Additional Cover
What is Vehicle Theft Cover?
Vehicle Theft Cover (TP) covers the cost of replacing the rental car (or parts of it) if it gets stolen. You may have to pay an excess which can be reduced by purchasing the Excess Reduction cover when you when you collect your car at the rental location.Click here for details of our additional covers and excess reduction.
Will I be charged an excess in the event of damage to or theft of my vehicle?
If the rental car is damaged you may have to pay an excess. The amount of the excess varies depending on;
- The type of car you have rented:
- Whether you have chosen to reduce the excess liability by purchasing an Excess Reduction (ER) package
- The country that you are renting in
You will be able to see the excess for the vehicle you have selected during the booking process.
Click here for more information on additional cover, including Excess Reduction.
What is Public Liability/Property Damage coverage (PLPD)?
In Australia and Canada, the equivalent to Third Party Cover is called PLPD.
Am I covered for liability?
All Avis vehicles in the UK are automatically covered for Legal Liability, Third Party and Public Liability, as required by law. This is included in your rental price.It covers you in case you cause damage to to someone or something, including passengers and their property, when using the Avis vehicle.
In some countries, we recommend Additional Liability Insurance (ALI), as the statutory limits are not very high (notably in North America, where ALI is normally included in the quote).
How much is the excess charge?
The amount of excess depends on which car you have rented and whether, when you picked up the car, have chosen to reduce the excess (Excess Reduction). In the UK, the typical excess is from £650, in Europe between £350 and £600, and in Ireland, the USA and Canada normally zero. Click here for more information on additional cover, including Excess Reduction.
How can I reduce the excess amount (Excess Reduction)?
You can reduce the excess amount to £100 in the UK. Click here for information on all our additional covers
Can I purchase insurance for baggage and personal effects?
Yes - baggage and personal effects can be covered by Personal Accident Insurance (PAI), which is provided as part of one of our great value premium packages. Click here for information on all our additional covers.
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 is Vehicle Damage Cover?
Vehicle Damage Cover covers you for the cost of repairs to the Avis vehicle in the event of damage (except by attempted theft). You will, however, have to pay an excess amount. You can reduce purchasing the Excess Reduction cover when you when you collect your car at the rental location.Click here for details of all our insurance options and excess reduction.