Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) is Optional for all vehicles *except on group G (Luxury SUV), group K (Full-size Pickup Truck Ext Cab), group L (Premium Elite SUV), and group M (Intermediate Van).

*Exception: LDW is MANDATORY on group G (Luxury SUV), group K (Full-size Pickup Truck Ext Cab), group L (Premium Elite SUV), and group M (Intermediate Van) unless the customer can provide written proof of the coverage presented at the counter at the time of rental (see below for additional details**.)  Deductible on these car groups ranges between 800.00 USD to 1500.00 USD.

All other vehicles purchase of LDW reduces liability to zero in the event of an accident, fire or theft to the Avis vehicle provided customer complies with the terms and conditions of the agreement. Theft Protection (TP) is included in the LDW.

If LDW is declined, and the rental incurs a loss due to damage or theft, the renter may be liable for up to the full replacement value of the vehicle.

**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 credit card company before the rental and MUST get written proof on official letterhead noting that they will specifically extend LDW coverage. This letter MUST be presented at the counter at the time of rental.  Waivers must be discussed directly with the agent at the location upon arrival.

Thefts that occur due to customer negligence (not locking vehicle or securing keys) is not covered.  If additional protection coverage is required to reduce/remove the insurance excess, inquire at the Avis desk when you collect your car.  In all cases, customers must present a police report and describe exactly how the event occurred, in any incidents to receive coverage. If not, the coverage will be inactive and the customer will have to pay the total damages. Damage shown in the unit must match what was described in the record.

Customer may inquire for additional information of the benefits, conditions and acceptance at the time of rental.

Counter Sale Only -  Check at counter for pricing, availability and details.

Loss of Use -  Covers the time the vehicle is being repaired when the location can not rent out the vehicle. The customer must check with the counter on pricing and for additional details at time of checkout.

Super Coverages - Not available.

Partial Damage Waiver (PDW) - offered at the rental counter with a deductible. The customer must check with the counter on pricing and for additional details at time of checkout.
Windshield and Tire Damage Waiver (WDW) - Covers the tires and the front windshield of the rental vehicle.  This protection has no deductible.  The customer must request conditions, rates and acceptance at the time of checkout. .
Theft Protection (TP) is not available.

Avis Dominican Republic accepts Avis Charge Cards, American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, Visa.  An additional charge card hold will apply.  The location will take 200.0 USD minimum as estimated rental charges as a Guarantee or Hold, depending on the type of vehicle and days rented.  If the customer declines LDW, we hold an additional 800 USD for economy through compact size SUV or an additional 1,500 USD for all other car groups.  Note: Credit Cards without raised numbers are not accepted in the Dominican Republic without purchasing LDW - Loss Damage Waiver. See LDW coverage information for more details.

Debit cards are accepted, provided the customer purchases the Lost Damage Waiver (LDW).

A valid driver's license from country of residence is required.  Foreign renters must also present their valid passport in the driver's name.  International driving permit (IDP) is required only for countries with non-Roman alphabet to serve as a translation.

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.

A customer renting a Luxury Car, Minivan, 12-Passenger Van, Full-Size SUV, Premium SUV, Standard Elite SUV or any vehicle in the Specialty/Signature Series/Cool Car categories must be at least 25 years old.

• Exception: A customer with an acceptable corporate discount number can rent the above car classes at 21 years old without an underage fee.

For all other car classes, a customer presenting a major charge card must be at least 21 years old.  An underage surcharge of $27.00 per day will apply for renters 21-24 years old.

• Exception: A customer presenting a major charge card with an acceptable corporate discount number can rent at 18 years old without an underage fee.

A customer presenting an acceptable bank debit card must be at least 25 years old.  (See Debit Card Policies for acceptable car groups and full details.)

• Exception: A customer presenting an acceptable bank debit card with a corporate discount number can rent at 21 years old without an underage fee.

A customer presenting an Avis charge card, government-issued Visa/MasterCard or government travel/purchase orders can rent any car class at age 18 without an underage fee.

At the time of rental, the renter or authorized driver may be subject to an electronic DMV check from the issuing state of the driver's license, or may be asked to sign a declaration attesting to specific criteria:

• The renter/authorized driver has a valid license that is not currently suspended, expired, revoked, canceled or surrendered.
• The renter/authorized driver has not, within the last 36 months had 1 or more convictions for reckless driving.
• The renter/authorized driver has not, within the last 36 months had 1 or more convictions for driving under the influence (DUI), driving while intoxicated (DWI), or driving while alcohol impaired (DWAI).
• The renter/authorized driver has not, within the last 36 months failed to report or leave the scene of an accident.
• The renter/authorized driver has never been in possession of a stolen vehicle or used a vehicle in a crime.
• The renter/authorized driver has not, within the last 24 months had 3 or more convictions for moving violations (including seat belt violations).
• The renter/authorized driver has not, within the last 36 months had 3 or more accidents

Fuel Service Charge. Most rentals come with a full tank of fuel, but that is not always the case.

Where available, if permitted by law, if you drive less than 75 miles, you acknowledge that we will add a flat fee to the rental, the amount of which will be disclosed on the Rental Contract and at the counter prior to rental. You may avoid this charge at time of return by providing a receipt for fuel purchased at which time the flat fee will be reversed from your total rental charges. If this subparagraph (a) does not apply, there are three refueling options:

1) If you do not accept the fuel service option, where available, at the beginning of your rental, and you return the car with less fuel than was in it when you received it, as we determine in our sole discretion, we will charge you a fuel service charge at the applicable rate per-mile or rate per-gallon specified on the Rental Contract or disclosed at the location. The per-mile rate is used if you do not buy fuel during the rental. To calculate this amount, we multiply the number of miles driven, as shown on the car’s odometer (or provided by the vehicle's telematics device), times the per-mile rate shown on the Rental Contract. The per gallon rate is used if you buy fuel during the rental and provide us with a receipt on our request, but the tank is not as full when you return the car as when you received the car (by using the factory installed gauge, rounded down to the nearest 1/8 tank), times the per-gallon rate shown on the Rental Contract.

Although two methods are used for ease of calculation, the per mile and per-gallon rates produce approximately the same result. Some of our cars are equipped with onboard telematics which record the actual amounts of fuel in the gas tank. In the event your car has such a device, you will be charged for the actual amount of gasoline needed to fill the tank based on the reading of this device.

2) If you accept the fuel service option at the beginning of your rental, you will be charged as shown on the Rental Contract for that purchase and you will not pay us a fuel service charge. If you choose this option, you will not incur an additional fuel service charge, but you will not receive any credit for fuel left in the tank at the time of return.  If you accept the partial fuel service option at the beginning of your rental, you will be charged as shown on the Rental Contract for that purchase and you will pay a fuel service charge for any fuel not covered by the partial fuel service option. The per-gallon cost of the fuel service option will always be lower than the fuel service charge. The cost of refueling the car yourself at a local service station may be lower than the fuel service charge or the fuel service option. You acknowledge that the fuel service charge is not a retail sale of fuel.

3) You may avoid a fuel service charge if you return the car with the fuel tank as full as when you received it and, if requested by us, present a receipt for your fuel purchase. If you put fuel into the car, you must use the correct fuel (having the grade of gasoline stated on the car fuel information decal, or on-road diesel). Do not use ethanol fuel even if the car states that it is a flex-fuel vehicle.