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Rental Conditions in Israel

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Conditions

Currency

New Israeli Shekel (ILS)

Airport surcharge

The fee is USD39,00 per rental starting or ending at Ben-Gurion Airport (TLV).

Tax

17%
Will apply on all components of the rental, incl. the additional charges as listed here in below.
VAT doesn't apply on tourists entering Israel with a foreign passport stamped with a B2, B3 or B4 Visa.
The exemption from VAT does not apply to Israeli citizens with dual nationality.

Age information

Vehicle groups according to age:

✓Group A, K, B, C – Any renter with a valid driver's license of at least 12 months.
✓Groups D,N - aged 23+.
✓Groups E, P, F, I, J, M - aged 25+.
✓Groups G, H- aged 28+.

Renters up to the age of 23 (inclusive) are subject to a young driver surcharge.

Young driver will be applied for young driver(s) and additional young driver(s), under the age of 23.
The underage fee is USD 7.00 per day.

Credit Cards

The renter must present a credit card bearing his/her own name.
The card must have embossed digits and a suitable credit limit which will be determined during the rental procedure.

Avis Israel accepts Air Travel, American Express, Diners Club International, MasterCard / Eurocard and Visa.

Driver's License (Physical)

The renter must hold a valid driving license of at least 12 months.
The original license must be presented upon receipt of the vehicle.
International driving licence required for licences in non-roman alphabet.

A valid driving license from the renter's country of residence must be presented in person at the time of rental.
Foreign visitors must also present their valid passport.

All forms of documentation must be issued to the same person, in the same name, and presented together at the time of rental.

Debit card

Debit cards are not accepted.

Additional Drivers

Additional driver's charge is USD 4.00 per day for each additional driver.

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

In any case, deductible will apply, depending on the car group.

Car GroupsCustomer Liability
(Without CDW)		Excess in the event of damage
(With CDW)
AVehicle Value USD 430,00
BVehicle Value USD 430,00
CVehicle Value USD 430,00
DVehicle Value USD 430,00
EVehicle Value USD 430,00
FVehicle Value USD 650,00
GVehicle Value USD 650,00
HVehicle Value USD 870,00
IVehicle Value USD 650,00
JVehicle Value USD 650,00
KVehicle Value USD 430,00
MVehicle Value USD 650,00

TPL - Third Party Liability

Third Party Liability charged at USD 13,00 - USD 38,00 per day.
Only for renters who choose not to purchase the CDW and TP coverage Avis offers and rely on the coverage offered by their credit card company.

It is the responsibility of the renter to notify the credit card company and verify its term and conditions of coverage.
Please arrive to rental station with a certificate about your coverage from your credit card company.

TP - Theft Protection

In any case non-waivable excess will apply.
In any case, deductible will apply, depending on the car group.
TP will not cover negligence (example: Keys left in car resulting in car being stolen, etc.)

Car GroupsCustomer Liability
(Without TP)		Excess in the event of theft
(With TP)
AVehicle Value USD 430,00
BVehicle Value USD 430,00
CVehicle Value USD 430,00
DVehicle Value USD 430,00
EVehicle Value USD 430,00
FVehicle Value USD 650,00
GVehicle Value USD 650,00
HVehicle Value USD 870,00
IVehicle Value USD 650,00
JVehicle Value USD 650,00
KVehicle Value USD 430,00
MVehicle Value USD 650,00

SCDW - Super Collition Damage Waiver

The SCDW protection: will revoke the responsibility for damage in case of accident or vandalism.
Charge of USD 8,00 - USD 14,00 per day, according to car group.

STP - Super Theft Protection

The STP coverage: will revoke the responsibility in case of car theft or damage.
Charge of USD 4,00 - USD 10,00 per day according to car group.

PAI - Personal Accident Insurance

Personal Accident Insurance. USD 3,00 per day.
All mentioned coverages will apply in accordance to rental agreement terms.

Important

Non-Waivable Excess: charge of ranging sums according to car group.
In any case undercarriage damage or damage to tires is not covered and renter will be required to pay for full damage.

Additional charges

Fuel and Electricity Charges

Avis suggest returning the car with a full tank, as an additional fueling charge will apply otherwise.
Please inquire in advance about the type of fuel needed by the rented car (gasoline, diesel, unleaded etc.).
Fueling with a wrong kind of fuel may cause severe damage to the engine of the rented car and will result in a charge for the damages.

Additional information

One Way rentals

(Within country) No one way fee.

Exception: to or from Eilat a minimum of 3 days will be charged.
Not permitted to cross Israeli borders.

Delivery and collection

An additional charge of USD 20,00 will apply in case of delivery or collection of the car to the renter.

An additional charge of USD 30,00 will apply in case of delivery/collection of the car to Ovda Airport.

Driving restrictions

Cross the border

Exiting the borders of the country or entering the Palestinian authority's territory is forbidden.

Optional services and equipment

Child Safety Seats

Baby Seat: USD 6,00 per day.