History
In 1946 Warren Avis opened the world's first airport car rental location at Willow Run Airport, Detroit, with just three cars on the fleet. Today, Avis Europe operates the Avis and Budget brands in over 3,600 locations worldwide. Here are a few key historical milestones in the expansion of the company.
Avis Ireland rental terms
ADDITIONAL DRIVERS:
A charge of €8.50 per day maximum charge €59.50per rental.
A Maximum of two additional drivers allowed.
AGE LIMITS:
Minimum 23 - Maximum 74 for Groups A,B,C,D,E,F,N,O,P
Minimum 25 - Maximum 74 for Groups G,H,I,J,L,M
Young Driver Charge: All Drivers between the ages of 23-25 years inclusive will be charged a Young Drivers Charge of €11.90 per day .
BREAKDOWNS:
. This number is printed on your Rental Agreement Wallet when you pick up your car. Customers are liable for Damage to Tyres or loss of Keys during their rental.
CAR AVAILABILITY:
Certain car groups are subject to confirmation of availability at certain locations.
CAR TELEPHONES:
Not available
Charge Cards:
Avis, American Express, MasterCard,Visa.
The currency used in Ireland is the Euro (€)
Delivery and Collection:
All deliveries on request basis only, request reservations should be made to downtown locations with full details of travel carriers. Delivery & Collection charge will apply.
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Drivers Licence:
Renter and additional Drivers must be in possession of a current full valid driving licence free from endorsement held for a minimum of 12 months from their country of residence and must produce same at commencement of rental.
International Driving Licence required for licences in non-roman alphabet. International licence only valid when presented with domestic licence.
FUEL:
The Avis fleet is mainly unleaded petrol however some cars may be diesel . Both fuels are available at all petrol stations in Ireland . A Prepaid Fuel Option is available at our desk. Ask for further details when picking up your car.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:
Child safety seat and booster seats are available on request - subject to availability. A fee will apply for use of these seats.
Roof racks are not available in Ireland for hire.
CROSS BORDER RENTALS:
Vehicles may be driven in Northern Ireland but may not be taken outside Ireland.Pick Up and Drop Off Fees will apply.There are travel restrictions into other countries from Ireland.
SURCHARGE/CITY SUPPLEMENT:
An Airport Surcharge of €30 applies to all airport locations.
A City Supplement of €30 applies to Dublin Downtown Office only.
TAX /VAT:
13.5%
RULES OF THE ROAD
Drive on Left and for further details on driving in Ireland , go to the "Renters Guide" of www.avis.ie
OUT OF HOURS :
Reservations for out of hours cannot be made.
HOLIDAYS IN IRELAND:
St.Patricks Day Bank Holiday March 17th 2008
Good Friday Easter March 21st 2008
Easter Monday Bank Holiday March 24th 2008
May Bank Holiday May 5th 2008
June Bank Holiday June 2nd 2008
August Bank Holiday August 4th 2008
October Bank Holiday October 27th 2008
Christmas Day Bank Holiday December 25th 2008
New Years Days Bank Holiday January 1st 2009
Frequently Asked Questions:
Accident and breakdown
What if I have an accident?
If you are involved in an accident, you should do the following:
* Call the Avis Roadside Assistance number (1890 45 55 65) and immediately contact the police in case of third party liability and the emergency services in case anyone is injured
* Do not leave the vehicle without making sure it is safe.
* Write down names and addresses of all people involved and any witnesses never admit liability. Fill in the accident form included in your rental papers (Under no circumstances should you have the car repaired without prior and formal approval of Avis)
What if I break down or need help on the road?
Please check with the staff at the rental location to confirm what breakdown or accident assistance is available.
If you are in Ireland, please call 1890 45 55 65.
Are there any additional charges apart from the basic rental price?
Additional charges to your basic rental rate may include: Young Driver surcharge, Premium Location/Airport/Railway Service Charge, charges for an additional driver, or extra services such as additional equipment, after hour service, prepaid fuel service.
Is it possible for a visually impaired person to make a rental?
Visually impaired renters may rent a vehicle by using a designated driver (impaired renter's credit card to be used and designated driver's licence needs to be valid).
Is VAT included int the rental price?
Yes. VAT is normally included in the rental price.
What is the minimum rental period?
The minimum rental period is 24 hours.
How can I find a location using the flight search?
To search for a rental location using your flight number on the Avis website, you should insert your flight code (usually made up of a two letter code know as designator number), followed by flight number. Example: BA2486.
Why is my flight number not being recognised?
To ensure your flight number is recognised, we suggest that you insert all the details provided on your flight booking confirmation.Please include the designator code (the two letter code) followed by your flight number.Some airlines do not always provide both.For example when making a booking with Easyjet or Ryanair you will only receive the flight number.In this case, Easyjet flights should include the two letter code U2 before the flight number and Ryanair flights should include the two letter code FR.
Can I cancel my booking free of charge?
If you cancel your booking a cancellation fee of €25 (€50 for vehicles from the Avis Prestige Fleet) will apply by way of compensation to AFC.
If you fail to pick up your vehicle within 24 hours from the reservation date and time shown in your booking an amount by way of compensation will be due to AFC:
a) for bookings where the face value of the voucher is below €95 no refund will be made.
b) for bookings where the face value of the voucher is above €95 (€200 for vehicles from the Avis Prestige Fleet), AFC will refund any amount in excess of €95 (or €200 for Avis Prestige Fleet)
How can I book rental for a month or more?
On our website the maximum allowed for a rental is up to 27 consecutives days. Click here for full information on long rental periods of 1 month or more.
How long is a car rental voucher valid for?
Once a voucher has been issued, its validity is only related to the stated at the time of booking. In case you have to postpone you rental,your voucher can be used within 28 days before it becomes invalid. It is very much advisable to check with the Avis rental office where you are intended to pick up the car to get more details.For more info you can also contact our Customer Service before the rental dates.
Once I have made a booking, can I change the dates of my rental period?
Changes prior to hiring your car:
You can modify your booking details prior to the rental date, including the length of the rental.
Changes when you have already hired your car:
If you have already hired your car please get in touch with the rental station where you collected your car, their contact details are displayed on your Rental Agreement. You can also click here to visit the Location section of our website where you can also find the contact details of your rental station.
Is insurance included in the rate quoted?
Your rental quote will normally include basic cover (Third Party Cover, Vehicle Damage Cover (UK) Collision Damage Insurance (Ireland (Vehicle Theft Cover). You can purchase additional cover when you pick up your car,such as Personal Accident Insurance and products to reduce your excess. Click here to find out more about our additional covers
What does 'Vehicle Registration Fee' mean?
In most countries, a 'registration fee' or 'vehicle registration fee' is levied. This fee is revealed separately and covers costs related to vehicle registration, motorway tolls (Vignette), etc. Depending on the country, the fee is levied per rental day or as a fixed amount per rental. This fee is normally included in the quote.
Drive age requirements
You must be at least 23 years old to hire this vehicles
You cannot hire vehicle if you are over 74 years old
If you are under 25 years old a surcharge will apply
What type of driving licence is required in Ireland and Overseas?
To rent an Avis car, you will need a full driving licence that covers the vehicle rented by you. It will need to be held for at least one year. Remember to have your original driving licence with you in both parts if it's a new style UK licence.If your licence is in non-roman alphabet (e.g. Japanese), you will need in addition an International driving licence.If you rent abroad: You will need the original licence and an international licence in Australia but not in the USA, Canada, South Africa and most European countries.
Please note that some countries in Asia and Africa (e.g. China, India), Avis Chauffeur Drive is required as you may not be allowed to drive the vehicle yourself.
Can I rent a car even if I have points (endorsements) on my driving licence?
If you have endorsements on the licence please contact us on 1890 40 50 60 before making your booking.
Can I have an additional driver?
The rental vehicle is normally only insured for the person who makes the rental. If others plan to drive the car, they must be added to the Rental Agreement when the car is collected. Additional drivers are subject to the same conditions regarding age, credit card and driving licence as the renter. There will be a charge for each additional driver.
What is the Young Driver Surcharge?
In most of the countries an extra fee will be charged for drivers under 25 years of age . Driver age requirements and surcharge prices are shown in the online booking process when viewing a vehicle model (Product Page) at your chosen location.
Are Avis vehicles supplied with a full tank of fuel?
Yes, all our rental vehicles are supplied with a full tank of fuel. When it comes to refuelling your Avis vehicle, we offer a number of fuel options designed to suit your requirements.Click here to find out more about our fuel options
Do I need to refuel the car before returning it?
We offer a number of fuel options to suit your requirements. Click here to find out more about the fuel options that we offer.
Can I purchase fuel in advance?
Yes, we offer you the chance to prepay for your fuel with our Fuel Up Front option.
Please click here to find out more about the fuel options that we offer.
What is the minimum age for renting an Avis vehicle?
The minimum age depends on the vehicle and the country of the rental. Please look at the minimum age requirements displayed after you have selected your vehicle and rental location when you are making a booking.
What if I break down or need help on the road?
Renting in Ireland
Please call us on 1890 45 55 65.
Renting outside of Ireland
Please check with the staff at the rental location to confirm what breakdown or accident assistance is available. Avis provides free 24 hour Roadside Assistance in case of breakdown or accident involving your Avis rental car anywhere and this service is usually included in your rental.
How many passengers are allowed to travel in the vehicle?
The maximum number of passengers allowed to travel within each vehicle is indicated in the vehicle details on the website.In the interest of safety this number must not be exceeded, otherwise your insurance will be invalidated.
What does 'Vehicle Registration Fee' mean?
In most countries, a 'registration fee' or 'vehicle registration fee' is levied. This fee is revealed separately and covers costs related to vehicle registration, motorway tolls (Vignette), etc. Depending on the country, the fee is levied per rental day or as a fixed amount per rental. This fee is normally included in the quote.
What about Congestion Charge in London?
The London Congestion Charge is a surcharge levied against all vehicles entering central London between 07:00hrs and 18:00hrs, Monday to Friday (no charge is made during weekends or on public holidays). If you collect your rental car from Avis locations within the congestion zone during charging hours (Mayfair and Waterloo) Avis will purchase the permit for the first calendar day (will be added to the total price).
For additional days, if you are driving within the zone when the charge is in force, you will be liable to pay. Permits may be purchased via authorised retail outlets, by post, the Internet or by phone (0845 900 1234). An £8 permit can be purchased any time up until 22:00hrs on the day rising to £10 if purchased after 22:00hrs.
Currently the zone covers the following areas: Bayswater, Notting Hill, North and South Kensington, Knightsbridge, Chelsea, Brompton, Belgravia, Pimlico, St. James's, Waterloo, Borough, City of London, Clerkenwell, Finsbury, Holborn, Bloomsbury, Soho. Mayfair and parts of Marylebone. There is a charge for the use of vehicles on roads within the charging zone, but not for using roads round the perimeter itself.
Failure to purchase a permit will result in the customer of a vehicle being issued with a penalty notice to the value of £100, this would be discounted to £50 if paid within 14 days. If Avis receives a penalty notice, Avis will pay on behalf of the customer and then send an invoice to the customer with the addition of an administration fee.
For further details regarding congestion charging please and other Click here to view the Transport for London website or call Transport for London on 0207 9414500.
Avis Ireland's vehicles are provided in each state by an independent operator affilliated with the network. Therefore the terms and conditions for each operator vary. Please review these on the rental contract when you pick up the vehicle.
Terms of booking on this website
Information disclaimer
The rates on this website are often heavily discounted. This is due to our negotiated rates and bulk buying power. On very rare occasions, a rate may be displayed incorrectly due to our, or a vehicle supplier's error. In such a case, if you book with us at a quoted rate that is incorrect, we will notify you of any price change and give you the option to proceed or cancel. We make every effort to keep information on our site up to date, but we cannot guarantee this website is free of errors or omissions and retain the right to update or change the information published at any time.
Liability
To the extent permitted by law we/the owners of this website will not be liable to you or to any third party (whether in contract, tort, or otherwise) for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage (including but not limited to any accident, injury, delay or loss of enjoyment) arising out of your reliance upon information contained on this website, including but not limited to your use (or inability to use) any products or services described or procured through this website.
When you pick up your vehicle, you will be required to sign a rental agreement with the supplier of the vehicle. Your rental and use of the vehicle will be governed by the terms of the rental agreement and any other documentation or information provided to you by the supplier at the time you pick up your vehicle. The rental agreement is between you and the supplier and we will not be liable to you or to any third party in relation to the terms of the supplier's rental agreement or any other documentation provided to you by the supplier at the time of pick up.
While we will make reasonable efforts to ensure we are representing only reputable suppliers, we make no warranty about the fitness or suitability of any third party (supplier) product or service and will not accept responsibility for the quality or fitness of any vehicle. We welcome feedback from our customers on their experience with our suppliers. We may, at our discretion, provide you with reasonable assistance in resolving any dispute you may have with a supplier.
Our total liability to you in relation to your use of this website and the information contained on this website will not exceed the dollar amount of the deposit we have received from you in relation to your booking/rental. Refunds will not be made for bookings cancelled due to inclement weather. Again, we strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance. Your use of this website is governed by the laws of New Zealand and the jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.
Booking information
To make a booking you must complete our booking form which is easy to follow and secured with the latest encryption technology. Once we receive your form, we will, subject to availability, confirm your booking by emailing you a confirmation voucher and invoice.
If you are booking via phone, please make sure you have read the terms and conditions of the vehicle you wish to rent first. Our reservations consultant will ask you if you have read the terms and agree to them before proceeding. The onus is always on the renter to ensure they make themselves fully aware of the terms displayed on our website.
Information disclosure
In booking on this website you acknowledge that we disclose your information to your selected Supplier in order to provide the requested rental services.
Vehicle capacity and fitness to drive
Under no circumstances are you permitted to carry more passengers than the vehicle you rent is legally registered to carry, and if you do your insurance may be invalidated. The number of seatbelts (and passengers) is indicated next to each vehicle on this website. Luggage capacity where shown is an indication only and we will not be responsible should you be unable to fit your entire luggage into a vehicle. It is your responsibility to choose a journey that is within your capabilities. A vehicle supplier can refuse to rent a vehicle to any person who is in their opinion unfit to drive or does not meet eligibility requirements. In such circumstances we will have no further liability to you.
Avis Ireland Rental Terms for travel between 01-Jan-2009 and 31-Dec-2009
Terms of booking on this website
Information disclaimer
The rates on this website are often heavily discounted. This is due to our negotiated rates and bulk buying power. On very rare occasions, a rate may be displayed incorrectly due to our, or a vehicle supplier's error. In such a case, if you book with us at a quoted rate that is incorrect, we will notify you of any price change and give you the option to proceed or cancel. We make every effort to keep information on our site up to date, but we cannot guarantee this website is free of errors or omissions and retain the right to update or change the information published at any time.
Liability
To the extent permitted by law we/the owners of this website will not be liable to you or to any third party (whether in contract, tort, or otherwise) for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage (including but not limited to any accident, injury, delay or loss of enjoyment) arising out of your reliance upon information contained on this website, including but not limited to your use (or inability to use) any products or services described or procured through this website.
When you pick up your vehicle, you will be required to sign a rental agreement with the supplier of the vehicle. Your rental and use of the vehicle will be governed by the terms of the rental agreement and any other documentation or information provided to you by the supplier at the time you pick up your vehicle. The rental agreement is between you and the supplier and we will not be liable to you or to any third party in relation to the terms of the supplier's rental agreement or any other documentation provided to you by the supplier at the time of pick up.
While we will make reasonable efforts to ensure we are representing only reputable suppliers, we make no warranty about the fitness or suitability of any third party (supplier) product or service and will not accept responsibility for the quality or fitness of any vehicle. We welcome feedback from our customers on their experience with our suppliers. We may, at our discretion, provide you with reasonable assistance in resolving any dispute you may have with a supplier.
Our total liability to you in relation to your use of this website and the information contained on this website will not exceed the dollar amount of the deposit we have received from you in relation to your booking/rental. Refunds will not be made for bookings cancelled due to inclement weather. Again, we strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance. Your use of this website is governed by the laws of New Zealand and the jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.
Booking information
To make a booking you must complete our booking form which is easy to follow and secured with the latest encryption technology. Once we receive your form, we will, subject to availability, confirm your booking by emailing you a confirmation voucher and invoice.
If you are booking via phone, please make sure you have read the terms and conditions of the vehicle you wish to rent first. Our reservations consultant will ask you if you have read the terms and agree to them before proceeding. The onus is always on the renter to ensure they make themselves fully aware of the terms displayed on our website.
Information disclosure
In booking on this website you acknowledge that we disclose your information to your selected Supplier in order to provide the requested rental services.
Vehicle capacity and fitness to drive
Under no circumstances are you permitted to carry more passengers than the vehicle you rent is legally registered to carry, and if you do your insurance may be invalidated. The number of seatbelts (and passengers) is indicated next to each vehicle on this website. Luggage capacity where shown is an indication only and we will not be responsible should you be unable to fit your entire luggage into a vehicle. It is your responsibility to choose a journey that is within your capabilities. A vehicle supplier can refuse to rent a vehicle to any person who is in their opinion unfit to drive or does not meet eligibility requirements. In such circumstances we will have no further liability to you.
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