Daño

¿Qué productos reducen el monto que tengo que pagar si el vehículo se daña durante el alquiler?
Si tiene una póliza de Exoneración en caso de daños por colisión (CDW) y el vehículo, las llaves, cualquier accesorio o cualquier documento del vehículo se dañan, el monto que tiene que pagar por el daño se reducirá al exceso establecido en su contrato de alquiler, lo que significa que pagará por el monto que sea menor entre el costo de reparación o reemplazo y el exceso, por cada incidente en caso de daño, más un cargo de procesamiento y una tarifa de tiempo de inactividad del vehículo terrestre facturado según lo establecido en nuestras condiciones de tarifas. Si puede demostrar que el daño de ninguna manera fue su culpa o debido a su negligencia, le reembolsaremos estos costos. Si puede demostrar que el daño fue menor de lo que dijimos, le reembolsaremos la diferencia.
¿Cuánto es el exceso?
Esto se indica en su contrato de alquiler y también en su correo electrónico de confirmación de reserva, por cada uno de los incidentes en caso de daño. Para reducir el exceso aún más, puede comprar un producto de reducción de exceso.
Tenga en cuenta que si daña el vehículo en más de una ocasión, debe, en la medida en que la ley lo permita, pagar el exceso establecido en el contrato de alquiler por cada uno de los incidentes en caso de daño.
¿Cómo obtengo la cobertura de Exoneración en caso de daños por colisión (CDW)?
En la mayoría de los casos, la Exoneración en caso de daños se proporciona con el vehículo como norma. Si está incluida, se indicará en su contrato de alquiler y en su confirmación por correo electrónico de la reserva. Si no se incluye, el precio depende del vehículo que alquile y del lugar donde lo alquile. Pero puede esperar que cueste entre 11.04 EUR y 24.08 EUR al día.
¿Hay algún producto de reducción de exceso disponible para reducir mi exceso aún más?
Sí, (la Súper cobertura) es un producto de reducción de exceso que reduce su exceso a cero excepto en el caso de las vans. Esto también cancela la tarifa de administración por daños y la tarifa de tiempo de inactividad del vehículo terrestre. Consulte nuestras condiciones de tarifas.
¿Tendré que pagar si el parabrisas o cualquier otra ventana se daña?
Sí.  Sin embargo, la Protección para el parabrisas (LI) reduce a cero el monto que tiene que pagar si el parabrisas o cualquier otra ventana se daña.  
¿Cómo obtengo la Protección para el parabrisas?
Si adquirió la Protección para el parabrisas, se indicará en su contrato de alquiler. El precio depende del vehículo que alquile y del lugar donde lo alquile. Pero puede esperar que cueste entre EUR 1 y EUR 3.01 al día.
¿Qué ocurre si daño cualquier otro accesorio opcional que alquile?
Si se daña cualquier accesorio opcional, debe pagar el costo de reemplazo, o su costo de reparación estimado además de la tarifa de alquiler.

¿Existen momentos en que el exceso no aplica?
Sí, el monto que paga no se reducirá si el daño fue causado por o como resultado de lo siguiente:

• Daño por agua o fuego, que no fue su culpa.
• Conducir el vehículo sin el debido cuidado y atención
• Conducir o usar el vehículo contraviniendo su contrato

 ¿Qué debo pagar si no tengo Exoneración en caso de daños?
Si el vehículo, las llaves, cualquier accesorio o cualquier documento del vehículo se daña durante su alquiler, a menos que pueda probar que el daño no fue de ninguna manera su culpa o debido a su negligencia, deberá pagar lo siguiente:

• O bien el costo de reemplazo, o bien los costos de reparación estimados, lo que sea más económico
• Además de nuestra pérdida de uso, incluyendo una tarifa de tiempo de inactividad del vehículo terrestre.
• Más una tarifa administrativa

¿Dónde puedo buscar información de los cargos por daños que he pagado?
Si encontramos daños, le cobraremos el monto que tenga que pagar a su tarjeta. A menos que nos haya pedido que le enviemos un recibo por correo postal o electrónico, podrá ver los detalles de este pago aquí.

Robo

¿Qué productos reducen el monto que tengo que pagar si el vehículo se pierde o es robado durante el alquiler?
Si tiene una exoneración de Protección contra robo (TP) y el vehículo es robado, el monto que debe pagar se reducirá a no más del exceso indicado en su contrato de alquiler, más el cargo de procesamiento cobrado de acuerdo con nuestras condiciones de tarifas. Si puede demostrar que el daño de ninguna manera fue su culpa o debido a su negligencia, le reembolsaremos estos costos. Si puede demostrar que el daño fue menor de lo que dijimos, le reembolsaremos la diferencia. Si puede demostrar que la pérdida o el robo de ninguna manera fue su culpa o debido a su negligencia, le haremos un reembolso de estos costos. 
¿Cuánto es el exceso?
Dependiendo del grupo al que pertenezca el vehículo alquilado, el cliente es responsable de una cantidad que varía entre EUR 10,000.00 y EUR 44,000.00 si no acepta la póliza de Protección contra robo (TP).  La póliza de TP reduce la responsabilidad civil a un monto de entre EUR 800.00 y EUR 1600.00, dependiendo del grupo al que pertenezca el vehículo alquilado en el caso de robo del vehículo de Avis. Para reducir el exceso aún más, puede comprar un producto de reducción de exceso.
¿Cómo obtengo Protección contra robo?
En la mayoría de los casos, la Protección contra robo se proporciona con el vehículo como norma. Si se incluye, se indicará en su contrato de alquiler y en su confirmación por correo electrónico de la reserva. Si no se incluye, el precio depende del vehículo que alquile y del lugar donde lo alquile. Pero puede esperar que cueste entre 5.02 EUR y 9.03 EUR al día.
 ¿Hay algún producto de reducción de exceso disponible para reducir mi exceso aún más?
Sí, la Súper cobertura es un producto de reducción de exceso que reduce su exceso a cero. El precio depende del vehículo y de la oficina, pero puede esperar que cueste entre 12.04 EUR y 24.05 EUR. Para obtener la SCDW también deberá tener Exoneración en caso de daños por colisión (CDW) y Protección contra robo (TP). El costo de SCDW es de entre EUR 12.04 y EUR 24.05 al día.
¿Qué ocurre si pierdo cualquier accesorio opcional que me alquilen o si me lo roban?
Si se pierde o si le roban cualquier accesorio opcional, debe pagar el costo de reemplazo además de la tarifa de alquiler.

¿Existen momentos en que el exceso no aplica?
Sí, el monto que paga no se reducirá si la pérdida o el robo fue ocasionado por lo siguiente:

• Dejar las llaves en el vehículo
• Pérdida o robo de las llaves
• Usar el vehículo contraviniendo su contrato

¿Qué debo pagar si no tengo Protección contra robo?
Si el vehículo, las llaves, cualquier accesorio o cualquier documento del vehículo se pierden o son robados durante su

¿Cuáles tarjetas de pago aceptan?

Aceptamos:Tarjetas American Express (excluyendo tarjetas American Express Traveller’s Cheque), Tarjetas Diners, tarjetas de crédito Visa, tarjetas de débito Visa, tarjetas de crédito MasterCard, tarjetas de débito MasterCard y tarjetas de pago emitidas por Avis.

No aceptamos tarjetas de pago digitales.

No aceptamos tarjetas Maestro, tarjetas Cirrus, tarjetas JCB, ninguna tarjeta prepagada, incluso con el logotipo de Visa o MasterCard ni ninguna otra tarjeta que no se haya indicado arriba.

Debit cards are accepted.

Do I need to bring my driving licence with me?
Yes.  All drivers must bring all parts of their valid driving licence with them.  They must bring both their driving licence and either an international driving licence or an official English translation, by a notary, of their driving licence if:

• a driving licence was issued in Europe and you are renting in a country outside Europe
• Or a driving licence was issued in a non-European country, and you are renting outside that country
• Or a 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 year.  If a licence does not show the driver has held it for the minimum period, then they must provide evidence, such as one of the following:

• 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.

Delivery and collection to and from railway stations in France is available for a fee of EUR 14.90. Please contact reservation center for details.

How old do I need to be to drive a rental vehicle?

To drive our vehicles, you and all of your drivers need to be at least 21 years old and have held a full, valid driving license for at least 1 year at the start of your rental. For the rental of a selection of vehicles, if you have a Mou'v card, you and all of your drivers need to be at least 19 years old and have held a full, valid driving license for at least 1 year at the start of your rental. 

I am 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 is 32,60 EUR per day, for each driver.
If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you will only be charged for a maximum of 10 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 30 days.

Are there any maximum age restrictions?

No, so long as you hold a full, valid driving license for at least 1 year.

Approximate total includes base rate, taxes, and surcharges. Items such as coupon discounts, registration fee, child safety seats and gas are NOT included in the estimated total. Optional coverages and one-way fees are subject to tax in certain locations. This tax is not reflected in the Estimated Total.

Estimated total is subject to change based upon exchange rates at the time of rental.

Should I bring the vehicle back with a full tank of fuel?
Yes. The vehicle will normally be supplied with a full tank of fuel. You must return it to us with the same amount of fuel it had in it when you picked it up usually a full tank as shown on the factory-installed fuel gauge.  We recommend you fill up as close to the return location as you can on the return date, and keep the receipt to show us. If you don't return the vehicle with a full tank and you can't show us a receipt for fuel we will charge you.Fuel Options

I plan to travel more than 120kilometres, and want peace of mind, do you have a fuel option for me?
Yes, with Fuel Up Front you pay for a full tank of fuel, based on the manufacturer's stated fuel tank capacity for your vehicle plus our costs of refueling the vehicle for you. Then you just return the vehicle with whatever's left in the tank (even if it's virtually empty) so long as the engine still runs.
How do I calculate the cost of Fuel Up Front?
Depending on where you’re renting, this cost could be up to 0.05 EUR per liter lower than the average fuel price at the start of your rental period as stated on this EU fuel index:. However, you don't get a refund for any fuel you don't use.
Can I get Fuel up Front at any time?
No, if you want to take advantage of Fuel Up Front, you must ask for it during the booking process or when you pick up the vehicle.
I plan to travel less than 120 kilometers, do I still need to fill up?
Yes, often the fuel gauges stills look "full" so we ask you to fill up the tank near to the return location and show us a copy of the receipt.  If you don't have time to fill up the tank, or can't show us a receipt, we will apply EZ Fuel to cover our costs of refueling the vehicle for you.  
How much is EZ Fuel?
Depending on where you're renting, you pay of fixed fee of between 14.50 EUR and 17.00 EUR.  

What are my options if I don't return the vehicle full and haven't bought Fuel up Front?
Pay on Return will apply if you have driven more than 120 kilometers and:

• Don't buy Fuel Up Front
• Don't return the vehicle with a full tank

How do I calculate the cost of Pay on Return?
You pay for fuel based on the factory installed fuel gauge rounded down to the nearest eighth (1/8) of a tank. This is based on the manufacturer's stated fuel tank capacity.
We charge between 1.5 and three times the average fuel price at the end of the rental period for France as stated on this EU fuel index: plus a service fee between 13 EUR and 15 EUR. The price per liter will be stated on your rental agreement. This charge covers our cost of driving to the nearest petrol station at short notice, and potentially delaying the next customer's rental.

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 the 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 the 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 out below:

Can I let anyone else drive?
Yes, but only if we have approved them. You must not let anyone else drive the vehicle.
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 8 EUR and 9  EUR per day, per driver.
If you rent the vehicle for more than 12 days, you'll only be charged for a maximum of 12 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 30 days.
All additional drivers must meet our age, driving license and ID requirements.

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? Yes, in some of our airport and train station rental locations.
The 'meet and greet' fee is 20 EUR.
You must give us at least 24 hours' notice to organize a 'meet and greet' pick up. We may be able to provide the service at shorter notice, but you will need to check with the Reservations team.

Can I pick up the vehicle outside your normal opening hours?
Yes, some airport and train station 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 40 EUR.
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.  I have driven more than the allowance, how much will I pay for excess mileage
Many of our vehicles are provided with unlimited mileage. If a mileage allowance applies, it will be stated on your rental agreement and 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 costs between 0.75 EUR and 1.21 EUR for every kilometer you’ve driven over the allowance. Your excess mileage charge will be stated on your rental agreement.

Can I smoke in the vehicle?
No, it is against the law to smoke in public places in France. The vehicle is considered a public place so 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 the centre of London, 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, and 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. Fines and charges could include:

• All parking fines or charges
• Toll charges
• Towing charges especially following an immobilization of the vehicle within the frame of the Mountain law (See Tariff conditions)
• Clamping costs
• Traffic fines or charges
• Speeding fines
• Fines or charges related to a non-compliance with the vehicle equipment obligations in the areas concerned by the Mountain law
• And any other charges or fines

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 adminstration fee for each fine or charge which will be charged in the currency of the country where the fine occured
• Plus the fine or charge if we have to pay it

The administration fees for France are sprcified in our tariff conditions.

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 smelly, and our standard cleaning procedure will not fix it, you will be charged a Specialist Cleaning Charge of 120 EUR.

Roadside Assistance

What happens if I break down because of a mechanical failure?
All our vehicles are maintained to the manufacturer's standards, and they're roadworthy when you pick them up so mechanical failure in our vehicles is rare. So long as you're using the vehicle in a country we've agreed to, we provide roadside assistance or recovery free of charge. You can only use our roadside assistance provider to help you. You'll find their contact details inside the vehicle.
 
What happens if I break down because of a non-mechanical failure or in another country?
You must tell us if you break down or have an accident.  If you need roadside assistance, we will arrange this for you but you will have to pay for it.  You will also be charged for any costs we incur getting the vehicle back on the road in the country of rental.  This may include, but is not limited to:

• Call out and recovery costs of around 168 EUR 
• Repair costs
• Loss of use, including on the ground vehcile idle time fee, as per our tariff conditions
• Repatriation costs
• An administration fee of 65 EUR.
• Any costs to take you, and/or any of your passengers to another location
• Electrical Charge for EV Vehicles (Where the cable is in working order)

What products do you have to protect me if I break down because of a non-mechanical problem?
Roadside Assistance Plus provides roadside assistance if you break down as a result of:

• Flat batteries
• Flat tires
• Keys locked in the vehicle
• Running out of fuel

Provided you are using the vehicle in a country we have agreed to. You will only need to pay for the costs of any additional items needed to get the vehicle back on the road like fuel or tires.

How much does Roadside Assistance Plus cost?
The price will depend on where you're renting but you can expect it to be between 4.10 EUR and 4.90 EUR a day.

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, keys, any accessories, any vehicle documents or any optional extras are damaged, lost or stolen; you must complete and return an incident report form and if available, the European accident 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 35 EUR and 75 EUR. 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 75 EUR and 6,000 EUR.

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, according to the Tariff conditions.

For categories of vehicles fitted with winter tires, a specific fee will apply.

How old do I need to be to drive a rental vehicle?

To drive our vehicles, you - and all of your drivers - need to be at least 21 years old and have held a full, valid driving licence for at least 2 years at the start of your rental. For car groups A, B and E you - and all the authorized drivers - need to be at least 19 years old and have held a full, valid driving licence issued from at least 1 year.
A higher minimum age limit may apply to certain vehicles.

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 depend on where you're picking the vehicle up from - but you can expect it to be between EUR 21.39 (Vat included) and EUR 25.66 (Vat and airport/city surcharges included), per day, for each driver.
If you rent the vehicle for more than 15 days, you'll only be charged for a maximum of 15 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 30 days.

Are there any maximum age restrictions?
No, so long as you hold a full, valid driving licence for at least 1 year.

Should I bring the vehicle back with a full tank of fuel?
Yes. The vehicle will normally be supplied with a full tank of fuel. You must return it to us with the same amount of fuel it had in it when you picked it up usually a full tank as shown on the factory-installed fuel gauge.  We recommend you fill up as close to the return location as you can on the return date, and keep the receipt to show us. If you do not return the vehicle with a full tank and you can not show us a receipt for fuel we will charge you.

Fuel Options

I plan to travel more than 120 kilometres, and want peace of mind, do you have a fuel option for me?
Yes, with Fuel Up Front you pay for a full tank of fuel, based on the manufacturers stated fuel tank capacity for your vehicle plus our costs of refuelling the vehicle for you. Then you just return the vehicle with whatever is left in the tank (even if its virtually empty) so long as the engine still runs.

How do I calculate the cost of Fuel Up Front?
Depending on where you are renting, we charge the average fuel price at the start of your rental period as stated on this EU fuel index http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/statistics/weekly-oil-bulletin. However, you do not get a refund for any fuel you do not use.

Can I get Fuel up Front at any time?
No, if you want to take advantage of Fuel Up Front, you must ask for it during the booking process or when you pick up the vehicle.

I plan to travel less than 120 kilometres, do I still need to fill up?
Yes, often the fuel gauges stills look full so we ask you to fill up the tank near to the return location and show us a copy of the receipt.  If you do not have time to fill up the tank, or can not show us a receipt, we will apply EZ Fuel to cover our costs of refuelling the vehicle for you.

How much is EZ Fuel?
Depending on where you are renting, you pay of fixed fee of 15.00 Euro.  

What are my options if I do not return the vehicle full and have not bought Fuel up Front?
Pay on Return will apply if you have driven more than 120 kilometres and:

• Do not buy Fuel Up Front
• Do not return the vehicle with a full tank

How do I calculate the cost of Pay on Return?
You pay for fuel based on the factory-installed fuel gauge rounded down to the nearest eighth (1/8) of a tank. This is based on the manufacturers stated fuel tank capacity.
We recommend you to fill up as close to the return location as you can. Otherwise we charge the average fuel price at the end of the rental period for Italy as stated on this EU fuel index: http://ec.europa.eu/energy/observatory/oil/bulletin_en.htm. Included a surcharge per liter as indicated on your rental agreement.  If we have to refuel the vehicle, a refueling service fee of EUR 5.00 will be debited. This charge covers our cost of driving to the nearest petrol station at short notice and to restore the inconvenience of the potentially delaying the next customer's rental.

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 the 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 the 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 out 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 Euro 14.64 (VAT included) and Euro 1332.16 (VAT and airport/city surcharges included). 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 Euro 576.45 (VAT included) and Euro 2622.95 (VAT and airport/city surcharges included).

 
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.

Personal Effects Insurance (PEP) is available under Super Personal Accident Insurance (SPAI) - which is a counter sale only product that covers personal property in the Avis car.

Details available at time of rental.

Customer may inquire for additional information of the benefits, conditions and acceptance at the time of rental.