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What is a Mystery Car?
A mystery car rental allows you to add a little excitement to your journey. Instead of spending hours choosing a specific vehicle, you’ll get a quality, well-maintained one at random from our available fleet.
This means you can enjoy a surprise vehicle when you collect your car, plus they’re among the cheapest rates we offer. You could be driving anything from a city hatchback to a spacious family SUV, an efficient hybrid to a luxury saloon.
Perfect for flexible travellers who prioritise value over vehicle choice, our mystery car option offers the same quality service you expect from Avis, just with an element of surprise thrown in.
What could you drive?
Your mystery car could be any size from our fleet (up to 9 seats), manual or automatic, and may be electric, hybrid, petrol or diesel. You won't know the exact vehicle until you collect your keys but the only certainty is that whatever turns up, it'll be ready to go and in good condition.
You might get:
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A compact city car, perfect for nipping around town
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A comfortable estate with plenty of boot space
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An environmentally friendly electric or hybrid vehicle
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A spacious 7 or 9-seater people carrier for the whole family
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A premium saloon with all the bells and whistles
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A lightweight mini/economy vehicle, ideal for up to four people
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An efficient diesel for longer motorway journeys
Why choose a mystery car?
Value for money: Mystery car rates are among the cheapest we offer on site. It’s the easiest way to bring your rental cost down without compromising on vehicle quality.
Added excitement: There's something genuinely thrilling about the decision being taken out of your hands and not knowing what you'll be driving. It adds a spark of adventure to every journey.
Flexible travel: If you don't have specific requirements, such as a large boot for golf clubs or guaranteed automatic transmission, the mystery car gives you the freedom to be spontaneous.
Quality guaranteed: Same Avis service standards, same fleet quality, just with an element of surprise.
How to book
Booking your mystery car is simple:
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Head to Avis Car Rental and enter your collection location and rental dates
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Look for the "Mystery Car" option in the vehicle selection
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Review the competitive rate and book your rental
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Collect your keys and discover your surprise vehicle
It's that straightforward. Done within minutes, you'll have secured a great-value rental, and now just need to wait to find out what you're driving home.
Mystery car hire FAQs
Can I pick the fuel type or transmission?
No. With a mystery car, that’s entirely down to availability on the day. If you require specific features, we recommend booking a standard vehicle category.
Do I find out what I'm getting before pick-up?
No, the mystery is revealed when you collect your car. We don't provide advance notification of the specific vehicle model.
Can I change my mystery car at collection?
Mystery Car bookings can't be swapped for free. You can upgrade to a chosen category at pick-up if you'd rather, but you'll pay the difference, subject to availability.
Are there any restrictions?
No - every Mystery Car is suitable for a standard driving licence. No extra qualifications needed.