Car Rental Protective Cover Options
Why worry? We have you covered
All Avis rentals include Standard Cover with basic roadside assistance.
For extra peace of mind, you can add protection packages to lower your excess and get full support in case of an accident or breakdown. Simply add a protection package to your booking at the same time as extras like child seats or additional drivers.
What’s included in Standard Cover?
When booking with Avis, the quoted price automatically includes a basic level of cover should you be involved in an accident.
The price of every rental includes:
- Help with mechanical faults, non-driver battery issues, or manufacturing defects
- Local emergency support across Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Please note that incidents due to driver error may incur charges.
The starting deductible is from 500 USD to 2,000 USD, depending on the car group selected, in addition to 80% coverage in case of theft, driver insurance and third-party insurance.
Avis Cover Options
Standard Cover
Super Collision Damage Waiver
Super Theft Protection
Personal Accident Insurance
Roadside Safety Net
Super Cover Insurance
Included
Excess applies and will vary by vehicle and location:
- Theft Protection (TP)
- Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
- Reduces the deductible to 100 USD.
- Provides full coverage in case of theft.
- Covers all passengers traveling in the car.
Includes protection and recovery assistance costs for:
- Flat tyres
- Windscreen coverage
- Batteries
- Lockout service
- Fuel delivery if running out during the journey
- Reduces the deductible to 0 USD.
- Provides full coverage in case of theft.
- Insures passengers in the car.
- Includes windscreen cover.
- Encompasses the Roadside Safety Net.
Additional fees
8 USD to 15 USD per day
(depending on car group)
5 USD to 15 USD per day
(depending on car group)
5 USD per day
(all car groups)
7 USD per day
(all car groups)
22 USD to 40 USD per day
(depending on car group)
Frequently Asked Questions
Stay safe while you wait.
- Move to a safe place off the road if possible.
- Switch on your hazard lights and stay visible.
- On motorways, exit from the passenger side and wait behind a barrier
- Avoid attempting any roadside repairs yourself.
Contact our Breakdown Helpline immediately
- In the UK – Avis provides free 24-hour roadside assistance. Call the freephone number in your rental agreement.
- Outside the UK, please refer to your rental paperwork or ask at the rental desk for the local emergency number.
- Check everyone’s safety, and, if needed call the police in a case of third-party liability, or emergency services, if anyone is injured.
- If you can leave the car, find a safe place to wait for assistance.
- Remember not to leave the vehicle without ensuring it is secure.
- Call the Avis Breakdown Helpline number immediately.
- Record names/addresses of all parties involved and witnesses; never admit liability.
- Complete the accident form in your rental papers.
- Do not arrange repairs yourself.
Yes. If you add Avis Inclusive or Roadside Assistance Plus to your booking, we’ll provide a replacement vehicle or help you complete your journey.
Roadside Assistance Plus is an optional add-on that provides help with non-mechanical issues like flat batteries, lost keys, or running out of fuel. It can be added when booking online or at the rental desk when you collect your vehicle.
Avis Inclusive is the all-in-one solution for complete peace of mind and minimal hassle. It must be added at the time of booking and includes:
- Roadside Assistance Plus
- Faster pick-up with less paperwork
- Zero excess on damage and theft
- No unexpected costs at drop-off
