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Rental Conditions in Antigua and Barbuda

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Conditions

Currency

East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).

Tax

15%.

Age information

The minimum age is 25 years. There is no maximum age.

Credit Cards

At the time of rental we will request an authorization on your charge card for the total estimated rental charges.
Cash Rentals are not allowed.

Avis accepts: American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard and Visa.

Driver's License (Physical)

A valid driver’s license from the country of residence is accepted.

An international driving license is required for countries with a non-Roman alphabet.
Drivers must obtain a local driving license at the beginning of the rental.


It is valid for 3 months and can be obtained at the Avis counter for USD 20.00

Debit card

Debit cards are not accepted.

Additional Drivers

All drivers must meet the same minimum age and driver’s license requirements as the renter.
The additional driver fee is USD 5.00 per day for each additional driver. This is in addition to the mandatory local driving permit fee.

Hold Amount

When the car is pick up, Avis will require a credit card owned by the lessee and with an available limit to place a hold on a specific amount. The amount may vary depending on the car category and rental period, and it serves as a guarantee for Avis. This amount is not charged or deducted from your invoice; rather, it is temporarily retained throughout the duration of the car rental.


Upon returning the vehicle to Avis in the same condition as when it was collected, the company has up to 72 hours to request the release of the blocked amount on your card. The time it takes to release the hold varies depending on your credit card operator.

Travel vouchers

Avis and Avis-honored vouchers are accepted as payment only. Renters must also present an Avis-honored credit card.
An additional payment to cover additional charges will be required if the voucher does not match the total estimated rental charges.

No show / Cancellation policy

Reservations for all car groups will be honored for up to 8 hours after the reserved time or until closing, whichever comes first.
A No-Show fee does not apply.

Important

Avis and Avis licensees reserve the right to refuse any request for rental including requests for persons under age, persons not in possession of a recognized full and valid driver's license, persons unable to satisfy credit or cash requirements, or persons who, in the opinion of Avis, constitute a risk.

Insurances & Coverages

CDW - Collition Damage Waiver

Purchase of CDW is optional. CDW reduces the renter’s financial responsibility (NWE) in case of damage to the Avis vehicle from accidents.

Customer responsability - Non-Waivable Excess (NWE)

Car Groups: C, E
Without CDW: Full Value
With CDW: USD 1000.00

Car Groups: I, J, M
Without CDW: Full Value
With CDW: USD 2000.00

If CDW is declined, the renter is responsible for the full value of the Avis vehicle.
Theft or Fire Protection is not available.
Super Coverage to reduce the Non-waivable Excess is not available.

TPL - Third Party Liability

Public Liability covers injury or death to a third party (persons outside the Avis vehicle).
Property Damage covers damage to property other than the Avis vehicle and the renter’s, driver’s or passenger’s property.

Public Liability and Property damage limits up to XCD 1,000,000.00 are included in the cost of the rental, providing minimum coverage required by the laws of the country.

Additional charges

Fuel and Electricity Charges

The vehicle is rented with a full tank of gas and must be returned with a full tank of gas or there will be a charge for refueling.
If you have refueled please keep your receipt for verification purposes.

Additional information

One Way rentals

Not applicable.
Cars are not allowed outside the country.

Delivery and collection

Free delivery and pickup service from St. Johns office only is available to hotels.
The name of the hotel should be noted on the reservation.

Driving restrictions

Cross the border

Not applicable.
Cars are not allowed outside of the country.

Optional services and equipment

Child Safety Seats

Child safety seats (CSS) are available >USD 5.00 per day.