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Rental Conditions in Honduras

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Conditions

Currency

Lempira (HNL).

Tax

15%.

Age information

The minimum age is 21 years with travel voucher.
The minimum age is 25 for all other renters.

Maximum age

The maximum age is 70 years.

Credit Cards

At the time of rental we will request an authorization on your charge card for the estimated rental charges.
An additional charge card hold of USD 1,000.00, plus an additional fee may apply depending on purchase of LDW.

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

Driver's License (Physical)

A valid driver’s license from the country of residence must be presented in person at the time of rental.
An International Driving License is required for countries with a non-Roman alphabet.

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 of USD 10.00 per day for each additional driver.

Prepaid

Cash Rentals are not allowed. All renters must have an Avis-honored charge card to rent a vehicle.

Travel vouchers

Travel Vouchers: are accepted as method of payment only. Renter must also provide an Avis-honored charge card as a guarantee.
Travel vouchers must equal 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

ALI - Additional Liability Insurance

ALI extends the protection for third party liability in case of bodily injury and/or property damage to a third party (excluding the renter and/or driver of the Avis vehicle), up to a maximum of HNL 200,000.00 per occurrence.
ALI is available on Roatan island.

CDW - Collition Damage Waiver

Purchase of CDW is optional. LDW reduces the renter’s financial responsibility (NWE) in the event of an accident involving the Avis vehicle to USD 2,000.00 on all car groups.
If CDW is declined, the renter is fully responsible for the full value of the Avis vehicle.

Theft protection (TP) is included with a non-waivable excess (NWE) of 20 % of the value of the vehicle rented.
Partial theft (accessories, parts, etc.) and theft which occurs due to customer negligence (not locking the vehicle or securing the keys) is not covered.

TPL - Third Party Liability

Third Party Liability coverage up to HNL 50,000.00 in case of bodily injury and/or property damage to a third party (excludes renter and/or driver of the Avis vehicle) is included in rates with a deductible of USD 700.00. Customer may be fully waived of this deductible on the purchase of CDW.

PAI - Personal Accident Insurance

PAI provides accidental death insurance and partial medical protection due to an accident for the renter and up to 5 occupants of the rental vehicle (based on the manufacturer’s occupancy limits) up to a maximum of:

✓ HNL 10,000.00 per person.
✓ HNL 50,000.00 per occurrence.

PAI is available on Roatan Island.

Other coverages may be available at the counter, check upon arrival for information.

Additional charges

Fuel and Electricity Charges

A full tank of gas is provided at the time of rental and the vehicle should be returned with a full tank of gas to avoid additional charges.
There are no refunds for unused gas.

Additional information

One Way rentals

One-way rentals are available on request. Cars from La Ceiba, San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa can be driven into El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Belize.

A special service fee of USD 135.00, per visiting country, covers the legal transmittals required to obtain permits.

The permit process will begin at the Avis counter and the customer must allow 8 business hours to receive the permit(s). This service is ACFM.
The car must be returned to Honduras, unless a one-way rental is requested.

Exception: Roatan – Not applicable.
Cars are not allowed outside of the Island of Roatan.

Delivery and collection

Delivery and collection are available free of charge within each city.
The customer must call in advance.

Driving restrictions

Cross the border

Cars from La Ceiba, San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa can be driven into El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Belize.
A special service fee of USD 135.00, per visiting country, covers the legal transmittals required to obtain permits.

The permit process will begin at the Avis counter and the customer must allow 8 business hours to receive the permit(s). This service is ACFM. The car must be returned to Honduras, unless a one-way rental is requested.

Exception: Roatan – Not applicable.
Cars are not allowed outside of the Island of Roatan.

Optional services and equipment

Child Safety Seats

Child safety seats are available on request for USD 5.00 per day.
Must call reservations at least 72 hours in advance to request.