Car and Truck Hire Avalon Airport (Metro)

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Avalon Airport (Metro) (AVV)

Address:

Terminal Bldg,
Avalon, VI, Victoria, 3212, Australia

Phone:

CALL: (61) 2 9353 9000

Hours of Operation:

Sun 2:00 PM - 4:15 PM; Mon - Fri 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM and 2:00 PM - 4:15 PM; Sat 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Holiday Hours:

2024
KINGS BIRTHDAY   June  10  closed
GRAND FINAL EVE   September  27  closed
MELBOURNE CUP   November  5  closed
CHRISTMAS DAY   December  25  closed

Location Information
After-hours Returns
Drop box available at counter inside terminal - accessible during airport opening hours only.

Avalon Car Rental & Location Details

Our Car Hire Fleet

Cars

Here at Avis, we make car hire easy for customers in and around Avalon. Browse our range and select from economy and standard, or convertible and luxury, car rental options. With a huge selection of models to choose from, we are confident you'll find what you need.

Commercial Vehicle Hire - Ute - Van - Truck - Bus

Perhaps a car isn't quite enough. Maybe you need something more spacious, like a minibus or van for hire or rent. Or you might need something with a bit more power under the bonnet, like a 4wd or ute rental option. Check out our commercial vehicle hire – ute, van, truck and bus rental options designed to fit your requirements here in Avalon.

From commercial trucks to mini vans for hire and rent, you name it, we've got it.

Our Car Renting Deals & Offers

At Avis, we want to ensure our Avalon car rental services are available to everyone.

If you simply need to get from the airport to the city centre, one-way car hire is perfect. However, when you plan to spend a lot of time exploring Avalon, try one of our long-term car rentals. And to make sure you save money while hiring a car from us, try searching through car hire deals.

FAQs

How much does it cost to hire a car in Avalon?

Our fleet is broad, and we’ve got many different cars for hire – at many different price points. Book your selection early to get the best value, and take advantage of our car hire offers to save even more on your next rental vehicle. We also offer our Best Price Promise so that you can be assured of great value.

Do I need an Australian driving license to rent a car in Avalon?

The Driver must (i) hold a full, current and valid driving licence (not being a learners licence or provisional licence), (ii) have an International Driving Permit (IDP) or official translation (if a licence is not in Roman alphabet), (iii) have held their licence for minimum 12 consecutive months immediately prior to signing the Rental Agreement.

An International Driving Permit is not a stand-alone document and this must be carried with your valid domestic driving licence for it to be valid.

Digital drivers licences are only accepted in the issuing state. If you're travelling interstate you must present a physical (plastic) drivers licence.

What is the age requirement to rent a car in Avalon?

The minimum age to drive a vehicle with Avis is 21 years of age. All drivers must hold a current, full and valid driver's licence, that has been valid for a minimum of 12 consecutive months. A young driver surcharge may apply.

What are you supposed to do before you return a rental car at Avalon?

When you return your rental car to Avis, you must do so with a full tank of fuel. We also ask that you remove all your personal belongings from the vehicle. Finally, please return the car to us in a clean state, ready for the next customer to drive.

Can I return a car to the Avalon location before or after business hours?

There are select Avis locations that allow returns outside of business hours. Please contact the return location directly or contact the Avis Reservations team to check if this is possible on 136 333.

Do I get a refund if I return my rental car early?

If you return the vehicle before the original return date (early return), you will not be refunded any portion of your payment. This does not detract from your rights as a consumer under applicable consumer protection legislation, including the Australian Consumer Law.

Can I rent a car from Avalon and return it to a different location?

Avis allows one way rental between select locations. Enter your details in the search widget to see available options. If you have an existing reservation, you can amend your booking online by clicking this link and following the prompts or on our mobile app. If you have collected your car and are having trouble amending your booking online, please contact the location you collected the vehicle from to check one way options.

Driving in Avalon

A BP garage is just up the Princes Freeway from the Avis Avalon location, heading northeast. The other way, heading southwest, a Riordan filling station is close to the Avis car hire location at Avalon Airport. The Princes Freeway also provides good linkups to nearby towns and cities, including Melbourne. Speed limits in Avalon match those across Victoria – this means 50 km/h in built-up areas, 100 km/h on urban freeways and highways, and 110 km/h on freeways and highways in rural areas. Always look for signs when you drive, as these may indicate speed restrictions and changes.

Explore Avalon

Enjoying a car rental in Avalon gives you the option to really get to know this part of Australia. Head down to the seaside and take in the beaches of Port Phillip, or drive over to Geelong and explore the fashionable waterfront area. The You Yangs Regional Park is also nearby and contains the famous Flinders Peak hike.

Sports fans might want to check out some of the famous Aussie Rules and soccer teams that call this area home, including the Geelong Cats and the Melbourne City and Victory sides. Melbourne itself is also worth taking the time to explore.

Renter Requirements

Optional Coverages

COLLISION DAMAGE WAVER -CDW

Purchase of Collision Damage Waiver limits renter's liability to the amount of Non-Waivable Excess, if rental vehicle gets damaged. If Collision Damage Waiver is not already included in the rental price, you can purchase it at the counter.
What do I have to pay if I don't have Damage Waiver?
If you don't purchase SCDW and If the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are damaged during your rental, unless you can prove the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, you will have to pay:

  • Either the cost of replacement, or the estimated repair costs - whichever is cheaper for each clearly separate incident of damage
  • Plus our loss of use, including an on the ground vehicle idle time fee
  • Plus a damage processing fee

the procedure indicating the loss of use and the damage processing fee is available at our locations.

Theft Protection (TP) 

Vehicle Theft Cover limits renter's liability to the amount of Non-Waivable Excess for total or partial loss of the car. If Vehicle Theft Cover is not already included in the rental price, you can purchase it at the counter.
You must declare theft to the police.

Additional Insurance Cover

Purchase of Super Cover Damage Waiver (SCDW) removes completely the Non-Waivable Excess in case of damage.

Purchase of Super Theft Protection (STP) removes completely the Non-Waivable Excess in case of theft.

Super Cover is available only when basic Collision Damage Waiver and Vehicle Theft cover are already purchased.

Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) is optional

Personal Accident Insurance provides accidental death and medical expense benefits to the renter and all passengers on the Avis car. If PAI s not already included in the rental price, you can purchase it at the counter.
If you sign for the Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) you may be covered for the physical damages and death consecutive to a traffic accident arisen during the rental period. According to the local legislation, the maximum allowance in the event of death is MAD. 20.000.-(Twenty Thousands Moroccan Dirhams).
If you sign for the Super Personal Accident Insurance (Super PAI) the maximum allowance in case of death is MAD. 40.000.- (Forty Thousands Moroccan Dirhams).

WINDSCREEN PROTECTION

Windscreen Protection reduces the amount you have to pay if the windscreen is damaged to zero.

ROADSIDE ASSISATNCE - RSN
Roadside Assistance Plus provides roadside assistance if you break down as a result of:

  • Flat batteries
  • Flat tires
  • Keys locked in the vehicle
  • Running out of fuel
  • Misfuelling

You will only need to pay for the costs of any additional items needed to get the vehicle back on the road - like fuel or tires.

PROTECTION PACKAGE
The Complete Protection Package covers the vehicle with ZERO excess, including windscreen and extended roadside assistance. It covers the driver and the passengers for a complete peace of mind. The price depends on the vehicle.

The driver remains fully responsible for the vehicle until it is actually returned to Avis and its condition has been checked. The lessor disclaims all liability for costs that may be incurred following damage and/or loss of documents and/or accessories in the vehicle observed in the absence of the customer.

Global insurance coverages are always subject to change. Please verify at time of rental.

Note: If you require additional insurance coverage you may purchase locally to reduce/remove the insurance excess.  Just ask at the Avis rental desk when you collect your car.


Credit Card Policies

Avis accepts the Avis Charge Card, American Express, MasterCard and Visa.

At the time of pickup we will :
-Debit your card for the estimated rental price to be paid at the counter
-And we will proceed to a preautorization as a deposit. The amount of this deposit (hold amount) is the excess in case of theft which varies between 15,500 MAD and 30,000 according to the booked car if protection package is not purchased (SCDW and STP), if you purchased the protection package, the hold amount will be 2000 MAD.
While this hold is in place the funds will not be available for your use. When the rental is over we will process the reversal but the bank may take time to post it back to the account.

Cash payment is not allowed.


Debit Card Policies

Debit cards are not accepted.


Drivers License

At the time of rentals, the driver must present a valid drivers license in the drivers name from their country of residence.  Customers presenting a drivers license in a non-Roman alphabet must also present an International Driving Permit (IDP) to serve as a translation in addition to their valid drivers license..


Public Liability and Property Damage

Information not available at this time, please check at time of rental.

Information not available at this time, please check at time of rental.

Public liability insurance is in accordance with the insurance laws of the country.  Customer may inquire at the time of rental for additional information of the benefits, conditions and acceptance.

Note: Some credit cards provide insurance coverage, with certain limitations, as a benefit of using the card to rent vehicles.  The customer is advised to contact the card issuer before the rental.  Any waiver must be discussed directly with the location upon arrival.


Age Requirements

The primary renter and any Additional driver must be at least 23 years old. If the primary driver or any additional driver are between 23 and 25 years old, a young driver surcharge will be applied. Coverage packages are not available for young drivers and/ or additional young drivers.

Maximum age: N/A

 


Fuel Policy

The vehicle will be supplied with a full tank of fuel. You must return it to us with a full tank. We recommend you fill up as close to the return location as you can on the return date and keep the receipt to show us. If you don't return the vehicle with a full tank - and you can't show us a receipt for fuel - we will charge you at the price of 21 MAD per litre plus the cost of refuelling the car for you of 500 MAD.
You can choose the Fuel Up Front option. With this option you pay for a full tank of fuel for 18 MAD per litre. Then you just return the vehicle with whatever's left in the tank (even if it's virtually empty) so long as the engine still runs.