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Rental Conditions in Mexico

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Conditions

Currency

Mexican Peso (MXN).

Tax

16%.

Age information

The minimum age is 25. There is no maximum age.

Renters younger than 25 years old are subject to a young driver fee of MXN 130.00 per day for all car groups, subject to tax and surcharges.

Credit Cards

An International credit card on the renter’s name and accepted by Avis will be required at the time of rental. Avis will request a pre-authorization on the credit card.

Avis Mexico accepts: 

American Express
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 and a passport are required. An international driving license is required for countries with a non-Roman alphabet, which must be presented with the driving license issued by the country of residence.

Avis Mexico reserves the right to check the driver’s license against Avis standards and refuse to rent if those standards are not met.

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. Renter’s spouse or life partner, disabled renters who need assistance and co-workers (corporate rentals) are free of charge. Any additional driver must be present at the time of rental to sign the additional driver’s form. A maximum of 2 additional drivers are allowed.

The additional driver fee is MXN 143.00 per day for each additional driver. The maximum charge is MXN 715.00 per rental.

An additional underage fee will apply for drivers 21-24 years of age and will be subject to tax and surcharges.

Driving Restrictions

Mexico City Driving Restrictions: Driving cars in Mexico City is limited based on license plate and days of the week. This program affects cars rented outside Mexico City but driven within the city and/or the Megalopolis, but also all vehicles rented in Mexico City and the Megalopolis. Check with reservations or the counter for additional details.

Important: Avis rental vehicles cannot transit on unpaved roads. If driven, the customer is responsible for any cost for damage, fines, towing, etc.

Hold Amount

The pre-authorization is determined and varies according to the responsibility waiver selected and the type of vehicle rented. 

 

The amounts corresponding to the pre-authorization are detailed in the table below. Please note that the indicated values are subject to change without prior notice

 

GroupsPre-Authorization Amounts
ARental Value + USD 1.000
B - C - DRental Value + USD 1.000
ORental Value + USD 1.500
E - F - H - K - XCRental Value + USD 1.500
G - IRental Value + USD 1.500
L - MRental Value + USD 1.500
NRental Value + USD 1.500
XG - XI - XKRental Value + USD 2.000
XE - XNRental Value + USD 2.500
JRental Value + USD 2.500


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

To be guaranteed, reservations for all groups must include the customer’s charge card number, expiration date, telephone number, and billing address.  

 

A no-show fee of one rental day will apply if the reservation is cancelled with less than 6 hours or if the customer does not rent the vehicle within 12 hours of the reserved time.

Smoke free cars

Avis applies a "smoke-free cars" policy in the Mexico fleet in Mexico. It is effective on all makes and models. A USD 250.00 penalty will be charged if the car presents signs that somebody has smoked inside.

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

This option is available at all Mexican locations. The purchase of this option increases the limit from MXN 1,000,000 up to MXN 15,000,000 in coverage for property damage and third party property liability.

Car theft or damage to parts and accessories are not covered for this insurance.

All expenses related to the Avis vehicle are not included in this option. Client must follow all driving conditions stated in our terms of service clauses, any infractions to the stated conditions voids this coverage.

LDW - Loss Damage Waiver

This is an optional product. It releases the renter of all financial responsibility in the case of an accident or theft. This is our most complete coverage product; It includes tires and windshields.

 

It is mandatory for customer to take CDW/PDW (Partial Damage Waiver)

 

Our recommendation is to purchase our 100% waiver protection (LDW).  This is an optional product.  It releases the customer from all financial responsibility in case of accident or theft.  This is our most complete coverage product; it includes tires and windshields.

LDW does not include the cost of replacing lost license plates or keys, tow services and police fines. Client must follow all driving conditions stated in our terms of service clauses; any infractions to the stated conditions void this coverage.

If this option is declined, the renter is fully responsible for the total value of the Avis vehicle, stolen accessories, repairs and loss of use during repairs, also the customer must sign an ‘Acknowledgement of Responsibility’.

Car Group
All groups (except the car groups J, XA, XB, XC, XE, XG, XI, XK, XL, XM, XN, XO).

LDW Accepted
Zero.

LDW Rejected
Full Value.

LI - Limited Third Party Liability

This coverage is included in our rental rate at no cost for the customer. Covers damage to property other than the Avis vehicle and the renter’s, driver’s or passenger’s property. 

 

This is a limited coverage as it covers the basic limit requested by law by each Mexican state. Car theft or damage to parts and accessories are not covered for this insurance. 


All expenses related to the Avis vehicle are not included in this option. Client must follow all driving conditions stated in our terms of service clauses, any infractions to the stated conditions voids this coverage.

PDW - Partial Damage Waiver

PDW reduces the customer’s financial responsibility for damage to or loss of the Avis vehicle as a result of an accident or theft.

 

The amounts corresponding to the financial responsibility are detailed in the table below. Please note that the indicated values are subject to change without prior notice.

 

GroupsExcess
AUSD 2.200
B - C - DUSD 2.800
OUSD 2.800
E - F - H - K - XCUSD 3.800
G - IUSD 3.800
L - MUSD 4.800
NUSD 6.400
XG - XI - XKUSD 6.400
XE - XNUSD 9.600
JUSD 9.600

PAI - Personal Accident Insurance

The purchase provides accidental death and medical expense benefits to the renter and all passengers in the vehicle up to MXN 500.000 per event.

 

Client must follow all driving conditions stated in our terms of service clauses, any infractions to the stated conditions voids this coverage.

PEP - Personal Effects Protection

The purchase offers insurance protection for the customer and their companions’ personal belongings up to USD 1,800.00

Important

Loss of Use: In case of any damage (or detention by law enforcement) to the rented car that prevents the unit from being rented again, the customer will be responsible for the loss of use while the car is in repairs.

This policy applies only to the cases where the customer decided not to acquire one of our responsibility waiver products or the waiver is void by not following rental guidelines accepted and signed at the time of rental.

Additional charges

Cleaning fee

In case of excessive soil, odors, stains or any other situation that requires our company to apply a special procedure to clean the car interiors, upholstery, etc., a cleaning fee of USD 250.00 will apply.

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.

Refueling charge may result in a rate per gallon higher that the local retail gasoline price and is subject to taxes and fees. All rental locations offer prepaid gas options at market value and can be selected at time of rental. There are no refunds for unused gas.

Additional information

One Way rentals

Cars may be returned to locations within the same city without a one-way fee. 
Cars may be returned to other Avis locations in Mexico, drop off charges may apply. 

One-Way Restrictions: 
One-way rentals are not available to or from Cozumel. 
One-way rentals between La Paz (LAP, US7) and Mazatlan (MZT, ZX5) are not allowed.

Cars cannot be driven into or rented one-way to any other country in Central or South America.

Only cars rented in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Hermosillo, Mexicali, Monterrey, Saltillo and Tijuana are allowed into the U.S.  However, cars rented in Mexico are not allowed to terminate in the U.S

Driving restrictions

Cross the border

Travel into the United States:
Vehicles rented in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Hermosillo, Mexicali, Monterrey, Saltillo and Tijuana can be driven into the U.S. However, cars rented in Mexico are NOT allowed to terminate in the U.S.

Travel into Central / South America:
Vehicles rented from Mexico cannot go into Central or South America.

Optional services and equipment

Child Safety Seats

CSS (Child Safety Seat): at MXN 159.00 per day.
CBS (Child Booster Seat): at MXN 159.00 per day.

GPS

Are available at some locations at MXN 200.00 per day.

IMPORTANT:
All costs for special equipment are subject to taxes and surcharges.
Special equipment is available on request

RSN - Roadside Assistance

It provides renters with the added reassurance of having roadside service assistance for common issues that the renter may cause that are not covered under the standard Rental Terms and Conditions outlined in the Rental Contract Folder. 

Purchasing RSN will cover items such as:

Fuel Delivery - If the vehicle becomes disabled due to running out of gas, a limited amount (5 liters) of fuel will be delivered to the customer's location.
Key replacement for lost keys - If the customer loses the vehicle key during their rental, a replacement vehicle will be provided, however, there will be a charge for the actual key that was lost.
Keys locked in the vehicle - Provides service to gain entry into the vehicle when keys are locked inside the vehicle.
Flat Tire Assistance - If the vehicle encounters a flat tire, a tire change service will be arranged for the customer. 
Jumpstart - When the vehicle experiences battery failure, we will provide a jumpstart.

Not available in Zacatecas, San Luis Potosi, Queretaro or Celaya

Per day: MXN 75.00
Maximum Charge: MXN 525.00

Mobile Wi-Fi

An advance reservation of at least 24 hours is recommended.
Not available in Zacatecas, San Luis Potosi, Queretaro or Celaya.

Per day: MXN 200.00
Per week: MXN 1,400.00