| Service Types | Pre-booked chauffeur airport transfers, hourly and full-day hire (2-24h), city-to-city rides, business and travel agency accounts | Car rental, long-term rental, Avis First premium service with delivery and concierge support, luxury and EV rentals | — | — |
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| Network & Coverage | 500+ cities in 60+ countries across Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East | Avis brand: about 5,500 locations in 165 countries (2019); Avis Budget Group about 11,000 locations worldwide | — | — |
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| Vehicle Range | Business Class (E-Class, 5 Series, A6 or similar), First Class (S-Class, 7 Series, A8 or similar), Business Van/SUV (V-Class, Suburban, Escalade or similar), electric classes; Platinum (Rolls-Royce) in Dubai only | Economy to full-size cars, premium cars, convertibles, SUVs, minivans, passenger vans, luxury and specialty cars, electric vehicles | — | — |
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| Loyalty Programme | — | Avis Preferred (free): skip the counter, 1 point per US$1 on rentals; Preferred Plus (10 rentals or US$4,000/yr) and President's Club (20 rentals or US$6,000/yr) tiers | — | — |
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| Cancellation Policy | Free cancellation for transfers, long-distance and hourly bookings until 1h before pickup; full fare due within 1h or on no-show; cancel via website or app | Pay Later: generally no fee. Australia Pay Now: A$82.50 if cancelled 24h+ before pickup, A$165 within 24h, no-show forfeits prepayment; Pay Now terms vary by country | — | — |
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| Minimum Renter Age | — | US: 21 in most states (18 in New York and Michigan); underage surcharge for under-25s; under-25s restricted from luxury, full-size SUV, minivan and specialty classes | — | — |
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| Protection & Insurance Options | — | Loss Damage Waiver, Personal Accident Insurance, Additional Liability Insurance, Personal Effects, Emergency Sickness Plan, Third-Party Liability, Extended Roadside Assistance | — | — |
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| Booking Channels | Website, Blacklane app (iOS, Android), Blacklane for Business platform; also sold via partners such as airlines and travel agencies | Website, Avis app, rental counters | — | — |
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| Parent Company | Blacklane GmbH; acquisition by Uber Technologies announced March 2026 (pending) | Avis Budget Group (also owns Budget, Zipcar, Payless) | — | — |
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| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany; founded 2011 | Parsippany, New Jersey, US; founded 1946 in Michigan | — | — |
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| Waiting Time | Transfers: 60 min free at airports and major train stations, 15 min elsewhere; extra minutes billed | — | — | — |
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