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Rental Conditions in Chile

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Conditions

Currency

Chilean Peso (CLP).

Airport surcharge

9%. Only applicable to rentals with pick up at an airport location.

Tax

19%.

Age information

The minimum age is 22 years.

Credit Cards

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

Avis Chile accepts 

 

American Express

Diners Club

MasterCard

Visa 

 

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

Physical credit cards that are not close to their expiration date must be presented; otherwise, delivery of the vehicle may be refused.

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 in addition to 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

The cost is CLP 3,500 plus rates per day and you must comply with the required age in addition to showing your current identity card.
All additional drivers must meet the same minimum age and driver's license requirements as the renter. All additional drivers must be present at time of pick-up of the rental vehicle.

The prices are subject to change without notice.

Hold Amount

Avis will request an authorization on the charge card for the estimated rental charges or for those charges not included in the voucher in case the customer presents one. The authorization amount varies according to the coverage/insurance selected and the car group rented.

 

If CDW is accepted:

Groups N, O, and XLEstimated rental charges plus CLP 600,000
All other car groupsEstimated rental charges plus CLP 400,000

 

If CDW is declined:

 

           All groups              Estimated rental charges plus CLP 3,000,000

 

While this hold is in place the funds will not be available for use. When the rental is over Avis will process the reversal but the bank may take time to post it back to the account.

 

 

No show / Cancellation policy

For groups E, G, I, K, L, M, N, O and XL: To be guaranteed, reservation must include the customer’s charge card number expiration date and billing address. A no-show fee of USD 75.00 will apply if the reservation is cancelled with less than 48 hour notice or if the customer does not rent the vehicle within 12 hours of the reserved time.

 

For all other Car Groups: Reservation for other car groups will be honored 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

ALI - Additional Liability Insurance

Purchase of ALI increases the protection for the driver and the passengers in the third party’s vehicle for bodily injury or death up to a maximum of USD 100.000,00.

Verify the scope and limits of this insurance at time of booking.

CDW - Collition Damage Waiver

Purchase of CDW reduces the customer’s financial responsibility for the Avis vehicle as a result of an accident, fire or theft. CDW does not cover windshield damage/cracks or damage to tires or wheel rims. Theft coverage does not cover car accessories such as radio, hub caps, etc.

ALL CITIES – all prices are in USD.

Car Groups: A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I,K,L,M
Customer Liability (NO CDW): FULL VALUE
In case of accident, fire or theft: USD 250.00
In case of turnover, rollover or flipped: USD 2500.00

Car Groups: N,O,XL
Customer Liability (NO CDW): FULL VALUE
In case of accident, fire or theft: USD 1000.00
In case of turnover, rollover or flipped: USD 2500.00
 

MLI - Motor Liability Insurance

Motor Liability Insurance is included in the rates. It provides basic coverage for Public/Civil liability and third party property damage, within the limits established by insurance laws.

Public Liability is CLP 5,000,000
Property Damage is CLP 5,000,000

Verify the scope and limits of this insurance at time of booking.

PAI - Personal Accident Insurance

Purchase of PAI provides accidental death and medical expense benefits to the renter and all passengers in the Avis vehicle.
 

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

Late / Early return charge

The fee for late pick-up or return after hours is CLP 14,000 plus local taxes per event.

One Way rentals

Cars can be returned to other Avis locations in Chile based on car availability. A one-way fee will apply. Service available on request.


Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales do not allow one-way rentals to/from any other city in Chile.

Driving restrictions

Cross the border

For the moment, the Border Crossing Permit service is suspended, so it is not possible to leave the country with the vehicle.
 

Optional services and equipment

Child Safety Seats

Are available at a cost of CLP 5,600.00 plus tax per day.

GPS

The cost of the GPS is approximately CLP 6,000 plus tax per rental day.