable, your liability will be restricted to the excess agreed.

If the SIM card or an accessory part of the mobile Wi-Fi device is damaged, lost or stolen, you are responsible for the cost of the replacement, unless you were not culpable for the damage, loss or theft and/or it was not due to your fault or to that of your passengers or additional drivers. This is likely to cost from EUR 3.00 to EUR 150,00 on top of the hire fee. If you have agreed a liability limit (damage waiver) and this is applicable, your liability will be restricted to the limit agreed. 

I'm 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'm concerned about the road conditions, do you offer all-weather tyres?

Between 01st of November and 15th of April all cars are equipped with winter tires.

I'm going skiing, do you offer snow chains?
Yes, if the rental location you're hiring from is in an area where it's illegal to drive without Snow Chains or all-weather tyres at certain times of year, the vehicle will automatically be supplied with snow chains and the fee will be included in your rental fee. You can ask not to have these but we recommend that you take either snow chains or all-weather tyres at these locations.
Snow chains are also available in some other rental locations. The fee for snow chains is 45.00 Euro per rental.If one of the snow chains is damaged, lost or stolen, you are responsible for the cost of the replacement, unless you were not culpable for the damage, loss or theft and/or it was not due to your fault or to that of your passengers or additional drivers. This is likely to cost between 50.00 Euro and 200.00 Euro on top of the hire fee. If you have agreed a liability limit (damage waiver) and this is applicable, your liability will be restricted to the excess agreed.

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

I'm have brought my own skis with me, do you rent ski racks?
Yes, some rental locations offer ski racks. The fee for ski racks is 45.00 Euro per rental to rent a Ski Rack from us.
Ski racks can't 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’ll have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost between 250.00 Euro and 500.00 Euro 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

How much does it cost if I do not agree to extend the rental period and I return the car more than 29 minutes late?
The late return administration fee is EUR 15.00. In addition, we calculate an additional rental fee for every part-day of the late return, which is set out in more detail in the General Conditions of Rental.

International journeys are permitted for certain countries outside Austria, but always require the prior consent of Avis.

In the event of approval by Avis, a Cross Border Fee (CBD) must be paid. This amounts to a minimum of EUR 12.00 per day and a maximum of EUR 84.00 per rental. If Avis has given its consent, the following provisions apply:

What countries am I allowed to take the vehicle to?

You may drive the vehicle in the following countries with exceptions:

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

Porsche vehicles may only be driven in Austria (A), Germany (D) and Switzerland (CH), France (F) and Monaco (MC).

*Select Series vehicles are not allowed to enter following countires.

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

*Select Series vehicles and vehicle categories I and J are not allowed to enter following countires.

• Bosnia-Herzegovina (BIH)
• Romania (RO)
• Serbia (SRB)

You are not allowed to enter Albania (AL), Armenia (AM), Azerbaijan (AZ), Bulgaria (BG), Belarus (BY), Cyprus (CY), Estonia (EST), Georgia (GE), Greece (GR), Iceland (IS), Kazakhstan (KZ), Kosovo (RKS), Latvia (LV), Lithuania (LT), Malta (M), Macedonia (MK), Moldova (MD), Montenegro (MNE), Russia (RUS), Turkey (TR), Ukraine (UA), Hungary (HU) and outside continental Europe. Weiterhin verboten ist die Benutzung: Auf den Balearen, den Kanarischen Inseln, Korsika, Kreta und Sardinien

Can I buy a product to allow me to drive in other countries?
No, unfortunately we do not offer any other products that allow you to travel to other countries.

Full Value voucher rentals are accepted.
Fixed Value voucher rentals require the renter to present an Avis-honored charge card or be cash qualified

Any car group that contains a Mercedes must present 2 Avis-honored charge cards.  One of the charge cards must be either an American Express or Diners Club card.  Authorization of the estimated rental charges will be obtained on both cards at the time of rental.