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Avis positions itself as a premium-leaning, business-friendly car rental brand, operating at airports and city locations worldwide through company-owned sites and licensees. Avis Preferred members can skip the counter at many airports and go straight to their vehicle, and the Avis app supports managing reservations and, in some locations, choosing or changing a car. The fleet ranges from compact cars to SUVs, vans and premium models, and corporate travel programmes are an important part of its business. It is part of Avis Budget Group, which also owns Budget and Zipcar. Rates tend to sit above value brands, and extras such as damage waivers, additional drivers, fuel options and one-way fees affect the total. Travellers should compare prepaid and pay-later rates, check licensee terms outside major markets and review insurance coverage before choosing optional protection.

Service Types: Car rental, long-term rental, Avis First premium service with delivery and concierge support, luxury and EV rentals
Network & Coverage: Avis brand: about 5,500 locations in 165 countries (2019); Avis Budget Group about 11,000 locations worldwide
Vehicle Range: Economy to full-size cars, premium cars, convertibles, SUVs, minivans, passenger vans, luxury and specialty cars, electric vehicles
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
Cancellation Policy: 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
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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Avis Preferred lets members skip the counter at many airports
App for managing rentals, with vehicle selection in some locations
Strong corporate travel programmes
Wide fleet including premium models

×Watch out for

Rates often sit above value-focused brands
Licensee locations may have different policies
Optional extras and one-way fees can add significantly to the cost

Brand specifications

Service Types: Car rental, long-term rental, Avis First premium service with delivery and concierge support, luxury and EV rentals
Network & Coverage: Avis brand: about 5,500 locations in 165 countries (2019); Avis Budget Group about 11,000 locations worldwide
Vehicle Range: Economy to full-size cars, premium cars, convertibles, SUVs, minivans, passenger vans, luxury and specialty cars, electric vehicles
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
Cancellation Policy: 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
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

Ratings breakdown

Cleanliness

4.9

Location

4.8

Service

4.6

Value

4.3

Rooms

4.4

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Service Types: Car rental, long-term rental, Avis First premium service with delivery and concierge support, luxury and EV rentals
Network & Coverage: Avis brand: about 5,500 locations in 165 countries (2019); Avis Budget Group about 11,000 locations worldwide
Vehicle Range: Economy to full-size cars, premium cars, convertibles, SUVs, minivans, passenger vans, luxury and specialty cars, electric vehicles
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
Cancellation Policy: 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
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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+What we like

Avis Preferred lets members skip the counter at many airports
App for managing rentals, with vehicle selection in some locations
Strong corporate travel programmes
Wide fleet including premium models

×Watch out for

Rates often sit above value-focused brands
Licensee locations may have different policies
Optional extras and one-way fees can add significantly to the cost

Brand specifications

Service Types: Car rental, long-term rental, Avis First premium service with delivery and concierge support, luxury and EV rentals
Network & Coverage: Avis brand: about 5,500 locations in 165 countries (2019); Avis Budget Group about 11,000 locations worldwide
Vehicle Range: Economy to full-size cars, premium cars, convertibles, SUVs, minivans, passenger vans, luxury and specialty cars, electric vehicles
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
Cancellation Policy: 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
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

Ratings breakdown

Cleanliness

4.9

Location

4.8

Service

4.6

Value

4.3

Rooms

4.4

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