Acceptance of the Loss Damage Waiver relieves the renter and authorized additional drivers of responsibility for loss of, or damage to the Avis car, when they comply with the terms and conditions listed on the rental document jacket. At the time of rental, the customer must initial whether he/she accepts or declines the LDW and optional services. LDW and optional services must be signed for at the rental counter.
LDW is taxable.

If LDW is not accepted, the customer is financially responsible for the full value of:

• Accident damage
• Glass damage
• Stolen items (radio, battery, etc.)
• Vandalism
• Theft of the car

Exceptions:

In Wisconsin, if LDW is not accepted, the renter is liable for all loss or damage to the Avis car due to an accident or reckless, wanton behavior.

In Illinois, if LDW is not accepted, the customer is financially responsible for the following types of damage, the responsibility amount varies based on car group rented ranging from $20,000.00 up to a maximum of $42,000.00 for rentals :

• Accident damage
• Glass damage
• Stolen items (radio, battery, etc.)
• Vandalism
• Theft of the car

Canceling LDW
Once LDW has been purchased, it must remain on the contract. The customer has the option to return the car & close the rental agreement; however, this could change the rate for the rental agreement and a different, possibly higher, rate could apply for a new rental.

Exceptions:
Customers who rent in New York and purchase LDW in New York can decide to cancel this service at no charge, within specific guidelines:

• Rental must be 2 days or more.
• The cancellation must be within the first 24 hours of the rental.
• The actual renter must take the car to an Avis location for inspection & must sign a cancellation notice.

Loss of Use
The customer may also be responsible for reimbursing Avis for the revenue lost by not being able to use the car while it is being repaired or not recovered due to theft (referred to as Loss of Use).

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

Avis accepts most major credit cards as credit identification at the time of rental.  The renter's name must be on the credit card.

Specialty or Signature Series Vehicles:  2 CREDIT CARDS in the renter's name are required to rent ALL Specialty or Signature Series vehicles.

Accepted credit card list:  Avis Charge Card, American Express, AT&T Capital, Diner's Club Int'l, Discover, China UnionPay, JCB, MasterCard, and Visa.  Some locations may not accept each of the referenced cards.

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.

Avis may request an authorization hold against your account for the estimated rental charges of the rental, but reserves the right in its sole discretion to request an extra value to be based on certain factors as we deem appropriate:

• Most rentals may require an authorization hold of the estimated rental charges plus $200.00 USD.
• If you have prepaid the rental, the hold amount will be $250.00 USD.

While this hold is in place, the funds will not be available for your use.  When the rental is over, we will process the reversal, but the bank may take time to post it back to the account.

Note: Prepaid credit cards are not acceptable methods of credit identification to pick up a car at any location.  One of the above mentioned cards must be presented.  Prepaid credit cards are accepted at time of return only.

Participating locations will accept a Debit card, however, it must have an accepted bank processing logo (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, Discover, etc) at the time of rental if you are at least 25 years of age with the following requirements:

• The name of the renter must be on the debit card.
• A debit card is accepted as credit identification for Economy cars, Compact cars, Intermediate cars, Standard cars, Full-size cars, Premium cars, Convertible cars, Standard SUV's or Intermediate SUV's. The rental of any other vehicle category will require a major credit card.
• At airport locations, you will be required to show proof of a return airline flight that corresponds with your rental.
• You will be subject to a credit check to determine and ensure credit worthiness before releasing the car to you.  If your credit file is frozen with Equifax, you will be required to lift the restriction prior to your rental.  Lifting the restriction does not guarantee that you will be able to rent a vehicle as you will still be subject to a credit check.

Avis may request an authorization hold against your account for the estimated rental charges of the rental, but reserves the right in its sole discretion to request an extra value to be based on certain factors as we deem appropriate:

• Most rentals may require an authorization hold of the estimated rental charges plus $200 USD.
• Rentals of 4 days or more may require an authorization hold of the estimated rental charges plus $300 USD.
• If you have prepaid the rental with a debit card, the hold is $250.00 USD.

THESE FUNDS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR USE.  When the rental is over we will process the reversal, but the bank may take time to post it back to the account.  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 overdraft fees based on this policy.

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

Note: Prepaid Debit/Gift cards are not acceptable methods of credit identification to pick up a car at any location.  Prepaid Debit/Gift cards are accepted at time of return only.

At time of pick-up, driver must present a valid, U.S.-issued driver's license and credit card (or debit card at participating locations) in the driver's name.  If the driver's license is not issued in the U.S., you must present your drivers license and either a passport or a Canadian enhanced license in the driver's name.

Restrictions

• Customers who are renting (reservation, walkup or upsell) an Avis Signature Series (all Group X vehicles) and presents a non-U.S. issued driver's license along with a U.S. address during the qualification process will also be required to produce a non-U.S. issued passport from the same country identified on the driver's license that is presented.
• Renters presenting a driver's license from Mali or Cameroon who wish to rent a vehicle other than car groups A-E MUST also present an International Driver's Permit and a valid passport from the same country identified on the driver's license.  These renters WILL also be required to present a secondary form of credit identification to complete the rental process.

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 Traveler Program Surcharge or Excise Tax of up to $1.50 per day may be applied and will be assessed in connection with miles, points or credits earned pursuant to this reservation.
• Extensions or late returns may result in additional charges.

Un client qui loue une voiture de luxe, une mini-fourgonnette, une fourgonnette de 12 passagers, un VUS pleine grandeur, un VUS prestige, un VUS Élite standard ou tout véhicule de la catégorie spécialité, série signature, voiture cool doit avoir au moins 25 ans.

• Exception : Un client avec un numéro de rabais d'entreprise acceptable peut louer ces catégories de véhicules susmentionnées à 21 ans sans frais d'âge minimum.

Pour toutes les autres catégories de véhicules, un client présentant une carte de crédit reconnue doit avoir au moins 21 ans.  Dans la plupart des cas, une surtaxe jeune conducteur de 27,00 $ par jour s'appliquera aux locataires âgés de 21 à 24 ans.

• Exception : Un client présentant une carte de crédit reconnue avec un numéro de réduction d'entreprise acceptable peut louer à 18 ans sans frais d'âge minimum.

Un client présentant une carte de débit bancaire acceptable doit avoir au moins 25 ans.  (Voir les politiques sur les cartes de débit pour les catégories de véhicules acceptables et tous les détails.)

• Exception : Un client présentant une carte de débit bancaire acceptable avec un numéro de réduction d'entreprise peut louer à 21 ans sans frais d'âge minimum.

Un client présentant une carte de crédit Avis, une carte Visa/MasterCard émise par le gouvernement ou un bon de commande/voyage gouvernemental peut louer une voiture de n'importe quelle catégorie à 18 ans sans frais pour les mineurs.

At the time of rental, the renter or authorized driver may be subject to an electronic DMV check from the issuing state of the driver's license, or may be asked to sign a declaration attesting to specific criteria:

• The renter/authorized driver has a valid license that is not currently suspended, expired, revoked, canceled or surrendered.
• The renter/authorized driver has not, within the last 36 months had 1 or more convictions for reckless driving.
• The renter/authorized driver has not, within the last 36 months had 1 or more convictions for driving under the influence (DUI), driving while intoxicated (DWI), or driving while alcohol impaired (DWAI).
• The renter/authorized driver has not, within the last 36 months failed to report or leave the scene of an accident.
• The renter/authorized driver has never been in possession of a stolen vehicle or used a vehicle in a crime.
• The renter/authorized driver has not, within the last 24 months had 3 or more convictions for moving violations (including seat belt violations).
• The renter/authorized driver has not, within the last 36 months had 3 or more accidents

Frais de plein.Le réservoir de la plupart des véhicules est plein au moment de la location.

Là où cette option est offerte, sous réserve des lois applicables, si vous conduisez moins de 120 kilomètres/75 milles, vous acceptez que nous ajoutions un montant forfaitaire à la location, lequel sera établi dans le contrat de location et au comptoir au moment de la location. Pour éviter ces frais, présentez un reçu pour le carburant acheté au moment de la restitution et ce montant forfaitaire sera supprimé de vos frais de location totaux. Si cet alinéa (a) ne s'applique pas, il existe trois options de ravitaillement :

1) Si vous n’acceptez pas l’option carburant, aux endroits où l’option est offerte, au début de votre location et que vous restituez le véhicule avec moins d’essence qu’à sa prise en charge, comme nous le décidons à notre seule discrétion, nous vous demanderons de payer des frais de plein, au tarif par mille/kilomètre ou par gallon/litre en vigueur qui est indiqué dans le contrat de location ou divulgué à la location. Le tarif par mille/kilomètre est appliqué si vous n'achetez pas d'essence pendant la location. Pour calculer ce montant, nous multiplions le nombre de milles/kilomètres parcourus, indiqué sur le compteur du véhicule (ou fournis par l’appareil de télématique du véhicule) par le tarif par mille/kilomètre indiqué sur le contrat de location. Le tarif par gallon est utilisé si vous achetez du carburant pendant la location et vous devez nous fournir un reçu à notre demande, mais le réservoir n’est pas aussi plein lorsque vous restituez le véhicule que lorsque vous avez reçu le véhicule (en utilisant la jauge installée en usine, arrondie vers le bas au réservoir 1/8 le plus proche), fois le tarif par gallon indiqué sur le contrat de location.

Bien que ces deux méthodes soient utilisées pour faciliter le calcul des frais d’essence, le tarif par mille et le tarif par gallon produisent presque le même résultat. Certains de nos véhicules sont équipés d'une télématique embarquée qui enregistre les quantités réelles de carburant dans le réservoir à essence. Dans le cas où votre véhicule dispose d'un tel appareil, vous serez facturé pour le montant réel de l'essence nécessaire pour remplir le réservoir en fonction de la lecture de cet appareil.

2) Si vous acceptez l’option carburant au début de votre location, vous serez facturé comme indiqué dans le contrat de location pour cet achat et vous ne paierez pas de frais de service pour le plein. Si vous choisissez cette option, aucuns frais supplémentaires d'essence ne vous seront facturés, mais vous ne recevrez aucun crédit pour le niveau d'essence restant dans le réservoir à la restitution du véhicule.  Si vous acceptez l’option carburant au début de votre location, vous serez facturé comme indiqué dans le contrat de location pour cet achat et vous ne paierez pas de frais de plein pour tout carburant non couvert par l’option de carburant partiel. Le prix par gallon de l'option carburant est toujours inférieur aux frais de plein. Il est possible que le prix d'un plein effectué dans une station-service locale soit inférieur aux frais de plein ou au prix facturé dans le cadre de l'option carburant. Il est entendu que les frais de plein ne représentent pas une vente de carburant au détail.

3) Vous pouvez éviter les frais de plein si vous restituez le véhicule avec autant d'essence que lors de sa prise en charge et, sur demande de notre part, présentez un reçu pour l'achat d'essence. Si vous mettez du carburant dans la voiture, vous devez utiliser le bon carburant (avec le type d’essence indiqué sur l’autocollant d’information sur le carburant de la voiture ou le diesel sur route). N’utilisez pas de carburant à base d’éthanol même si le véhicule indique qu’il s’agit d’un véhicule à carburant mixte.

• If a No Show fee applies to a reservation, it is indicated when the booking is made.
• Standard rental terms and conditions apply.
• If your plans change and you no longer require the rental, you must cancel the reservation 24 hours before the scheduled pick-up time or you will be charged the fee disclosed at the time of reservation.
• The fee is charged 24-48 hours after the scheduled pick up . No other charges will be placed on the card.
• A cancellation number will be provided at time of cancellation if cancellation occurs prior to scheduled pick up. Please retain for your records.
• If an Avis Wizard number is used at time of reservation the form of payment in the Wizard profile will be used for the credit card guarantee.
• By making the reservation you consent and authorize the no show fee to be added to your credit card if you don't rent the car and fail to cancel the reservation prior to the scheduled pick-up.
• Regardless of the form of payment used at the time of reservation for the no show fee, all location credit and debit card hold rules apply.
• This fee will not be charged if your flight is cancelled and the airline and flight number are in the reservation prior to your scheduled pick-up.

• If a No Show fee applies to a reservation, it is indicated when the booking is made.
• Standard rental terms and conditions apply.
• If your plans change and you no longer require the rental, you must cancel the reservation 24 hours before the scheduled pick-up time or you will be charged the fee disclosed at the time of reservation.
• The fee is charged 24-48 hours after the scheduled pick up . No other charges will be placed on the card.
• A cancellation number will be provided at time of cancellation if cancellation occurs prior to scheduled pick up. Please retain for your records.
• If an Avis Wizard number is used at time of reservation the form of payment in the Wizard profile will be used for the credit card guarantee.
• By making the reservation you consent and authorize the no show fee to be added to your credit card if you don't rent the car and fail to cancel the reservation prior to the scheduled pick-up.
• Regardless of the form of payment used at the time of reservation for the no show fee, all location credit and debit card hold rules apply.
• This fee will not be charged if your flight is cancelled and the airline and flight number are in the reservation prior to your scheduled pick-up.

Renters who have indicated a country of residence outside of the US will be required to present a non US issued drivers license and a non US issued passport OR an international airline ticket at the time of rental to qualify for the rate.

If you have added any of the following rental options to your reservations, terms and conditions may apply.

GPS:

• Available at participating locations.
• Minimum age is 25 but may vary by locations, underage surcharges may apply at certain locations.
• Reliability of directions subject to timing of software implementation as well as that of which has been provided by the maker of the installed maps.
• I (renter) acknowledge that the rental vehicle may be equipped with GPS (global positioning satellite system). I acknowledge that the satellite system may be limited by atmospheric or topographical conditions. I further acknowledge that the GPS unit may be rendered inoperative if it is tampered with or destroyed and or damaged in an accident or if the satellite systems are obstructed and inoperative.
• Customer is responsible for all costs in the event of lost, stolen or damaged GPS unit and all of its components.
• Renter agrees to release and hold Avis harmless for any GPS unit failures. 

Gas Service Option

• Fees for the Gas Service Option are not included in the Estimated Total.
• Fees are assessed and applied at the time of rental.
• Fees vary by location and are determined by current market value of gasoline in surrounding area of rental location and the fuel tank size of rental vehicle.
• Customer will receive no credit or refund for unused fuel left in tank at time of return.

Roadside Assistance

• Taxes not included in the Estimated Total will be applied at the time of rental.
• Roadside Assistance service is available at all participating locations in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, & U.S. Virgin Islands and New Zealand.
• Roadside Assistance covers the cost for assistance with key replacement, lockouts, tire change service fee, jump starts and emergency fuel delivery (up to 3 gallons).
• Prohibited use of the vehicle will void this option.

SiriusXM®

• Taxes not included in the Estimated Total will be applied at the time of rental.
• Available at participating U.S. locations  

Other Options

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

View the Avis Rental terms and conditions.

If you are booking with Amazon Benefits, additional Amazon Terms and Conditions apply.

Opt-in
Avis Mobile Notifications is a standard rated subscription alert service providing time-sensitive mobile alerts and MMS to customers that include updates to the customer's current and upcoming rentals, and information about claims or inquiries relating to past rentals. By providing your phone number you agree to receive text messages, including text messages sent by an automatic telephone dialing system ("ATDS"), from us and our service partners regarding your rental. Messaging frequency varies based on customer journey. We will not use an ATDS to send you texts for marketing purposes unless we receive your prior express written consent. You are not required to provide consent in order to purchase any of our goods or services.

Opt-out
To Opt-Out of marketing text messages text "STOP" from your mobile device in response to a marketing text message. You can also manage your preferences to receive marketing text messages by updating your Avis profile at Avis.com. Simply select "No" from the SMS Notifications option in the communication preference section of your profile.

Help
To get help, text "HELP" in response to a text message or email custserv@avis.com or call 1-800-352-7900.

Carriers Supported (U.S. only)
AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile®, Verizon Wireless, Virgin Mobile USA, U.S. Cellular®, Metro PCS, ACS Wireless, All West Wireless, Bluegrass, Boost USA, Cambridge Telecom, Cellcom, Cellular South, Centennial, Cincinnati Bell, Cricket Communications, Cellular One of East Central Illinois, Appalachian Wireless, Farmer's Mutual Telephone Company, General Communications, Golden State Cellular, PC Management, Inland Cellular, Illinois Valley Cellular, Nex-Tech Wireless, Nucla-Naturita, nTelos, Revol, Silver Star PCS (Gold Star), Snake River PCS, South Central, Syringa, Thumb Cellular, UBET Wireless, Unicel, United Wireless, and West Central Wireless. 
*T-Mobile is not liable for delayed or undelivered messages

Carriers Supported (Canada only)
Aliant Mobility, Bell Mobility, Eastlink, Fido, Mobilicity, MTS, NorthernTel Mobility, Public Mobile, Rogers Wireless, SaskTel Mobility, Telébec Mobilité, TELUS Mobility, Vidéotron, Virgin Mobile Canada, WIND Mobile

Complete Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy:

Warranty 
Avis will not be liable for any delays in the receipt of any SMS messages connected with our SMS Gateway. Delivery of SMS messages is subject to effective transmission from your wireless service provider/network operator.

Privacy 
We will only use your information to provide you the services you request and as set forth in our privacy notice which can be found at www.avis.com/privacy.

Fee
Avis does not charge a fee for text messaging service. Standard messaging and data rates may apply, we are not responsible for any charges from a person's service provider that may result from us providing this service. Avis assumes no responsibility for charges incurred by signing up for this text messaging service. Any text messaging fees that you incur will be billed on your individual mobile provider bill.

Towing is not permitted. Vehicles cannot be used to tow or push anything.  A trailer hitch cannot be installed on the vehicles.

Canada:
Vehicles may be driven into Canada with no restrictions. The rental counter must be notified at the time of the rental that you plan to drive into Canada so the location can provide a copy of the “Canadian Non-Resident Insurance Card” or you may download card click here. (Provided at no cost). Based on availability, one-way rentals may be allowed to some Canada cities.

Mexico:  Vehicles rented at this location are not allowed to travel into Mexico.

E-TOLL COLLECTION DEVICE AVAILABILITY

TOLL PAYMENT TAG PASS
You are responsible for payment of all tolls incurred during the rental period. We offer an optional service called e-toll that allows customers to use electronic toll lanes on highways, bridges, tunnels and other tolled passages. All vehicles are pre-equipped to electronically process tolls. If you do not pay cash for tolls, you automatically opt into our e-toll service to which you agree to pay us or our toll program administrator with whom we will share your credit card/debit information for all tolls incurred during your rental and all related fees, charges and penalties. The e-toll fees may take 4-8 weeks after the rental to be billed to your credit card/debit card on file.

E-TOLL SERVICE CONVENIENCE FEES
The convenience fee for e-Toll usage is $3.95 up to $5.95 USD for each day you use the E-Toll device and there is a maximum of $19.75 up to $29.75 USD per rental month, plus toll charges. There are NO service charges if e-Toll is NOT USED during the rental duration.

E-TOLL UNLIMITED

Available at participating locations in the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont, Washington and West Virginia.
If you use the unlimited E-Toll service, all cost of tolls and convenience Fees are included. For this service, you pay a flat fee of $10.99 up to $23.99 USD per each day of the rental period, regardless of whether or not you incur any tolls, or a flat fee of $54.95 up to $119.95 USD per week. E-toll unlimited must be purchased at the beginning of the rental.

OPTING OUT OF E-TOLL
If you do not choose e-toll unlimited at the time of rental, you may avoid the standard e-toll fees on any given day during the term of the rental if you ensure the transponder shield box is in the "closed" position and you pay cash for all tolls, use your own adequately funded, properly mounted and compatible electronic toll device to pay for all tolls, or pay the toll authority directly and follow the toll authority rules and requirements.

For more information on tolling, please visit avis.com/etoll or check at the time of rental.