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Rental Conditions in Argentina

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Conditions

Currency

Argentine Peso (ARS)

Tax

21%

Age information

The minimum age is 21. There is no maximum age.


Drivers between 18 and 21 years must paid ARS 4.132,23 per day of rental.

Credit Cards

The renter will be required to present an international credit card accepted by AVIS at the time of rental.

Please note that the credit card must have the renter's name and numbers embossed on it.

Avis Argentina accepts: 

American Express
Diners Club
Mastercard
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. It must be presented with the driving license of the country of origin.
All driving licenses must be accompanied by a valid passport.

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 ARS 4.132,23 per day for each additional driver, plus tax.

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.

Security Deposit Value

Amount established by Avis in the rental agreement. This amount will serve as a guarantee in case of any unforeseen circumstances, ensuring funds available to cover extra costs. It will be released after the car is returned.

 

If CDW is not included in the rate

                                        Car Class                                                                              Amount to be blocked                                       
A - CARS 619.834,71
B - DARS 702.479,34
E - I - JARS 1.239.669,42
F - GARS 1.487.603,31
H - K - L - M - NARS 1.652.892,57
OARS 1.652.892,57


If CDW is included in rate 

                                       Car Class                                                                              Amount to be blocked                                       
A - CARS 619.834,71
B - DARS 702.479,34
E - I - JARS 826.446,29
F - GARS 909.090,91
H - K - L - M - NARS 1.033.057,86
OARS 1.239.669,43

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

LDW - Loss Damage Waiver

Any loss or damage while out on the rental contract; will result in the renter’s financial responsibility for up to the full value of the vehicle unless the customer has purchased LDW. Theft protection (TP) is included in LDW. 
Purchase of LDW reduces the non-waivable excess (NWE) for damage to the Avis vehicle as a result of an accident or theft.

 

Car GroupCost 
per day
Deductible (with LDW)Responsibility 
(LDW declined)
Non-waivable deductible for overturnDeposit Credit Card 
(Hold Amount)
A6.611,57619.834,711.239.669,423.719.008,26619.834,71
B8.264,46702.479,341.404.958,694.214.876,03702.479,34
C6.611,57619.834,711.239.669,423.719.008,26619.834,71
D8.264,46702.479,341.404.958,694.214.876,03702.479,34
E9.917,36826.446,281.652.892,564.958.677,69826.446,28
F11.570,25909.090,911.818.181,825.454.545,45909.090,91
G11.570,25909.090,911.818.181,825.454.545,45909.090,91
H19.008,261.033.057,852.066.115,706.198.347,111.033.057,85
I9.917,36826.446,281.652.892,564.958.677,69826.446,28
J9.917,36826.446,281.652.892,564.958.677,69826.446,28
K19.008,261.033.057,852.066.115,706.198.347,111.033.057,85
L19.008,261.033.057,852.066.115,706.198.347,111.033.057,85
M19.008,261.033.057,852.066.115,706.198.347,111.033.057,85
N19.008,261.033.057,852.066.115,706.198.347,111.033.057,85
O24.793,391.239.669,422.479.338,847.438.016,531.239.669,42


Currency: Argentine Pesos (ARS)

 

TPL - Third Party Liability

Third Party Liability (TPL) coverage of up to ARS 23.000.000 (Tax included) in case of bodily, injury and / or property damage to a third party (excludes driver and / or renter of Avis vehicle, and all their family members up to a third degree) is included in the rate.

Important

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.
Check with counter for prepaid options.

Additional information

One Way rentals

Many Avis locations allow renters to return the car in a different Avis location from where it was picked-up, always within Argentina. There may be an additional charge for domestic one-way rentals. Ask Avis before making your reservation.

Driving restrictions

Cross the border

Argentina borders Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. 

Travel into Bolivia and Paraguay are not allowed.

Travel into Brazil and Chile have the following requirements: 

7 working days advance request reservation required. 
A copy of passport and driver’s license is needed in advance to process travel into another country. Please email to [email protected]
The vehicle must return back to Argentina (see below Drop of the vehicle outside of Argentina).
Reservation must include customer’s intention to drive into Brazil or Chile.
Reservation must include telephone number or email address to confirm that customer’s border crossing has been approved.

Applicable locations and fees for travel into Brazil are:
  

FromFee
Buenos Aires*No Charge
Córdoba*No Charge
Corrientes*No Charge
Escobar*No Charge
Formosa*No Charge
Iguazu*No Charge
Mar del Plata*No Charge
Mendoza*No Charge
Parana*No Charge
Pilar*No Charge
Posadas*No Charge
Resistencia*No Charge
Rosario*No Charge
Santa Fe*No Charge
Santiago del Estero*No Charge


 

* Customers can only cross from Argentina to Foz do Iguazu, Brazil, and travel no more than 50 Km. into Brazil.

Applicable locations and fees for travel into Chile are:
 

FromFee
Bahia BlancaARS 206.611,57
BarilocheARS 206.611,57
Comodoro RivadaviaARS 206.611,57
El CalafateARS 206.611,57
Jujuy*ARS 206.611,57
EsquelARS 206.611,57
MendozaARS 206.611,57
NeuquénARS 206.611,57
Puerto MadrynARS 206.611,57
Rio GallegosARS 206.611,57
Rio Grande**ARS 206.611,57
San JuanARS 206.611,57
San LuisARS 206.611,57
S.M de los AndesARS 206.611,57
TrelewARS 206.611,57
Tucumán*ARS 206.611,57
ViedmaARS 206.611,57
Ushuaia**ARS 206.611,57



 

** Minimum rental 7 days. (Car class G and N only)
*** Minimum rental 6 days. 

Note: Rio Grande and Ushuaia are on an island that shares a border with Chile. To cross to this island portion of Argentina, roads travel through Chile.

 

Only for rentals with a minimum of 6 consecutive days.
A permit is required the cost is ARS 60.000 (taxes included).

Drop off the vehicle in Chile (one way fee).

There are some Argentina Locations that allow the vehicle to be returned in Chile. 
See below Locations and charges.

For this cases, both border crossing and one way fee will be charged.

7 working days advance request reservation required. 
A copy of passport and driver’s license is needed in advance to process travel into another country. Please email to [email protected]
Reservation must include customer’s intention to drive into Brazil or Chile.
CDW/LDW mandatory.
Reservation must include telephone number or email address to confirm that customer’s border crossing has been approved.
 

Pick-up LocationDrop off LocationOne Way Fee
MendozaSantiago de ChileARS 130.000
El CalafatePuerto NatalesARS 225.000
El CalafatePunta ArenasARS 225.000
Rio GallegosPuerto NatalesARS 225.000
Rio GallegosPunta ArenasARS 225.000
Rio GrandePuerto NatalesNot Allowed
Rio GrandePunta ArenasARS 600.000
UshuaiaPuerto NatalesNot Allowed
UshuaiaPunta ArenasARS 600.000

Optional services and equipment

Child Safety Seats

Avis offers Child Safety Seats at ARS 4.958,68 per day.

Child Seat: deductible ARS 25.000 in case of lost, broken or stolen. 

 

Snow chains

Are available on request at some locations for ARS 4.958,68 per day.
 

Ski racks

Ski racks are available on request at some locations for ARS 4.958,68 per day.