Additional cover for peace of mind!
We appreciate that hiring a car can sometimes be a confusing experience, especially when it comes to knowing what you are covered for.
At Avis, we try harder to make everything about car rental as simple and transparent as possible. That means no jargon and no hidden extras. This guide will give you an easy-to-understand description of the options and benefits.
Premium Cover is a package designed to provide additional cover on top of the basic cover included in your quote.
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What does it cover?
- Reduce your excess to £100
- FREE Additional Driver for rentals within the UK
- Super Personal Accident Cover
- Provides our most comprehensive and care free cover
How much does it cost?
- Small Vehicle - £12.50 per day*
- Medium Vehicle - £15.50 per day*
- Large Vehicle £18 per day*
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If you would like to purchase Premium Cover, please ask one of our rental sales agents upon collecting your car.
*capped at 10 out of every 28 day period
*Pricing is based on UK rentals
*Other country insurance prices will vary
It’s worth checking to see if you’re already covered for this from your travel insurance. If you are not, you can purchase this on top of the additional cover within your quoted price.
Personal Accident Cover is included in the Premium package.
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What does it cover?
- Personal accident - a maximum of £42,000 per insured person in the event of
death, loss of limbs or eyes or permanent total disablement
- Medical expenses incurred due to an accident - a maximum of £2,100 per insured person
- Unlimited assistance and rescue costs
- Baggage up to £2,100 per vehicle - conditions and item limits apply
How much does it cost?
All vehicles are charged at £4.75 per day*
- Capped at 10 out of every 28 day period
- Pricing is based on UK rentals
- Other country insurance prices will vary
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Windscreen protection can be bought additionally to the Premium Cover package, however if you do not purchase the Premium Package, Windscreen Protection can be bought on top of your quoted price.
What does it cover?
- Zero excess on front windscreen damage
How much does it cost?
All vehicles are charged at £2.00 per day*
- Capped at 10 out of every 28 day period
- Pricing is based on UK rentals
- Other country insurance prices will vary
What additional cover is included in your quoted price?
When renting a car, it is essential you are properly protected according to UK law and your own requirements.
When you book an Avis rental car, the price you are quoted includes basic level of cover needed should you be involved in an accident. In the UK, this means you are automatically covered for:
The additional cover is an optional extra which will be charged on top of your quoted price.
Additional Information
Taking your car abroad
To take a vehicle abroad you must purchase an additional protection package, Continental Cover, which is available from Avis rental locations.
We will provide the relevant vehicle paperwork and breakdown assistance cover to take vehicles abroad. However, please be sure to give at least 48 hours notice to arrange this cover.
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We are unable to provide any mandatory vehicle equipment required for driving abroad (e.g. warning triangles, fluorescent jackets, etc.) which vary by country. It is the drivers responsibility to procure these and know the legal requirements (driving rules and motoring equipment) of the country they are visiting.
Who’s covered to drive?
Only those people named as drivers on the rental agreement are insured to drive the vehicle. Additional drivers can be nominated for a charge. An additional driver is included when taking Premier Cover.