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Rental Conditions in Chile

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Conditions

Currency

Chilean Peso (CLP).

Airport surcharge

10%. 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 3,900 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 A, B, C, D, EMinimum CLP 400,000 + Estimated Rental
Groups F, G, H, I, J, K, L, MMinimum CLP 1.500,000 + Estimated Rental
Pick Up N, O, XMinimum CLP 2.500,000 + Estimated Rental

 

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.

 

 

Fines and Accident Management Fee

Traffic fines are not included. 

If the customer incurs a fine, the amount will be charged to their credit card along with an administrative percentage.

No show / Cancellation policy

A fee of USD 75.00 applies if the reservation is canceled with less than 48 hours’ notice or if the customer does not pick up the vehicle within 12 hours of the reserved time. 

Reservations for all car groups will be honored up to 2 hours after the scheduled time or until location closing, whichever comes first.

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.
 

Coverage TypeVehicle TypeDeductible in UF + TaxApprox. Equivalent in USD + Tax
CollisionVehicles10 UF + taxUSD 400.00 + tax
CollisionPick-Up (N-O-XL)20 UF + taxUSD 800.00 + tax
Theft / Roll Over / Total LossVehicles (A-B-C-D-E)30 UF + taxUSD 1,200.00 + tax
Theft / Roll Over / Total LossVehicles (F-G-H-I-J-K-L)100 UF + taxUSD 4,000.00 + tax
Theft / Roll Over / Total LossPick-Up (N-O-X)150 UF + taxUSD 6,000.00 + tax

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.
 

Mandatory charges

Other surcharges

The road tag allows unlimited transit on the urban highways of Santiago de Chile. 


This charge applies to all rentals at stations located within Santiago de Chile and has a cost of CLP 6,200 + tax per day when the pickup is in this city.

Additional charges

Fuel and Electricity Charges

Fuel is not included in the rate. If the vehicle is returned with less fuel than received, CLP 1,400 + tax will be charged per liter needed to fill the tank.

e-Tolls

The use of inter-city tolls will be charged for their actual use plus an administrative percentage (20%), this charge may have a lag until you have the correct information from the highway authorities. 

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

One-way allows drop-off at another location in the same city for approximately CLP 15,000


We also allow drop-offs between Iquique, Antofagasta, Calama, Copiapó, La Serena, Santiago, Concepción, Temuco, and Puerto Montt, with charges depending on the route.

Driving restrictions

Cross the border

A Special International Permit is required to cross the border, hereinafter referred to as “the Permit.” Issuance is subject to Avis Budget’ evaluation and confirmation.
 

The Permit is granted only for travel to Argentina.
 

Request it at least 72 working hours in advance by sending the application to crossborder@avisbudget.cl with a valid ID card (for Chileans and resident foreigners) or passport (for foreigners) and a valid driver’s license. To add an additional driver, submit the same documents as for the main driver.
 

Payment method: the rental must be prepaid via reservations on www.avis.cl or through a payment link sent by the Contact Center team. The Permit fee is CLP 120,000 + VAT, in addition to the rental price, insurance, taxes, or other services, and must be paid in advance.
 

Minimum guarantee for rentals with international departure: CLP 3,000,000.
 

CDW coverage is mandatory for the booking.
 

Basic coverages included in the rental do not protect against theft in Argentina, even if additional coverages are purchased.

No replacement vehicle will be provided in Argentina in case of an incident.
 

The Permit is non-refundable if the rental is canceled or the date is changed.
 

Vehicles must return to Chile on the date stated in the contract. In case of late return, the renter is responsible for all repatriation costs, up to the commercial value of the vehicle.
 

The renter is responsible for repatriating the vehicle and must accompany it when entering Chile.
 

The Permit is valid for a maximum of 30 days. Avis Budget is not responsible if the vehicle cannot cross the border to or from Argentina. In case of accident, border closure, or any other reason preventing return, the full guarantee will be charged.
 

The renter is responsible for all costs for transport, towing, customs fines, additional rental days, or other related expenses.
 

If the vehicle is abandoned in Argentina, the renter must cover all repatriation costs, with a minimum charge of USD 10,000.
 

Border crossing is not allowed for class “X” vehicles (pickup with bars).
 

Vehicle return in Argentina is not allowed.
 

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.