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1.Value-Added Taxand unlimited mileage are included on all rentals.

2. All cars are manual shift, except where shown as "auto".

3. AGE: Ireland: The driver must be between the ages of 21–74 in Ireland (26–65 for BMW, Mercedes, or minibus; 30–70 for a car in group G, M, H, or J) and have a license without violations. OLDER DRIVERS: In general, there is NO upper age limit for drivers in Ireland or Britain, but not all car types are avaiable to older or younger drivers.

EXCEPTIONS: Britain: There is no upper age limit in Britain (except at Pembroke, and Carmarthen where the age limit is 75 years. Plymouth, Exeter, Newquay Taunton, Southport, Wigan, Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich the upper age limit is 70 years.) In Britain, the minimum rental age is 21 years for car groups: MCMN & ECMN, 23 years for car groups: CCMR, CDMR, IDMR, CCAR, IVMR, IWMR & CWMR, and 25 years for car groups: SDMR, SDAR, FCAR, FVAR & FWAR. Please note: The minimum age is 25 years for all cars at the Wigan branch (XWIC01/71).A young drivers surcharge applies as follows: 21 - 22 years=£14.77 + tax per day. 23 - 24 years=£10.43 + tax per day.

4. YOUNGER DRIVERS: Ireland: Extra insurance for drivers 21–23, $16–$18 per day. Young Driver Surcharge: All Drivers between the ages of 21-25 years inclusive will be charged a Young Drivers Charge of €11.90 AGE Minimum 21 - Maximum 74 for Groups A,B,C,D,E,F,N,P Minimum 26 - Maximum 65 for Groups I,O,L. Minimum 30 - Maximum 70 for Groups G,H,J,M.
UK: MINIMUM AGE FOR RENTALS ON GROUPS K AND N IS 25+ YEARS.

5. HOURS: Rentals are based on 24-hour periods, i.e., a car picked up at 7 AM is paid for until 7 AM of the day you are scheduled to return it. Any additional hours are at your own expense.

6 . ADDITIONAL DRIVERS Ireland: A charge of €8.50 per day including VAT, maximum charge €64 per rental A Maximum of two additional drivers allowed. UK: UKL 35.00 PLUS VAT PER RENTAL PER DRIVER

7. PREPAID CAR INSURANCE: Third-party insurance is included. However, this means that in the event of an accident, the other car is covered. Yours is not. To cover this eventuality, we recommend that you purchase additional insurance (CDW). You may prepay your car insurance. Please see CDW rates in the car chart below. THE CDW RATES, IF PRE-PURCHASED BEFORE YOU LEAVE INCLUDE THEFT PROTECTION. IRELAND: This prepaid insurance will cover damage to the car you are driving, less a deductible of $1,300–$2,200. This represents a savings of 20–30% from the rates charged when you pick up your car. This does not include damage to tires or loss of keys during a rental. If you do not purchase insurance, you may be required to leave a credit card for the value of your car upon arrival. UK: TO ALL RENTALS IF THE VEHICLE IS DAMAGED OR STOLEN. AN INSURANCE EXCESS OF UKL 650.00 APPLY TO SMALL CARS, UKL 800.00 FOR MEDIUM CARS AND UKL 950.00 FOR LARGE CARS


8. DEDUCTIBLE: You may cover the insurance deductible by paying for Super CDW upon arrival at a cost of $75–$124.

9. INSURANCE ON ARRIVAL: This insurance is available for sale upon arrival. The following charges may apply: daily cost of $17 (small cars), $19 (automatics and large cars), $24 (minibuses and luxury cars). NO INSURANCEIf you do not purchase insurance, you may be required to leave a credit card for the value of your car upon arrival. Theft Protection, and Driver and Baggage is available.

10. GASOLINE is not included and costs approximately $4–$5 per gallon. Refuelling Policy: Car is supplied with full tank; return full or refuelling charges will apply. A Note about UK rentals: All rentals will be provided with a full tank of fuel. On rentals of 5 days or longer you will required to prepay for your fuel at the time of rental. This method eliminates the need for you to refuel the tank prior to returning.

12. THEFT PROTECTION:THIS IS INCLUDED IN THE CDW INCLUSIVE RATES, BUT IS OPTIONAL AND AT ADDED COST IF YOU DO NOT PURCHASE THE CDW OPTION BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME. This insurance provides coverage for theft or attempted theft of the vehicle. The amount is €8.50 per day on all car groups. There is a non-waivable excess of €850 - €1,500 +VAT , which is the renters responsibility. Should you wish to decline Theft Protection, you will be held responsible for the full value of the car in the event of theft.

12. PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE This insurance is cover for the driver and passengers for personal injury or death. Does not cover luggage. The fee for this is €5 incl. VAT per day and is payable directly to AVIS.
Did you know? Among other things, credit card car rental insurance usually does not cover the cost of replacing each day's rental income, if the rental car you damaged (or the car is stolen while you are responsible for the car) prevents that car from being hired while it is in repair, to cover the lost revenue the company has while a car in their fleet is not available for hire.
13. All major credit cards are accepted to cover insurance costs. Some credit card companies may offer their own LDW. This does not generally apply to rentals in Ireland. It is the sole responsibility of the renter to ascertain and meet all requirements of any car rental insurance coverage provided by the credit card company.

14. Maps are included when you pick up your car.

15. Emergency roadside assistance is available 24 hours a day.

16. Car seats are sometimes available, but must be booked in advance, at a cost of about $56. We suggest that you bring your own. Car Seats for Children: The majority of people travelling in motor vehicles in Ireland are required to wear a seatbelt or child restraint at all times (other than, for example, a driver when reversing the vehicle). Certain people however, are exempt from these requirements. As a driver or passenger, it is in your interest to know the requirements and your obligations. It is worth noting that the law has to allow for exceptional circumstances and that it is not totally comprehensive. There may be situations where wearing is not mandatory but is, nonetheless, advisable - for example when on a coach bus. Roof racks and tow bars are not available. UK: BABY/CHILD SEATS - AUTOMATIC CONFIRMATION, DAILY CHARGE OF UKL 6.52 Page 10 of 22 http://isis.avis-europe.net/Refrack.aspx 24/11/2009 PLUS VAT PER SEAT APPLIES, PRICE IS CAPPED AT 10 DAYS. BOOSTER CUSHIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT A FIXED COST OF UKL 6.52 PLUS VAT PER RENTAL. NOTE: THESE ARE DESIGNED FOR THE OLDER CHILD (I.E. 8-12 YEARS DEPENDING ON HEIGHT). IT IS THE PARENT/GUARDIAN'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THE CORRECT CHILD RESTRAINT IS USED.

17. GPS GPS Daily Charge of €15 per day including VAT. Weekly Charge of €75 including VAT. Paid in Ireland.

18. - AND MOST IMPORTANT - Driving is on the left-hand side of the road. Small country lanes are very often narrow, with ancient thick walls of rock defining either side. Don't, however, shrink from driving such roads, as they can be avenues to beautiful scenery and fun to drive; but when doing so you must be almost constantly prepared to bring your vehicle to a crawl and negotiate some sort of compromise with the oncoming traffic, mostly cows and sheep.


19. YOU DO NOT NEED AN INTERNATIONAL DRIVERS LICENSE. YOUR HOME LICENSE IS FINE. DON'T LEAVE IT HOME, OR YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO RENT A CAR,
Did you know?  You can have CDW coverage offered "free" by your credit card company but it often may only cover property damage (and that after a deductible), but it may not cover the loss of rental revenue for the company until the rental car is back in the fleet due to down time caused by whatever reason, damage or theft.

Pick-up and Drop-off points

Ireland:Free pick-up and drop-off at Cork or Cork Airport, Dublin Airport, Killarney (round trip), and Shannon Airport. There may be additional charges for one way rentals and rentals at Dublin downtown, Donegal, Knock, Galway, Killarney and Sligo, Dunlaoghaire and Rosslare docks ($100–$160) and drop-offs in Northern Ireland, depending upon car rental company chosen. Northern Ireland: Free pick-up and dropoff at Belfast Airport. There are additional charges for Belfast and Larne ferryports, and for drop-offs in the Republic of Ireland. These charges are payable in Ireland, and cannot be collected in advance.


Extra charges at other locations.
Belturbet € 70
Carrick on Shannon € 70
Dunlaoighire € 70
Erne € 80
Killaloe € 70
North Wall Ferryport € 70
Portumna € 65
Rosslare Harbour € 154
A one way fee applies at Knock
One Way Fees:  
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Knock € 55
Donegal - closed closed


Northern Ireland: Pick-up and drop-off at Belfast Airport. There are additional charges for Belfast and Larne ferryports, and for drop-offs in the Republic of Ireland. There is a 13% ($30 and up) charge at some locations.

Britain: Pick-up and drop-off at city locations such as downtown London and over 50 other cities and some ferryports. Surcharges ROAD FUND LICENCE/REGISTRATION FEE (VRF) CHARGED AT UKL 1.25 PER RENTAL DAY PLUS VAT. CITY SUPPLEMENT - TAXABLE (SUR) THE CHARGE WILL BE A FLAT FEE OF UKL 17.00 FOR DISCRETIONARY RATES. THE MAJORITY OF CORPORATE RATES HAVE AN ADDITIONAL 18% OF THE TIME AND MILEAGE ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE RATE AT AIRPORT LOCATIONS.

Ireland/Britain combinations: When collecting the car in the UK, it must be returned to the UK, and extra charges apply. CROSS BORDER UK MAINLAND TO REPUBLIC OF IRELAND - CUSTOMER MUST PURCHASE A CONTINENTAL PACKAGE. CROSS BORDER FROM NORTHERN IRELAND TO REPUBLIC OF IRELAND - NO NEED TO PURCHASE A CONTINENTAL PACKAGE. 1-07 DAYS: UKL 75.00 PLUS VAT 8-14 DAYS: UKL 95.00 PLUS VAT 15-21 DAYS: UKL 115.00 PLUS VAT 22+ DAYS: UKL 135.00 PLUS VAT. THIS MUST BE REQUESTED FROM THE AVIS LOCATION.


Car Upgrades

Cars provided in the program prices are adequate for the number of people shown, with moderate sized luggage. This car type or similar will be provided. If you would like a larger car, or an automatic, please add the following per day to self drive prices:
Note: Your best value is to buy the CDW inclusive rates
Avis Ireland Car rental
IRELAND 2010  Car Upgrades. Rate per car per day, not per person         # of Adults       PER DAY
  Typical Car 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CDW
A2 Opel Corsa hatch * *             9
B3 Opel Astra hatch $7 $7 *           17
C4 Ford Mondeo trunk $23 $23 $16 *         24
D2 Nissan Micra auto hatch $26 $26 $19           25
E5 Renault Scenic wagon $47 $47 $40 $23 *       18
F4 Toyota Avensis auto $41 $41 $34 $18         52
G5 Volvo S60 large auto $137 $137 $130 $114 $90       28
H4 Mercedes 200E auto $190 $190 $183 $167         36
I6 VW Shuttle minibus $160 $160 $153 $137 $113 *     22
J5 Volvo V70 large wagon $137 $137 $130 $114 $90       28
M4 Mercedes C180 trunk $119 $119 $112           27
O5 Opel Zafira people carrier $140 $140 $133 $117 $93       25
P4 Opel Astra auto $33 $33 $26 $10         46
L8 VW Shuttle minibus auto $190 $190 $183 $167 $143 $30 * * 34
* INCLUDED CAR
 All cars are stick shift unless noted as "auto"
2 CARS INCLUDED FOR 8 PERSONS inc=included in price of self drive program
BRITAIN  Avis Britain car rental  Car Upgrades. Rate per car per day, not per person   "# OF ADULTS             CDW
GRP CODE CAR TYPE (OR SIMILAR) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 per day
B ECMN PEUGEOT 207 1.4 * *             5
C EDMR NISSAN NOTE 1.4 [AC] 2 2 *           5
D ICMR VAUXHALL VECTRA 1.8 [AC] 5 5 4 *         6
E CDMR FORD FOCUS 1.6 [AC] 2 2             5
F SDMR VAUXHALL VECTRA 2.0 [AC] 7 7 5           6
G CWMR VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.6 [SW][AC] 18 18 16 12 *       7
H SWMR VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.0 [SW][AC] 14 14 12 9         6
I CDAR VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.6 [A][AC] 14 14 13 9         7
J SDAR VAUXHALL VECTRA 1.9 CDTI [A][AC] 17 17 15 12         7
K FDAR MERCEDES C180 [A][AC] 80 80 79           15
L SVAR RENAULT ESPACE 2.2 [A][AC] 136 136 134 131 118       22
M IVAR VAUXHALL ZAFIRA [A][AC] 115 115 113 110 97 10 10 10 19
N PDAR MERCEDES E200 [A][AC] 110 110 109 105 93       19
O IVMR VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 1.9 CDTI [AC] 115 115 113 110 97 * * * 19
*Included
# 2 Cars Included

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