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.

At this location the minimum age is 18 years for all car groups.  Young Driver Surcharge will apply for all drivers aged 25 and under.  A charge of ZAR 155.00 (incl. tax) per day. No maximum age limit however Super PAI is not available to persons over the age of 75.

Specific information for this location is not available at this time.

Rates including unlimited mileages are not applicable to South African residents. To qualify for unlimited mileage rates, renters must produce an international passport and return airline ticket to their country of origin, South African renters can obtain quotes on www.avis.co.za.

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 1 year at the start of your rental. A higher minimum age limit may apply to certain vehicles.

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 between 20 EUR and 24 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 licence for at least 1 year. 

I am over 80 do I need to provide extra information or pay a senior driver surcharge?

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