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Rental Conditions in Uruguay

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Conditions

Currency

Uruguayan Peso (UYU).

Tax

22%.

Age information

The minimum age is 21.

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

If LDW is purchased, the charge card hold is the estimated rental charges.

If CDW is included in the rate, the charge card hold is the estimated rental charges plus the deductible, ranging from USD 1,000.00 to USD 3,000.00 depending on car group rented.

If the customer presented a prepaid voucher, the charge card hold is the deductible only.If none of the coverages are purchased, the charge card hold is USD 3,000.00 to USD 5000.00 depending on car group rented.

Avis Uruguay accepts American Express, Avis charge cards, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa.

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.

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 in some cases. Please verify at time of booking. The international driving license is a translation only; it must be presented with the driving license issued by the country of residence and the passport.

Debit card

Debit cards are not accepted.

Additional Drivers

All additional drivers must meet the same minimum age and driver’s license requirements as the renter.
Additional Driver Fee: USD 10.00 per 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

If included in the rates, CDW reduces the customer’s financial responsibility for the Avis vehicle against damage caused by robbery, theft, fire, collision and/or accident and total vehicle loss.

✓GROUPS: B, D, E, G, H, J, O - DEDUCTIBLE: USD 1.000.00

✓GROUPS: F, K, M - DEDUCTIBLE: USD 2.000.00

✓GROUPS: N, X - DEDUCTIBLE: USD 3.000.00

LDW - Loss Damage Waiver

Purchase of LDW relieves the customer’s financial responsibility for the Avis vehicle against damage caused by robbery, theft, fire, collision and/or accident and total vehicle loss.

Exception: LDW is not available for groups F, K, M, N or X.

If declined the customer is responsible for the full value of the vehicle.

MLI - Motor Liability Insurance

The customer is responsible for the first USD 500.00 of public liability and property damage.
Theft coverage is included up to value of car. However, theft coverage does not cover stolen accessories, radio, hub caps, etc.

Global insurance coverages are always subject to change. Please verify at time of rental.

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

One Way rentals

Cars can be returned to other locations within the country based on availability.
A one-way fee may apply.

Driving restrictions

Cross the border

Avis cars are not allowed outside the country.

Optional services and equipment

Child Safety Seats

✓CSS – Child Safety Seats: are available at a cost of USD 6.55 per day.
✓CBS – Child Booster Seats: are available at a cost of USD 4.10 per day.

GPS

Are available at a cost of USD 10.00 per day.