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Car Hire Monaco

Monaco Downtown (OAC)
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Address
9 Ave D Ostende, Monte-Carlo, Monaco, 98000, FR
Phone
(377) 93 30 17 53
Hours of operation
Mon-Fri
09:00 AM - 12:30 PM
01:30 PM - 05:00 PM

Location Information

GENERAL DIRECTIONS

Drop off in Ostende parking beside the Avis station.
KEYBOX at the Avis station.
AFTER HOURS: Not available

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Find your perfect hire car in Monaco

If you fancy joining the jet set even just for a long weekend, Monaco, renowned as the playground of the rich and famous, is the place to go. It may be the smallest nation on earth after Vatican City, but Monaco packs a big jewel-encrusted punch for its glittering 0.8 square miles.

Renowned for its grand prix, breathtaking superyachts basking in the Med, casinos and gastronomic delights, the Principality oozes glamour and luxury at every corner. But the city state is not just about the high life, there are hidden gems to be discovered in its historic districts, the most well-known of which is Monte Carlo.

Collect your Avis hire car from our location in the heart of Monte Carlo and start your Monaco adventure.

Where to find Avis in Monaco

You’ll find our friendly team at Avis Monaco on Avenue Ostende, right in the beating heart of Monte Carlo overlooking the quayside of Port Hercule. The natural deep seaport is a draw for super yachts and the venue for the prestigious Monaco Yacht Show. This means when you collect your rental car, you’ll be setting off alongside one of the most photographed harbours in the world. As well as having a spectacular harbourside location, our Monaco agency also enjoys the privilege of a prime position on the route of the Formula 1 Grand Prix.

How to get from Avis in Monte Carlo to Monaco city

The drive from our Avis location in Monte Carlo to the majestic city of Monaco perched high on the rock looking out over the Mediterranean takes just 4min via Rue Grimaldi and Avenue Quarantaine. You can’t drive up onto the rock itself with its royal palace and administrative buildings but should park in the 500-space Parking des Pêcheurs below and take the escalator up to the centre of the city.

Things to do in Monaco

Take a look at a map of Monaco and you are spoilt for choice in terms of things to do in your time in the Principality. Each of the city’s 11 districts has its own distinct character and appeal. Start off in Monte Carlo - home to the world famous casino and the route of the Monaco Grand Prix.

Take a stroll around the palm-fringed waterfront stopping off at one of the many popular cafes and bars for a spot of people-watching. If you have come to Monaco to shop, head for one of the city’s luxurious shopping centres like the marble clad Metropole for haute couture, fine jewellery and perfumes. Enjoy exploring the city’s pristine parks and gardens with designs to please everyone from the stunning Japanese-inspired zen botanical masterpiece to the beautiful Princess Grace Rose Garden, created by Prince Rainier III in memory of his late wife.

Climb up to the old town high upon the Rock, where you can see the changing of the guard outside the Palace and then onto the terrace of the fortress for the best views across the city. While you are there, don’t miss one of Monaco’s architectural gems, the Oceanographic Museum, opened in 1910 and described as the temple of the sea.

Recommended day trips from Monaco

When you have spent time in pacy, vibrant Monte Carlo and absorbed the atmosphere and charm of historic Monaco, you’ll be able to take to the road and drive further afield to explore the delights of the French Riviera. Head inland and you’ll reach Provence with its lavender fields, orchards and vineyards and beguiling hilltop villages.

Drive east along the coast from Monaco and within a short distance you cross the border into Italy. Take the iconic A8 autoroute also known as La Provençale and enjoy a bucket list drive along the Cote D’Azur to Italy’s Ligurian coast. The 42km drive to the coastal resort town of San Remo takes around 50min. Build in a detour into the Ligurian Hills to reach the picturesque riverside village of Dolceacqua with its castles and curved stone bridges.

The cities of Nice and Marselles are within easy reach to the west of Monaco but for something a little different away from the hustle and bustle, the peaceful peninsula of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat is an idyllic location for nature lovers. The 30min, 13km drive along the scenic M6098 coast road is unmissable.

Is it worth hiring a car in Monaco?

While there is plenty to see over a few days in Monaco, this is the perfect base to enjoy a bucket-list drive around the Cote d’Azur. With your Avis hire car, you are free to explore this stunning location at your own pace stopping off in local towns and villages or even crossing borders with Italy and Switzerland within easy reach.

Tips for driving in Monaco

If you are driving in Monaco for the first time or haven’t travelled there recently, make sure you familiarise yourself with the local driving rules before picking up your car. Some key road rules observed by Monégasque motorists include driving on the right and overtaking on the left. The local speed limit is 50lm/hr. Be aware that low beam headlamps must always remain on and you can only use your horn in cases of immediate danger. Mobile phones can only be used as a built-in audio device. It is forbidden to use headphones or earbuds. In built up areas be aware that bus lanes are reserved exclusively for buses, bicycles and taxis.

If you are planning to drive in France, check out the latest road rules in France before you travel.

Parking in Monaco

The Principality of Monaco operates 40 underground car parks with free parking for the first hour. The newly opened Parking des Salines car park on the western side of the city offers 1,800 spaces over 15 levels, with half-day and full day rates. Be aware that vehicles parked illegally may be towed away and impounded.

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Renter Requirements

  • Optional Coverages
  • Credit Card Policies
  • Debit Card Policies
  • Drivers License
  • Public Liability and Property Damage
  • Additional Information
  • Age Requirements
  • Estimated Totals
  • Fuel Policy
  • ID Requirements
  • Miscellaneous Information
  • One Way Rentals
  • Rental Options
  • Returns
  • Travel Into Other Countries
  • Personal Accident and Effects Insurance (PEP)

Damage

What products reduce the amount I have to pay if the vehicle is damaged during the rental?
If you have Damage Waiver (CDW) and the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are damaged, the amount you have to pay for the damage will be reduced to than the excess stated on your rental agreement for each clearly separate incident of damage meaning you'll pay for the lower amount between the cost of repair or replacement and the excess for each clearly separate incident of damage, plus a damage processing fee and an on the ground vehicle idle time fee, invoiced as stated in our tariff conditions. If you can show the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you. If you can show the damage was less than we said, we will refund you the difference.
How much is the excess?
This is stated on your rental agreement, and also in your booking confirmation email, for each clearly separate incident of damage. You can reduce the excess even further by buying an excess reduction product.
Please note that if you damage the vehicle on more than one occasion, you must, to the extent the law will allow, pay the excess stated on the rental agreement for each clearly separate incident of damage.
How do I get Damage Waiver (CDW)?
In most cases, Damage Waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it's included, it will be stated on your rental agreement and in your booking confirmation email. If it isn't included, the price depends on the vehicle you're renting and the place you're renting it from. But you can expect it to cost between 11.04 Euro and 24.08 Euro a day.
Is there an excess reduction product available to reduce my excess further?
Yes, (Super Cover) is an excess reduction product which reduces your excess to zero except for vans. This also cancels the damage administration fee and the on the ground vehicle idle time fee. Please see our tariff conditions.
Will I need to pay if the windscreen or any other window is damaged?
Yes.  However, Windscreen Protection (LI) reduces the amount you have to pay if the windscreen or any other window is damaged to zero.  
 How do I get Windscreen Protection?
If you've bought Windscreen Protection, it will be stated on your rental agreement. The price depends on the vehicle you're renting and the place you're renting it from. But you can expect it to cost between 1 Euro and 3.01 Euro a day.
What happens if I damage any optional extras I rent from you?
If any optional extras are damaged, you have to pay for the cost of replacement, or their estimated repair costs in addition to the rental fee.

Are there any times when the excess would not apply?
Yes, the amount you pay will not be reduced if damage was caused by or as a result of:

  • Water or fire damage that was not your fault.
  • Driving the vehicle without due care and attention
  • Driving or using the vehicle in breach of your contract

What do I have to pay if I don't have Damage Waiver?
If the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are damaged during your rental, unless you can prove the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, you'll have to pay:

  • Either the cost of replacement, or the estimated repair costs whichever is cheaper
  • Plus our loss of use, including an on the ground vehicle idle time fee
  • Plus an administration fee

Where can I find information of damage charges I've paid?
If we find damage, we'll charge the amount you have to pay to your card. Unless you've asked us to send you a receipt by post or email, you'll be able to find details of this payment
here.

Theft

What products reduce the amount I have to pay if the vehicle is lost or stolen during the rental?
If you have Theft Protection waiver (TP) and the vehicle is stolen, the amount you have to pay will be reduced to no more than the excess stated on your rental agreement, plus the processing fee charged as per our tariff conditions. If you can show the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you. If you can show the damage was less than we said, we will refund you the difference. If you can show the loss or theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you. 
How much is the excess?
Depending on car group rented, customer is liable for an amount ranging between 10,000.00 Euro and 44,000.00 Euro if Theft Protection (TP) is not taken.  Purchase of TP reduces liability to an amount between  800.00 Euro and 1600.00 Euro depending on car group rented for theft of the Avis vehicle.You can reduce the excess even further by buying an excess reduction product.
How do I get Theft Protection waiver?
In most cases, Theft Protection waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your rental agreement and in your booking confirmation email. If it isn't included, the price depends on the vehicle you're renting and the place you're renting it from. But you can expect it to cost between 5.02 Euro and 9.03 Euro a day.
 Is there an excess reduction product available to reduce my excess further?
Yes, Super Cover is an excess reduction product which reduces your excess to zero. The price depends on the vehicle and location but you can expect it to cost between 12.04 Euro and 24.05 Euro. To get the SCDW you also need to have Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver (TP) . SCDW is between 12.04 Euro and 24.05 Euro a day.

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, you have to pay for the cost of replacement in addition to the rental fee.

Are there any times when the excess would not apply?
Yes, the amount you pay will not be reduced if the loss or theft was caused by or as a result of:

  • Keys being left in the vehicle
  • Keys being lost or stolen
  • Using the vehicle in breach of the contract

What do I have to pay if I don't have Theft Protection?
If the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are lost or stolen during your rental, you'll have to pay:

  • The cost of replacement
  • Plus our loss of use

If you can show theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you.
Where can I find information of theft charges I've paid?
If a loss or theft has occurred, unless you can prove the theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we'll charge the amount you have to pay to your card. Unless you've asked us to send you a receipt by post or email, you'll be able to find details of this payment
here

Damage to people and their property

What do I have to pay if I injure someone whilst driving?
Third Party Liability (TPL) cover is provided with the vehicle as standard. This means that if you have an accident in our vehicle and you injure someone, including any of your passengers, or you damage anything which belongs to them, you will not have to pay any of their costs. Third Party Liability cover does not cover any death or injury suffered by the driver of our vehicle or any damage to personal items in our vehicle.
Are there any times when third party liability cover would not apply?
If the law requires us to provide you with third party liability cover, the minimum cover required by law will still apply but we, or our insurer, may seek to recover our costs from you if the accident was caused by:

  • By you breaking the contract (for example allowing someone we had not approved drive the vehicle of driving whilst under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other unlawful substance),
  • By you breaking the law
  • As a result of your negligence or recklessness.


What products cover the driver of the vehicle?
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) covers the driver of the vehicle persondriver of the vehicle in the event of an accident, and in addition the luggage and personal belongings of the driver of the vehicle in the event of damage, theft or loss. PAI provides the following benefits:

  • A maximum of 100,000 Euro in the event of death, loss of limbs or or eyes or permant total disability.
  • A maximum of 25,000  Euro towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident, with an excess of 70 Euro per claim
  • Luggage and personal belongings up to 2000 Euro per vehicle - excluding any items you rented through us, (again, there are conditions, within the limit of 250 Euro per item and with an excess of 75 Euro per vehicle), provided that such luggage and personal belongings were in the luggage compartment, in the roof box or in the glove box of the vehicle. In addition, in case of theft, a statement of theft should be reported to the police within 48 hours. Such statement of theft shall necessarily contain the exhaustive list of stolen items which would be considered to determine any possible compensation

Who provides Personal Accident Insurance?
Personal Accident Insurance is underwritten by AIG Europe Limited. You will need to agree to their terms and conditions. Our agen retains 20% of the price you pay after insurance premium tax has been deducted, as commission. Independent companies member of the network may offer different cover, underwritten by a different insurer.
How do I get Personal Accident Insurance?
If you've bought Personal Accident Insurance, it will be stated on your rental agreement. 

Can I increase my cover and reduce my excess?
Yes, you can purchase our Super Personal Accident Insurance (SPAI) insurance which increases your cover, reduces your excess to Euro 50 per claim, and provides the following enhanced benefits:

  • A maximum of 200,000 Euro in the event of death, loss of limbs or eyes or permanent total disability.
  • A maximum of 50,000  Euro towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident, with an excess of 70 Euro per claim
  • Luggage and personal belongings up to 6,000 Euro per vehicle - excluding any items you rented through us (again, there are conditions, within the limit of 350 Euro per item), provided that such luggage and personal belongings were in the luggage compartment, in the roof box or in the glove box of the vehicle. In addition, in case of theft, a statement of theft should be reported to the police within 48 hours. Such statement of theft shall necessarily contain the exhaustive list of stolen items which would be considered to determine any possible compensation.
  • Expenses for replacing locks up to 750 Euro
  • Additional travel expenses up to 750 Euro.

Is Super Personal Accident Insurance available when renting any vehicles?
Yes, you can buy Super Personal Accident Insurance not matter what vehicle you rent.
How do I get Super Personal Accident Insurance?
If you've bought Super Personal Accident Insurance, it will be stated on your rental agreement. 


What will you pay if I don't have Personal Accident Insurance?
If the driver of the vehicle is involved in an accident and is injured or dies, no compensation will be possible through us. If any personal items in the vehicle are damaged, lost or stolen, their repair or replacement will not be borne by us.
For information, 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 protection package?
Yes, we offer a variety of protection packages:

  • Pack Super Protection (PSP) includes Super Cover, Super Personal Accident, Roadside Assistance Plus, and Windscreen Protection.

The price depends on the vehicle and location but you can expect it to costs between 25.14 Euro and 167.66 Euro a day.

Third party protection products

I have bought a protection product from an external provider, can I use it?
If you decide to buy cover from someone else, you will have to pay our full costs Find out more: see "What will you pay if I don't have"  within this section of this document then you'll need to make a claim with the external provider to get your money back.  It is your responsibility to ensure you understand the terms of any cover you buy from an external provider and for any claim you make.  We are unable to help you with your claim.