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When you complete your rental and return the vehicle, we will charge your card and the pre-authorisation hold will be released by your card issuer. Depending on your card issuer, it can take up to 28 days before this is reflected in your account balance. As the pre-authorisation hold is not a charge, the release of funds may not appear on your card statement. Please note – even though the hold is not an actual charge, it still temporarily reduces the available balance on your payment card until its release.
In case of any further queries, please use the contact button and link below to submit a ticket with our customer care team and you will receive an email with the details of your authorisation hold.
Your invoice is calculated based on the items presented on your rental agreement at the beginning of your hire. An estimated amount is presented to you for your acceptance, so please carefully review this document prior to leaving the station with your vehicle.
Your invoice will also contain any applicable additional charges such as refuelling, damage repair costs, or additional days' fees.
If you have any additional questions, or something just doesn't add up, please use the below contact buttons to speak with a member of our customer service department.
When a traffic offence occurs, we are notified by the relevant authorities as the registered owner of the vehicle in order to identify the driver of the vehicle. Whenever possible, liability is transferred to the driver of the vehicle at the time of the offence and the authorities re-issue the Penalty/Parking Charge Notice to the driver. We charge an administration fee to cover our costs involved in this process. Following a liability transfer, the authorities contact the driver directly by post with the re-issued fine. Rest assured, the dates of fine payment are updated so that the driver is not affected by the time taken to transfer liability. In some circumstances, liability cannot be transferred and the fine is paid on your behalf by us. The lowest possible fine amount is paid and is charged directly to the customer. Please note, to dispute an offence, the authorities must be contacted directly. Details of the dispute process and all contact details for the authority will be detailed on the re-issued penalty charge notice that you will receive.
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Your privacy means a lot to us. Please have a read through our Privacy Policy, which explains exactly how your data is used, collected and protected, as well as the types of cookies used by this website. We make sure that your personal data is further secured by only ever discussing personal information or details of a rental with the main driver of that rental, unless express written consent is given to us to speak with someone else.
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It is standard that the charge for tolls arrives a few weeks following the end of your rental, as we must wait for the charge details to be provided by the toll authorities. The charge is usually taken in one payment but multiple charges/receipts are also possible based upon the location and duration of the rental.
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The Vehicle Registration Fee, which is included in your quote before you book your vehicle, helps cover the cost of your hire vehicle’s registration. It is itemised on your invoice for clarity but is not an additional charge.
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The Premium Location Fee, which is included in your booking quote, helps to cover the extra operating costs incurred at premium locations such as airports, train stations and city centres. While the Premium Location Fee, also known as the City Supplement or Airport Surcharge, is included in your reservation quote, it is also applied as a percentage to any additional counter products selected at the rental location. For clarity, this is itemised on the rental agreement and invoice. Don't worry, this is not a duplicate charge and the itemised line may include the quoted portion from booking as well as any portion for additional selected items.
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We give you the chance to collect miles or points through our partners each time you hire a vehicle, so you can continue to receive a premium service at premium value. But there are times you won't be able to collect miles or points. This will happen if you're a public-sector employee, using a travel industry or airline employee rate, renting a van, or using a substitute, net or tour operator rate. If you hire more than one vehicle from the same location within 24 hours, your miles or points balance will only be credited once.
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Any miles or points you collect will usually appear on your next statement. However, it can take a little longer. Rest assured your credits will show up on the following statement, at the latest. If for any reason your credits do not appear you can add them here . If they still have not appeared after this, please contact us using the icons below.
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You don't need to worry about paying for the Dartford Crossing as most of our vehicles from nearby locations are pre-registered with the Dartford Authority. This means that you do not need to do anything extra, we will take payment for the crossings from the payment card used on the rental.
When you collect your hire vehicle you will receive a rental agreement. This document contains all the information you need to know, including the booking price and the vehicle’s condition. You will need to check and sign your rental agreement before you drive your hire vehicle away.
It’s a very quick and simple document, because we don’t want to hold you up on your journey.
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We always aim to provide a vehicle from the group reserved. On the rare occasion we are unable to offer you a car from your chosen group, we will provide an equivalent or premium alternative. This won’t cost you a penny extra because we want everything to be just right for your journey.
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You pay for each day you hire a vehicle, which is based on a 24 hour rental period. If you return your hire vehicle within 24 hours, you'll still be charged for the full day. There's also no penalty for returning your vehicle up to 29 minutes late, but for returns after this time we're afraid you will be charged for another day as well as a late return fee. If you are going to be late or would like to extend your rental period, please call your station ahead of time to let us know.
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Yes, you must pay a fee if you do not show up to collect your vehicle without first cancelling your reservation or making alternative arrangements with us. The fee for this varies depending on the location, country of rental, and booking type (pay now or pay on collection). Further information can be found in our terms and conditions .
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If you're not sure what some of the entries on your invoice refer to, we are happy to help. Please use the below icons to chat, e-mail or phone our customer care department, or click here for more info.
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If you booked using your payment card, you will receive an invoice which is simply for your records. At the bottom of the invoice, it should say: No payment necessary. The amount due will be charged to your credit card.
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We're sorry that you've had to cancel your booking with us. Please first ensure that you have read our Booking Conditions for information on cancellation fees. Once your booking is cancelled, contact us using the icons below to request your refund. Any funds that are to be refunded can take up to 5-7 working days from the date they are processed. If there are any extraordinary circumstances that may affect the above timeframe, our customer care team will let you know. If you have cancelled your booking on the same day you created it, there is nothing to refund as the charges would not have been made until midnight. Any item listed on your statement in this case will be a pre-authorisation hold, not a debit.
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If you would like to make any changes or updates to your invoice, please contact our Customer Service Team using the icons below. Please be aware that only the named driver of the rental, or authorised individual at your company may request changes to be made to an invoice.
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You are charged for each day (24 hours) you hire a vehicle. Whether you hire it for just two hours or 24 hours, you will be charged for the full day. Early Returns: If you return the vehicle and any optional extras early, you will lose the benefit of any special offers if you no longer meet their requirements. This may result in the rental costing you more. There is no refund for any unused days.
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“You can pay for Fuel Up Front when you collect your hire vehicle. This simply means that you pay for a full tank of fuel upfront, saving you the hassle and time of refuelling before you return. This not only saves time but also money, because we offer a discounted rate compared to our fuel on return rates. If you choose Fuel Up Front but bring your hire vehicle back with a full tank, don’t worry, we won’t charge you for Fuel Up Front. But if you bring it back partly full, unfortunately we can’t provide a refund and you will be charged the full amount as listed on your rental agreement, so try to return the vehicle as close to empty as possible.
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You are eligible to receive points or miles with your preferred Frequent Traveler Programme. Just remember to include your frequent flyer number when you book.
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We understand that you may need to amend or cancel your booking for many different reasons. To make any changes or to cancel your existing booking, please visit our website here. If you have booked through a third party, such as a travel agent or broker, please contact the booking source directly for assistance.
It is important that you have read and understood our cancellation policy which is included in our booking terms and conditions.
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When you complete your rental and return the vehicle, we will charge your card and the pre-authorisation hold will be released by your card issuer. Depending on your card issuer, it can take up to 28 days before this is reflected in your account balance. As the pre-authorisation hold is not a charge, the release of funds may not appear on your card statement. Please note – even though the hold is not an actual charge, it still temporarily reduces the available balance on your payment card until its release.
In case of any further queries, please use the contact button and link below to submit a ticket with our customer care team and you will receive an email with the details of your authorisation hold.
Many city centers in Italy are defined "Restricted Traffic Zones". These areas are not accessible to vehicles on certain days or times as prescribed by the relevant traffic authority. Even when driving a rental car it is necessary to respect these restrictions to avoid incurring an administrative penalty.
Some of our stations are near central areas and "limited traffic areas" and it is therefore necessary to pay careful attention not to enter the ZTL. Our Florence Via Borgognissanti station, for example, is located near one of these areas. Customers are therefore informed of its presence and of the possibility of returning the vehicle avoiding entry into the ZTL.
If you are not sure whether or not the station is close to a ZTL or which route to take to return the vehicle, do not hesitate to ask.
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AdBlue is a diesel engine additive found in most of our diesel vehicles which helps to reduce NOx emissions.
Each vehicle fitted with AdBlue is also equipped with a warning light, which signals the next exhaustion of the additive. The remaining level will be indicated directly by the vehicle instrumentation. It is important to remember that the exhaustion of AdBlue causes the vehicle to be inoperable. Thus, when the warning light comes on, it is advisable to refuel AdBlue immediately.
Refueling can be done free of charge by going to one of our branches, facilities or affiliated networks or any gas station, before payment. In the latter case, the amount will be refunded and deducted from the amount due for the rental, upon return, upon presentation of an invoice.
We're almost always able to reunite possessions with their owners. Call the Avis location where you returned your car, providing your name, the item(s) you left behind and either: your booking reference number, rental agreement number or Avis Preferred Customer Number. We will then check the vehicle for you. The phone number will be on your rental agreement. If you don't have it to hand, look up your hire station.
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