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Convenient and flexible car hire at home and abroad
Your car hire experience with Avis is about more than just getting from A to B. When you book directly with us you can also enjoy:
- Best-in-class service backed by nearly 80 years' experience serving customers across the globe
- Transparent pricing with no hidden charges
- Complete flexibility with free cancellations and changes
- Products and services designed to get you on the road as quickly as possible, including our new self-service key kiosks
- The option to manage your booking through the brand new Avis app
- A free loyalty programme which offers exclusive benefits plus a year-round 10% discount
- An extra 15% off when you pay for your rental online in advance
With 10,250 locations at home, across Europe and beyond, hiring a car with Avis has never been easier. Whether you're starting your journey from an airport, railway station or city centre, your rental car is just a click away.
To get your Avis journey started, simply enter your desired location and dates in the booking panel above.
Choose the right vehicle for you
Our extensive fleet ranges from compact city cars, ideal for navigating narrow bustling city streets, to large people carriers, perfect for comfortably transporting the whole family in style. No matter the journey, we always guarantee quality.
We update our fleet regularly, so you’ll be driving one of the latest models on the market.
Electric and hybrid vehicles
Discover the comfort of reliable, super-quiet eco cars that deliver on power and performance. Drive an electric vehicle with Avis and you can save on your fuel consumption and explore new horizons while reducing polluting emissions.
Our fleet of latest models includes a range of hybrid cars, plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles. You'll see the options after you select your rental location on our booking panel.
Cancel or change your booking for free
At Avis, we pride ourselves on the flexibility we offer our customers. We understand that plans can change, and we don't want to see you out of pocket as a result.
Here's more information on our flexible cancellation policy:
- Get free cancellations and full refunds on Pay Online (prepaid) bookings up to 48 hours before the day your rental was due to begin
- If you have to cancel less than 48 hours before the day your rental was due to start, you'll receive a full refund minus the lower of i) 2 days of your booking, or ii) a fixed fee depending on the country you booked in (£60, €65, CHF76)
- Cancel Pay on Collection (pay later) bookings up to the time your rental was due to begin without penalty
- Refunds will be processed in full immediately and should reach your account with 7 working days
- No refund is provided in the case of no-shows and a fee may apply
Get on the road faster
Save time at the counter with QuickPass, our speedy online pre-registration service. Simply provide all your details at a time that suits you, and we can prepare your rental agreement before you arrive to collect your car.
Self-service key kiosks
At some of our most popular destinations, you can bypass the counter completely and pick up your car keys from one of our new self-service key kiosks.
Just complete a quick verification process in the Avis app and you’ll receive a QR code to scan at the kiosk door. Retrieve your keys from inside and get on your way in less than 30 seconds.
Join our free loyalty programme for 10% off bookings year-round ...
Explore the world for less with Avis Preferred. Our fantastic loyalty programme is free to join, and gives you 10% off rentals across Europe and South Africa from day one.
You can also enjoy a host of other exclusive benefits, including priority service and access to great partner discounts.
... or boost your membership for a small annual fee
Frequent renters based in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and the UK can benefit from joining our paid programme, Avis Drive. You get up to 20% off domestic bookings and 15% off bookings across the rest of Europe straight away. Depending on the cost of your rental, you could make your money back immediately.
And the savings don’t stop there. We’ll also waive the cost of child seats, additional drivers, roadside assistance and more.
Complete peace of mind with Avis Inclusive
Our discounted coverage bundle, Avis Inclusive, makes car hire simple and stress-free.
For one upfront cost, you can enjoy zero excess cover and free premium roadside assistance. That means no uncertainty and no unexpected charges. You're covered for everything from lost keys and flat batteries to chips in the windscreen and stolen cars.
Better still, we're pleased to offer our customers Avis Inclusive at the best price possible. You'll save up to 25% compared to buying zero excess cover on its own.
Frequently asked car hire questions
In the UK, you need to be at least 23 and have held a driving licence for a minimum of a year. Outside the UK, the minimum age varies. If you’re under 25, you’ll need to pay an extra fee per day (called a Young Driver’s Surcharge). The law and insurance terms vary between countries, so the amount depends on where you hire.
If you’re under 25 you can hire cars from Group A (Fiat 500 or similar), Group B (VW Polo or similar), Group C (Vauxhall Crossland or similar), Group E (SEAT Arona or similar) and Group I (MG ZS or similar).
Demand for car rentals is very high during the peak times around summer, Christmas, Easter and school holidays, so we recommend you book early to avoid disappointment and ensure you can search the widest range of vehicles available to you.
Whether you choose to Pay Online or Pay on Collection, if your plans change, you can always cancel fee-free and get a full cash refund 48hrs before the day your rental was due to begin.
You and any additional drivers must have held a driving licence for a year. Please bring your licence(s) to vehicle collection. Bring your international driving licence or a notarised English translation if:
- You’re renting outside of Europe and your driving licence was issued in Europe.
- Your licence was issued in a non-roman alphabet like Arabic, Greek, Russian, Hebrew or Japanese.
- Your licence was issued in a non-European country and you’re renting outside that country.
You must also bring ID plus:
- The payment card used to make the booking. Some vehicles require an additional card in your name.
- You may need to bring proof of address. This could be a recent utility bill or bank statement. Your driving licence won’t be accepted as proof of address.
- Photo ID taken within the last 10yrs. Passport, driving licence, national identity card or any other form of government-issued ID with a photo is accepted.
The price depends on vehicle size, model, availability and location. The easiest way to get a quote is via our website, or you can call our reservation centre.
For as little as one day and at most three months. See our long-term rental packages for more info.
When you choose our Vehicle Cover package it will either reduce or remove the excess for damage or theft, depending on which car you choose. Whereas if you pick Vehicle Cover Plus, it will have the same excess reduction benefits whilst also including enhanced Roadside Assistance. This could help with any mishaps like flat batteries or locked-in keys.
Third party cover is automatically included in your rental. Should you damage another vehicle or passengers and their property, you won’t pay for repairs or injuries. However, if you have an accident or the car is stolen, you’ll need to pay a fixed excess fee for the damage on your rental car. The amount depends on the vehicle hired and in which country you hired it. For complete peace of mind, add either Vehicle Cover or Vehicle Cover Plus to your booking to reduce or remove the excess completely.
We have a range of child and baby seats available depending on age, height and weight. All our car seats can be selected when booking online or via mobile. To ensure availability please select during your vehicle booking.
Whether you're driving to the slopes or anticipating some wintry weather, Avis rental stations at key destinations offer snow tyres, snow chains and ski/snowboard racks to help make your journey that much easier and safer. Find out more about our winter car equipment.