Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) is Mandatory (included in the rates).
Customer is liable to an amount ranging from ZAR 16,700.00 to ZAR 66,000.00 depending on car group rented.
Note: No coverage is available for loss or damage from civil unrest, or due to any breach of terms and conditions stated on rental agreement.  A fee of ZAR 415.00 will be charged, over and above the damage repair cost or applicable excess, as an accident handling administration fee.  In the event of a traffic fine, a fee of ZAR 325.00 will be charged, over and above the traffic fine.

Theft Protection (TP) is Mandatory (included in the rates).
Customer is liable to an amount ranging from ZAR 16,700.00 to ZAR 66,000.00 depending on car group rented. 

Windscreen Tire Damage Waiver (WTDW) is optionalThis product is available at the point of rental check-out.  This cover includes all the glass and tyres including hubcaps, metal rims and alloy mags on the vehicle.  Car groups A,B,C,D,E,P ZAR 77.25 per day (incl tax), Car groups F - O ZAR 87.25 per day (incl tax).  Loss of tyres, rims or hubcaps are not covered under WTTDW but will fall under Theft Loss Waiver.  No liability charges apply when WTTDW is taken.  In addition, in the event of Third Party Damage, the customer's liability will be zero. However, if this is declined the maximum liability amount for tyres and glass will be ZAR 15000.00 and for Third Party Damage is ZAR 15000.00.

Note: If you require additional insurance coverage you may purchase locally to reduce/remove the insurance excess.  Just ask at the Avis rental desk when you collect your car.

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

Avis accepts Avis Charge Cards, American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa.

Car Groups F, G, H, I, J, K, L, N and O:
All customers (domestic and inbound), renting a Groups F, G, H, I, J, K, L, N and O , must present an additional Credit Card at check out. This second card must be a Credit Card. Preferred renters are not exempt from this rule. If a second credit card cannot be presented, the rental cannot take place.

Additional Charge Card Hold:  The card must display a Mastercard or Visa logo.  The numbers must be raised on the card with the words Credit Card reflected on the back or front of the card.  The estimated authorisation amount will be held on the account for the duration of the rental and charged on termination. The applicable charge card hold will vary per customer and is based on the estimated rental time and mileage (fuel, average mileage per day time rental days, insurance, one-way, plus any miscellaneous charges and fees).
Weekend rentals (Thursday anytime - Monday at 2359) will require an additional charge card hold / security deposit plus the standard additional charge card hold / security deposit . This will vary per customer and is based on the estimated rental time and mileage (fuel, average mileage per day time rental days, insurance, one-way, plus any miscellaneous charges and fees). 

Debit cards are not accepted.

At the time of rentals, the driver must present a valid drivers license in the drivers name from their country of residence.  Customers presenting a drivers license in a non-Roman alphabet must also present an International Driving Permit (IDP) to serve as a translation in addition to their valid drivers license..

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 drive a rental vehicle?
To drive our vehicles, you and all of your drivers need to be at least 19 years old and have held a full, valid driving licence for at least 12 months at the start of your rental.
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 will be told if there are any minimum age restrictions for the vehicle you request. If you are not sure, please check your booking confirmation email or call the reservations team.

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 this will depend on where you are picking the vehicle up from, but you can expect it to be around 100 DKK, 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 licence for at least 12 months. 

I am over 70, do I need to provide extra information or pay a senior driver surcharge?

No, so long as you hold a full, valid driving licence for at least 12 months.

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 300 km, 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 it is 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
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 100 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 a fee to cover our costs of refuelling the vehicle for you. 
This charge covers our cost of driving to the nearest petrol station at short notice, and potentially delaying the next customers rental.

How much does it cost me if I do not return the vehicle full and have not bought Fuel up Front?
Depending on where you are renting, we charge between 1.5 and three times the average fuel price at the end of the rental period in Denmark
The price per litre 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 customers 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 250 DKK and 2000 DKK. 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 1000 DKK and 20.000 DKK. 

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?
No, regrettably, we do not currently offer specially adapted vehicles at this time.

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 booster seats.  A baby seat is typically suitable for a child from birth to 12 months old and weighing no more than 13 kilos. A child seat is typically suitable for a child aged 1 to 4 years old and weighing between 9 and 18 kilos. A booster seat is typically suitable for a child aged 4 to 11 years old and weighing between 15 and 36 kilos.

Please note: In Denmark, all children must use a child car seat until they¿re more than 135 cm tall according to Danish law.

How much are your child seats?
The fee for renting a seat will depend on where and what seat you are renting but you can expect it to cost between 100 DKK and 250 DKK for the duration of your rental, up to 30 days.
 
If the seat is damaged, lost or stolen, you will have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost between 100 DKK and 500 DKK 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 am not familiar with the area; can I rent a GPS (satellite navigation system)?
Yes, we offer a couple of products which provide satellite navigation systems.
GPS Device - the fee for renting a GPS is approx.. 125DKK a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 8 days, you¿ll only be charged for a maximum of 8 days and get to use the GPS for the duration of your rental, up to 30 days. If the GPS is damaged, lost or stolen, you¿ll have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost between 1000 DKK and 2500 DKK 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. 

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 200 DKK 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 device for the duration of your rental, up to 30 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 2300 DKK 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 Denmark, 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.

Do you offer a traffic alarm to assist me with traffic alerts? 
Yes, we offer a traffic alarm to help you to be alerted of traffic incidents, and helps you save time in traffic.

How much is the traffic alarm?
The fee for renting a traffic alarm will depend on where you are renting but you can expect it to cost between 60.00 DKK and 100.00 DKK per day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you will only be charged for a maximum of 10 days and you will get to use the traffic alarm for the duration of your rental, up to 30 days.
If the traffic alarm is damaged, lost or stolen, you will have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost 600.00 DKK 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.

How much cost for a BroBizz?
The fee for the Brobizz device depends on where you are going, and size of the car but you can expect it to be between 540 DKK and 1440 DKK for a round trip.

If the device is damaged, lost or stolen, you will have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost around 500 DKK 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 want to be able to access the internet anywhere I go, do you offer a solution?
Yes, we offer a couple of products which provide access to the internet

Mobile Wi-Fi - At the main airport locations, we offer Mobile Wi-Fi devices (CPH & BLL). This provides 500MB data per day. We provide this service on behalf of a third party ¿ so you will need to read and agree to separate terms and conditions with them. We¿ll give you these terms and conditions at the rental location.

How much does Mobile Wi-Fi cost?
The fee for hiring mobile Wi-Fi will depend on where you are renting, but you can expect it to be 100 DKK a day.
If the mobile Wi-Fi device is damaged, lost or stolen, you will have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost from 500 DKK to 1500 DKK 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 the sim card or any mobile Wi-Fi accessories are damaged, lost or stolen, you will have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost from 500 DKK to 1500 DKK 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. 
How much does the Travel Companion Tablet cost?
This provides 1GB data per day, as well as other useful features you may need when travelling. The fee for hiring Travel Companion Tablet is 200 DKK 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 device for the duration of your rental, up to 30 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 2300 DKK 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 17 to 85 DKK 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, 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.

Winter equipment to rent

I am concerned about the road conditions, do you offer all-weather tyres?
Yes, we supply all-weather tyres for a fee. This will depend on where you are renting, but you can expect it to be approx. 50 DKK a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 15 days, you will only be charged for a maximum of 15 days and get to use the all-weather tyres for the duration of your rental, up to 30 days.
If you plan travel to Sweden or Germany it is illegal to drive without all-weather tyres at certain times of year.

If any all-weather tyre is damaged, lost or stolen, you will have to pay for a replacement pair. You can expect this to range from around 2000 DKK to 16.000 DKK 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 give us at least 1 days notice if your rental does not automatically include all-weather tyres and you want to hire them. If you need them at shorter notice, please call the Reservations team.
 
Not sure if you need all-weather tyres? Please ask a member of our team.

I am going skiing, do you offer snow chains?
Snow chains are available in some rental locations. The fee for snow chains depends on where you are renting, but you can expect it to be between 150 DKK and 200 DKK duration of your rental.

If any snow chain is damaged, lost or stolen, you will have to pay for a replacement pair. This is likely to cost 500 DKK 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.
 
We can not fit snow chains for you, and we can not arrange for them to be fitted.
Not sure if you need snow chains? Please ask a member of our team.

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

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

I am moving items, do you rent blankets?
Yes from the Albertslund and Copenhagen DT location, the fee for a blanket is 65 DKK.
 
I am moving items, do you rent trolleys?
No, unfortunately we do not offer trolleys at this time.

Optional extras available to buy

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

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

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

I have left my iPhone 5 cable behind, do you sell them?
No, unfortunately we do not sell iPhone 5 cables at this time.