Using the App

All photos show the correct make and model although the vehicle will be shown in white.

 

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You may select your vehicle up to 2 hours prior to the start of your rental. However, you must be close to the rental location to access the vehicle selection.

 

Don't forget to review the terms and conditions when you book, which include everything you need to know ahead of your journey.

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A first-time renter will need to go to the rental desk so that the profile, identification and payment details can be verified by an Avis member of staff. If this is not your first rental after joining Avis Preferred, you can use Self-Serve.

 

Don't forget to review the terms and conditions when you book, which include everything you need to know ahead of your journey.

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A car has not yet been allocated. An early pick-up can be started in the Avis app.

 

Don't forget to review the terms and conditions when you book, which include everything you need to know ahead of your journey.

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If you are already in Avis Preferred, make sure you are signed in. You may need to download the latest version of the app and make sure you have accepted the Terms and Conditions. You also need to make sure your reservation is at a station that is set up for Self-Serve to see the Self-Serve functionality. If you are a first-time renter will need to go to the rental desk so that the profile, identification and payment details can be verified by an Avis member of staff.

If you are not in Avis Preferred, you can sign up either in the app or on the website.


Yes. You need to be an Avis Preferred member, have the latest version of the app on your phone and be logged into your profile to make or change reservations and process a Self-Service rental including exchange and/or upgrade car choice.

 

Don't forget to review the terms and conditions when you book, which include everything you need to know ahead of your journey.

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Yes, if the station is set up for self-serve, you are an Avis Preferred customer, made this reservation while logged into your account and it's not your first Avis Preferred rental.

Don't forget to review the terms and conditions when you book, which include everything you need to know ahead of your journey.

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Yes. If return date/time changed in the app, it will advise of any additional charges, or, reduced rental fees.

 

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Yes, you can see the current condition of the car in the app.

 

Don't forget to review the terms and conditions when you book, which include everything you need to know ahead of your journey.

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Make sure you have notifications switched on in your Avis app operating system's settings. In addition, ensure geo-location services are enabled for the phone (both Android and iOS phone settings).

 

Don't forget to review the terms and conditions when you book, which include everything you need to know ahead of your journey.

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Yes, you can make reservations, modifications and Self-Serve on a good mobile data connection.

 

Don't forget to review the terms and conditions when you book, which include everything you need to know ahead of your journey.

Planning a trip? Start your journey.

Already planned a trip? Check your booking.

Yes. You need to be an Avis Preferred member, have the latest version of the app on your phone and be logged into your profile to make or change reservations and process a Self-Service rental including exchange and/or upgrade car choice.

 

Don't forget to review the terms and conditions when you book, which include everything you need to know ahead of your journey.

Planning a trip? Start your journey.

Already planned a trip? Check your booking.


On the Avis app. Some locations will provide paperwork with keys or in the car (depending on some local processes and location layout/security).

 

Don't forget to review the terms and conditions when you book, which include everything you need to know ahead of your journey.

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If you are entitled to a free upgrade due to your Avis Preferred tier, the app has been programmed to offer this automatically. If you are wanting to redeem a voucher for a free upgrade as a reward, then you will need to follow the usual voucher redemption process when making a booking by following the instructions listed on the voucher itself.

 

Don't forget to review the terms and conditions when you book, which include everything you need to know ahead of your journey.

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If you have not moved the car you can go back into the app and change your choice of car.

 

Don't forget to review the terms and conditions when you book, which include everything you need to know ahead of your journey.

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Don't forget to review the terms and conditions when you book, which include everything you need to know ahead of your journey.

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The condition report in the app should show all damage. If you see any additional damage, this should be reported to a member of staff. There will soon be additional functionality available in the app where you will be able to record any discrepancies. If in doubt, contact a member of the rental location team.

 

Don't forget to review the terms and conditions when you book, which include everything you need to know ahead of your journey.

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Yes, you can extend your rental through the app while your rental is still open. If you experience any issues trying to extend via the App, please contact the rental station directly.

 

Don't forget to review the terms and conditions when you book, which include everything you need to know ahead of your journey.

Planning a trip? Start your journey.

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It will depend on how your account is set up with Avis. The Avis app will follow the current rules set up between Avis and your business or company. If you have your own unique personal profile, then the Avis app will work as normal. However, it is not designed for a generic business profile used for multiple drivers.

 

Don't forget to review the terms and conditions when you book, which include everything you need to know ahead of your journey.

Planning a trip? Start your journey.

Already planned a trip? Check your booking.

If the car is already allocated by the rental desk, then it will be generally held for 2 hours after the rental start time. If no car has been allocated, then the car can be selected via the app at any time.

 

Don't forget to review the terms and conditions when you book, which include everything you need to know ahead of your journey.

Planning a trip? Start your journey.

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A range of child seats (depending on child age/size requirements) can be viewed and selected during the Self-Serve rental process. However, these should ideally be reserved in advance to ensure availability.

 

Don't forget to review the terms and conditions when you book, which include everything you need to know ahead of your journey.

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No, not by using the app. The additional driver needs to be verified at the rental desk.

 

Don't forget to review the terms and conditions when you book, which include everything you need to know ahead of your journey.

Planning a trip? Start your journey.

Already planned a trip? Check your booking.

It will depend on how your account is set up with Avis. The Avis app will follow the current rules set up between Avis and your business or company. If you have your own unique personal profile, then the Avis app will work as normal. However, it is not designed for a generic business profile used for multiple drivers.

 

Don't forget to review the terms and conditions when you book, which include everything you need to know ahead of your journey.

Planning a trip? Start your journey.

Already planned a trip? Check your booking.

No not by using the app. Depending on the extra, these may need to be collected at the desk to ensure certain devices are correctly allocated to the renter.

 

Don't forget to review the terms and conditions when you book, which include everything you need to know ahead of your journey.

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Once the car and rental is confirmed on the app, the rental will start. If there is a long delay in reaching the location, you can contact the desk to reset the rental start time.

 

Don't forget to review the terms and conditions when you book, which include everything you need to know ahead of your journey.

Planning a trip? Start your journey.

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Return the car to the normal drop-off point (these vary by location). Receipts can be obtained or reviewed in the app afterwards.

 

Don't forget to review the terms and conditions when you book, which include everything you need to know ahead of your journey.

Planning a trip? Start your journey.

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You can still select the car you would like on your app.

 

Don't forget to review the terms and conditions when you book, which include everything you need to know ahead of your journey.

Planning a trip? Start your journey.

Already planned a trip? Check your booking.

If a car is already assigned, the rental will start at the time on the rental agreement. If an early pick-up is selected, it will start upon completion of that process.

 

Don't forget to review the terms and conditions when you book, which include everything you need to know ahead of your journey.

Planning a trip? Start your journey.

Already planned a trip? Check your booking.