Excess Options

Excess Reduction (ER) or Zero Excess (ZE), available at participating locations, are optional coverages that further reduce the standard excess.

reduces the standard excess. Please click here for further information.

Avis accepted cards include; Visa, MasterCard, American Express and an Avis Charge Card. At the start of your rental, a physical credit and or a debit card must be presented. Your card must show your name, signature and card number, with applicable logo. The cardholder must be the renter and present when collecting the vehicle.

Avis does not accept, bank cards worded cardholder, nor accepts prepaid or reloadable store value cards, travel money cards and EFTPOS cards. Avis also does not accept cards presented on phones/watches and doesn't allow contactless payment methods such as pay-wave.

At the end of the rental, some Avis locations will accept a prepaid or reloadable stored value card as a final form of payment.

Please Note: Credit card and or debit cards are subject to a card transaction fee of 2.53% for Visa and MasterCard and American Express 3.57% (including GST) at time of pick-up and payment.

Avis New Zealand may require a customer renting a vehicle to complete a Rental Qualification Form and provide additional identification as it deems necessary or appropriate or in accordance with applicable law. Please see Rental Qualification Policy.

Please see Credit Card Policies

The Driver must (i) hold a full, current and valid driving licence appropriate for the vehicle class while they are using the vehicle. (not being a learner’s, provisional or Pink licence) and (ii) have an International Driving Permit (IDP) or official translation (if licence is not in Roman alphabet).

New Zealand issued Pink licences will state the words Limited, Alcohol Interlock or Zero Alcohol Limit on them. Avis will not rent to a Pink licenced customer.
An International Driving Permit is not a stand-alone document and this must be carried with your valid domestic driving licence for it to be valid.

Digital drivers licence from Australia are not accepted. You must present a physical (plastic) drivers licence.

Chinese licences are acceptable as long as they are also accompanied with a full English translation from an approved translator. This also includes a notary translation done in China.

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.

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 Infant seat, Baby seat, Child booster seat. 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 booster seat is typically suitable for a child aged 4 to 11 years old and weighing between 15 and 36 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 Italy, all children must normally use a child car seat until they are 11 years old or 36 kg. Find out more: http://www.poliziadistato.it/

How much are your child seats?
The fee for renting a seat will depend on where you are renting but you can expect it to cost between Euro 11.59 (VAT included) and Euro 33.11 (VAT and airport/city surcharges included) a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 3 days, you will only be charged for a maximum of 3 days and get to use the seat 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 Euro 30.50 (VAT included) and Euro 148.50 (VAT and airport/city surcharges included) 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, the fee for renting a GPS will depend on where you are renting but you can expect it to cost between Euro 16.65 (VAT included) and Euro 19.65 (VAT and airport/city surcharges included) a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you will only be charged for a maximum of 10 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 will have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost

• Loss, Theft and damage Euro 100
• charging cable Euro 25
• support tool for GPS Euro 25.
  • Gps bag Euro 20 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.

Can the Customer rent a device that offers satellite navigation, calls and Wi-Fi?
Yes. We propose a mobile device offering unlimited calls and data, GPS service and the possibility to use it as Wifi hotspot and much more.
The rental price of the Travel Companion (TCT) will depend on the rental office but is approximately between EUR 21.35 and EUR 25.62 (VAT and airport/city surcharge included) per day. If the Customer rents the vehicle for more than 20 days, he will be charged a maximum of 20 days and can use the device for the duration of the rental, up to 30 days.
In case of damage, theft or loss of the device, the Customer shall pay the costs as specified below:

• Smartphone EUR 220,00
• SIM EUR 25,00
• Power Cord EUR 8,00
• USB Cable EUR 4,00
• SmartPhone Cover EUR 15,00
• Docking Station EUR 20,00
• Car Battery Charger EUR 4,50
• Suction Cup EUR 8,50
• A/C Vent Support EUR 5,00
• Accessories Bag EUR 2,00

The above mentioned costs include VAT and are added to the cost of rental, as indicated on the contract. If the customer proves that the damages were not due to his/her responsibility or negligence, the relevant charged cost will be reimbursed.
Please note: in many Countries, Italy included, it is illegal to use mobile phones, tablet, and other devices while driving. It is the Customer's responsibility to drive safely and in compliance with the local applicable laws and regulations.The confirmation of the device is subject to availability at the time of collection of the vehicle.

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 am concerned about the road conditions, do you offer all-weather tyres?
In some areas of Italy having Winter Tyres fitted or a set of Snow Chains on board when hiring a vehicle is recommended between November 15th and April 15th.
We have specific car groups equipped with winter tyres and price is included in the rate.
Please give us at least 2 hours 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?
Yes, if the rental location you are hiring from is in an area where it is 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 depends on where you are renting but you can expect it to be Euro 8.19 (VAT and airport/city surcharges included) a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 5 days, you will only be charged for a maximum of 5 days and get to use the snow chains for the duration of your rental, up to 30 days.
If any snow chain is damaged, lost or stolen, you will have to pay for a replacement pair. This is likely to cost between Euro 75.64 (VAT included) and Euro 118.22 (VAT and airport/city surcharges included) 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 have left my hands-free kit behind, do you rent them?
No, unfortunately we do not offer hands-

What countries am I allowed to take the vehicle to?
You are only allowed to use the vehicle in the following countries:

• Austria
• Czech Republic (luxury vehicles H and L categories excluded)
• Belgium
• Crozia (luxury vehicles H and L categories excluded)
• Denmark
• France
• Germany
• Luxembourg
• Norway
• Holland
• Portugal
• UK
• Slovenia (luxury vehicles H and L categories excluded)
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland

For the Czech Republic, Croatia and Slovenia the transit of vehicles through the ports is not allowed.

Can I buy a product to allow me to drive in other countries?
No, regrettably, we do not offer any products which enable you to drive in other countries.

The minimum age to rent a vehicle is 21 years of age. A Young Driver Surcharge may apply.

To ensure a seamless start to your journey, our vehicles are rented with a full tank of fuel. It would be appreciated if the vehicle was also returned with a full tank, however if this is not possible, a refuelling charge will be applicable. The option of pre-paid fuel is on offer at select locations and the exact rate of the refuelling charge will be available upon vehicle collection. Electric Vehicles must be returned with at least 77% charge, or you'll incur a recharge fee. 

Customers travelling between the North and South Islands are permitted to take Avis rental vehicles on the Inter-Island ferries across Cook Strait.

• It is the customer's responsibility to book vehicle and passenger ferry tickets
• A minimum hire period may apply
• Rental can start and finish at any Avis location in NZ (subject to vehicle availability)

We recommend that our customers book the ferry crossing at their earliest convenience to secure the desired crossing date.

Further information and details may be found here.

Vehicles are not permitted to leave New Zealand.