16th Edition
Driving Guide in the U.S. and Canada.
Here, there
and everywhere.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Phone Numbers ...................................................3
About Avis ........................................................................ 4-5
Avis Fleet in the U.S. and Canada .................................. 6-11
Avis Optional Protection
Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) ............................................12
Emergency Sickness Protection (ESP) ............................12
Additional Liability Insurance (ALI) ...................................13
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) ...................................14
Personal Effects Protection (PEP) ...................................15
The Avis Rental and Return Experience ....................... 16-17
Your Avis Rental Agreement
and Rapid Return Receipt ............................................. 18-19
Avis Premium Products and Services .......................... 20-22
Special Services and Equipment ........................................23
Travel Safety Tips ......................................................... 24-25
Understanding Road Signs .......................................... 26-27
Travel Agent Information ....................................................28
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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
FOR EMERGENCY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
anywhere in the United States and Canada, call the
Avis 24-hour hot line number toll free: 1-800-354-2847.
For reservation information or to extend
your rental, call toll free:
In the United States: 1-800-331-1212
In Canada: 1-800-879-2847
For the hearing impaired, TDD/TYY Phone: 1-800-331-2323
If you need emergency roadside assistance from
Make your trip truly
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With nearly 5,100 locations worldwide, we’re
always just around the corner offering you
premium services and state-of-the-art products.
Avis tries harder to give business and leisure
travelers an exceptional
rental experience.
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memorable with Avis.
The Avis Fleet
In the Avis Fleet, you’ll nd reliable, high-quality vehicles
for any trip—whether you’re looking for a minivan, a
convertible or a luxury car. We’ve got the right vehicle
for your next trip.
The Avis rental experience starts with dependability. Avis
rental cars undergo an extensive quality control check
that includes everything from the tread depth of the
tires to locks, lights and uid levels. It’s another way
we try harder to ensure that each car is professionally
maintained and ready to provide miles and miles of
dependable service on the road.
You’ll alsond all of the amenities you need to enjoy the ride.
You’ll appreciate our standard driving comforts, such as:
• Air conditioning
• Radio/CD-players
• Power steering
• Power brakes
• Dual airbags
• Automatic transmissions
Many Avis cars are also equipped with:
• Power windows and door locks
• Automatic Braking System (ABS)
• Cruise control
• Daytime running lights
Plus, you can enjoy extra special services including child
safety seats, GPS navigation and electronic toll payment.
And our toll free Roadside Assistance service is just a phone
call away, for help whenever you need it: 1-800-354-2847
AVIS FLEET IN THE U.S. AND CANADA
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Definition of Car Specifications
The Avis Fleet Guide is a guide to the types of cars
generally available. Car specications are those
supplied by the manufacturer or obtained from
automotive news publications. They are given as
a general guide only and are subject to change.
Trunk capacity is only an estimate of the number
of pieces of luggage that willt into a vehicle.
Not all sport utility vehicles are equipped with four-wheel
drive. If you would like a vehicle with four-wheel drive,
Group A: Economy
Chevrolet Aveo or similar
• air conditioning
• AM/FM stereo
w/CD player
• automatic transmission
SmartWay Certied
28 mpg or more
4-5 2-3
Group B: Compact
Chevrolet Cobalt or similar
• air conditioning
• AM/FM stereo
w/CD player
• automatic transmission
SmartWay Certied
28 mpg or more
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4 1-2
Recommended
Passenger Capacity
Recommended
Luggage Capacity
Avis features GM vehicles.
please inquire about it at the time of .
5 2-3
Group C: Intermediate
Pontiac G6 or similar
• air conditioning
• AM/FM stereo
w/CD player
• automatic transmission
• cruise control
SmartWay Certied
28 mpg or more
5 3-4
Group D: Standard
Ford Fusion or similar
• air conditioning
• AM/FM stereo
w/CD player
• automatic transmission
• cruise control
SmartWay Certied
28 mpg or more
4-5 3-4
Group E: Full-Size
Chevrolet Impala or similar
• air conditioning
• AM/FM stereo
w/CD player
• automatic transmission
• cruise control
SmartWay Certied
28 mpg or more
5 3-4
Group G: Premium
Buick Lucerne or similar
• air conditioning
• AM/FM stereo
w/CD player
• automatic transmission
• cruise control
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Avis features GM vehicles.
5 3-4
Group H: Luxury
Cadillac DTS or similar
• air conditioning
• AM/FM stereo
w/CD player
• automatic transmission
• cruise control
4-5 3-4
Group F: Intermediate SUV
Chevrolet Equinox or similar
• air conditioning
• AM/FM stereo
w/CD player
• automatic transmission
• cruise control
SmartWay Certied
28 mpg or more
5 3-4
Group W: Standard SUV
Ford Edge or similar
• air conditioning
• AM/FM stereo
w/CD player
• automatic transmission
• cruise control
5-6 4-5
Group S: Standard Elite SUV
Chevrolet Traverse or similar
• air conditioning
• AM/FM stereo
w/CD player
• automatic transmission
• cruise control
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6-7 3-4
Group Z: Full-Size SUV
GMC Yukon or similar
• air conditioning
• AM/FM stereo
w/CD player
• automatic transmission
• cruise control
7-8 4-5
Group L: Premium SUV
Chevrolet Suburban or similar
• air conditioning
• AM/FM stereo
w/CD player
• automatic transmission
• cruise control
7 4-5
Group V: Minivan
Dodge Grand Caravan or similar
• air conditioning
• AM/FM stereo
w/CD player
• automatic transmission
• cruise control
12 6-7
Group P: Passenger Van
Chevrolet Express Van
or similar
• air conditioning
• AM/FM stereo
w/CD player
• automatic transmission
• cruise control
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Avis features GM vehicles.
4 2-3
Group K: Convertible
Chrysler Sebring Convertible
• air conditioning
• AM/FM stereo
w/CD player
• automatic transmission
• cruise control
4 1-2
Cool Cars
Chevrolet Camaro
• air conditioning
• AM/FM stereo
w/CD player
• automatic transmission
• cruise control
• air conditioning
• AM/FM stereo
w/CD player
• automatic transmission
• cruise control
4 1-2
Cool Cars
Toyota Prius
• air conditioning
• AM/FM stereo
w/CD player
• automatic transmission
• cruise control
SmartWay Certied
28 mpg or more
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SmartWay Certied
28 mpg or more
Car models mentioned are examples for each group. Not all car groups
are available at all locations.
4-6 4-5
Cool Cars
Hummer
AVIS OPTIONAL PROTECTION
Loss Damage Waiver (LDW)
The Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) is an optional protection that
frees you from any nancial responsibility (except for the
amount shown as “Responsibility” on the front of your
Rental Agreement) for all loss of, or damage to, your Avis car
due to collision, theft, vandalism, or any other cause, as long
as you are in compliance with the terms of your Avis Rental
Agreement. LDW IS NOT INSURANCE. If you do not accept
LDW, you are responsible for all loss of or damage to the
rental car due to theft, collision, vandalism or any cause
other than those specied on your Rental Agreement.
If local law, where your Rental Agreement is signed,
provides LDW terms that are different than those stated
in your Rental Agreement, local law would apply.
To obtain LDW, you must initial the acceptance box labeled
“Loss Damage Waiver” on your Avis Rental Agreement
and pay the per-day charge for LDW as shown on your
Emergency Sickness Protection (ESP)
ESP provides international renters possessing a non-U.S.
passport with coverages for certain medical expenses
resulting from covered sickness occurring during the
rental period. Additionally, it covers other members
of the renter’s traveling party who also have non-U.S.
passports. When ESP is purchased in combination
with PAE, international renters who might otherwise
have no medical coverage available to them while
in the U.S. are protected against medical expenses
that result either from accident or sickness.
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Rental Agreement. For exclusions and further information,
refer to your Rental Agreement jacket or ask for a brochure
the Avis retail rates..
at the rental counter. This protection is already included in
Additional Liability Insurance (ALI)
In some U.S. states, liability coverage can be secondary to
any other insurance you may have or can be as low as US
$20,000. The purchase of Additional Liability Insurance
(ALI) offers renters in the United States US $2,000,000
($1,000,000 in certain jurisdictions) in primary coverage.
Available at participating U.S. locations, ALI is a special
optional service offered by Avis when you rent an Avis car.
It is an “EXCESS AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE
POLICY” that provides additional liability insurance within
specified limits above the limits provided in the Avis
Rental Agreement. ALI insures you and authorized
operators, as defined in the Avis Rental Agreement,
against claims made by third parties against you, the
customer, for bodily injury/death and property damage
caused by the use or operation of an Avis rental vehicle
as permitted in the Avis Rental Agreement. ALI is made
available to you as the customer when renting an Avis
vehicle, if you elect to accept ALI for an additional daily
charge as shown on the Avis Rental Agreement.
To obtain ALI, you must initial the acceptance box
labeled “Additional Liability Insurance” on your Avis
Rental Agreement and pay the per-day charge for ALI
shown on your Rental Agreement. For exclusions and
further information, refer to your Rental Agreement jacket
or refer to the brochure available at the rental counter.
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The purchase of optional
protection is not required
in order to rent an Avis car.
This protection is already included in the Avis retail rates.
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) (in Canada, PAI-Plus)
is an optional insurance offered by Avis that is designed
to give you more peace of mind on the road. It is made
available to you, as the customer, when renting an Avis
vehicle. You may purchase it for an additional charge as
indicated on the Avis Rental Agreement.
In the U.S., PAI provides you with a specied amount
of accidental death insurance and medical coverage for
injuries due to an accident (in Canada, you are provided
coverage for accidental bodily injury). Coverage applies
for your entire rental. In addition, you are fully insured
whether you are in or out of the rental vehicle if an
accident should occur.
PAI also covers your passengers during the time they
are riding or driving with you. For coverage to apply,
they must be riding in the enclosed portion of the
rental vehicle. It provides them with a specied amount
of accidental death insurance and medical coverage
(if applicable) for injuries sustained in an accident
involving the rental vehicle.
To obtain PAI, you must initial the acceptance box
labeled “Personal Accident Insurance” on your Avis
Rental Agreement and pay the additional per-day
charge for PAI shown on your Rental Agreement.
For exclusions and further information, refer to your
Rental Agreement jacket or refer to the brochure
available at the rental counter.
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AVIS OPTIONAL PROTECTION
CONTINUED
Personal Effects Protection (PEP)
Avis also offers its customers insurance protection for their
personal belongings while away from home. If you accept
PEP, most types of your belongings will be insured.
PEP insures against risks of physical loss or damage
to the insured property from external causes, except
as excluded, during your rental.
The maximum benet for each covered individual during
the rental period in Canada is CA $500, after a deductible
of CA $25 per covered claim. The maximum benefit
for all individuals during the rental period in Canada
is CA $1,500 after application of all deductibles.
Coverage is provided for:
A. The person signing the Rental Agreement
(customer), and
B. Members of the customer’s immediate family traveling
with the customer, and who are permanently residing in
the same household as customer.
To obtain PEP, you must initial the acceptance box labeled
“Personal Effects Protection” on your Avis Rental Agreement
and pay the per-day charge for PEP shown on your Rental
Agreement. For exclusions and further information, refer to
your Rental Agreement jacket or refer to the brochure
available at the rental counter.
Your rate or package may include one or more
of these coverages, so please check with your
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local Avis office or travel agent.
Renting the Car
At the rental counter, be prepared to present the Avis
representative with your documents and information such
as your reservation/conrmation number, driver’s license
and IDP*, credit card**, pre-paid vouchers, passport and
return airline ticket. The representative at the counter will
give you instructions on where to nd your vehicle.
Approved Drivers
Avis requires that each customer and additional driver
meets the Avis minimum age requirement, presents a
valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record,
and presents an Avis-honored charge card or cash
rental qualication at the time of rental.
Additional Drivers
With all the driving you’ll be doing, it’s a good idea to
use our additional driver option, enabling you to share
the driving. There is usually a nominal fee for this option;
check with your travel agent or Avis for full details.
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THE AVIS RENTAL AND RETURN EXPERIEN CE
Returning the Car
When you’re ready to return the vehicle, follow these
simple steps for completing your rental:
• Follow the signs for Avis car return when entering
the airport lot.
• Take the car to the designated car return area.
Enter your mileage, whether you purchased fuel
during your rental, and the fuel level on the front
of your Rental Agreement.
• Give the Rental Agreement to the Avis representative.
Any additional charges, such as sales tax, fuel service
fee, additional driver charges, etc. will be charged on
your credit card. You may also pay in cash.
– Avis offers a receipt in the billing currency that
your credit card company would typically bill you.
– The exchange rate that Avis uses to calculate
your bill is generally better than the rate your
credit card company would typically use.
• The agent will then give you your copy of the
return receipt. In the U.S., an Avis bus or other
airport transportation will bring you to your
designated airline terminal.
renter’s residence. You cannot rent a car with an IDP alone.
** You will be required to leave an approved credit card. If you
prefer to leave a cash deposit, which may be substantial,
please check in advance as requirements vary by location.
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THE AVIS RENTAL AND RETURN EXPERIEN CE
* IDP=International Driver’s Permit. IDP is only required if you are holding
a drivers license in non-roman alphabet. An IDP may only be used
in conjunction with a valid license from the country of the
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YOUR AVIS RENTAL AGREEMENT AND RAP ID RETURN RECEIPT
You will receive a copy of a rental agreement and/or
a Roving Rapid Return receipt to review and sign
(see example below). Please check the key areas
highlighted below before signing for your car rental.
Car group
Car number
Rental Agreement #
Name
Customer AWD #
Date of check-out
Date of check-in
Total mileage
Charges
Total charges
Date and time car is rented
Date/time car is scheduled
to be returned
Rental Agreement #
Car group
Mileage of car at time of rental
Mileage of car at time of return
Vehicle make/model
Method of payment
Name and address of renter
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YOUR AVIS RENTAL AGREEMENT AND RAP ID RETURN RECEIPT
Address and telephone
number of renting
location
Rate Code which
determines rate values
Number of prepaid days
Optional services
available
Sales tax: Percentages
vary by state and
county or province
One-way service fee
may apply
Further information
will vary by
rental location
Renter’s
agreement to be
billed in his/her
local currency
Renter’s
signature
Note: This is an example of a U.S. Avis
Rental Agreement, which varies by state.
Skip the line and go straight to your car.
rent, with premium amenities including:
• Your preferences will be kept on le, so you can avoid
the lines and paperwork and go right to your car.
• Your car will be in a convenient nearby parking space.
We’ll be waiting for you.
Rapid Return is a faster, more convenient way for you to
return your Avis rental. Instead of going to the counter
and waiting in line to return your rental, an Avis
representative will meet you right at your car. With our
handheld computerized return system, your transaction
record will be printed in seconds. Available at many
locations worldwide.
One-way the right way.
Avis One-Way Service allows you to return the car to a
different location than the pick-up point. In many areas in
the U.S. and Canada the service is at an additional charge
and in some areas there is no charge, so be sure to ask.
When planning your trip, contact your travel agent or Avis
reservation ofce to see whether a charge will apply.
One-way mileage is based on the direct distance between two locations
(latitude and longitude). It does not take into consideration driving over
and around mountains, lakes, etc.
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AVIS PREMIUM PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
For more information, please visit avis.ch
Service. Enroll today to experience our fastest way to
You’ll have a rental to remember with Avis Preferred
Our little GPS is such a know-it-all.
With where2
®
GPS navigation you get point-to-point
directions and so much more. It’s programmed with
all the travel features you need, including:
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Breeze through toll lanes.
Everyone wants to save time on the road, and no one
likes to fumble with loose change or wait in long lines.
With Avis e-Toll™, you can pay tolls electronically by
driving through designated toll lanes and get where
you need to go on time.
Avis e-Toll cannot be reserved in advance, but is already
installed in many cars. Simply call your Avis location
ahead of time to verify that e-Toll enabled vehicles are on
hand. Avis e-Toll is optional and available for a low daily
fee plus the cost of tolls.
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• 4.3 Touch Screen
• 3D Map
• Bluetooth/Hands-Free
• Text-to-Speech
• Text Languages
• Over 40 Spoken
Languages
• U.S., Canada,
Puerto Rico Coverage
• World Travel Clock
• Calculator
• U.S. Radio
Station Listing
• Airline Phone Numbers
• Seat Belt Reminder
• Where Am I Feature
These services are optional and may be subject
to availability at select locations for an additional fee.
Channel surf.
Bring along an Avis Blast for a rental experience to remember!
Music, sports, news, talk, entertainment—over 170 XM Radio
channels at your ngertips. So catch the game, listen to your
favorite tunes or even learn a little something while you’re on
the road. Avis Blast is available for every car!*
Hassle-free and paper-free receipts.
You’ll never have to hunt for your rental receipt again. Avis
e-Receipt™ offers the convenience of paperless receipts,
making it simple to keep track of your rentals. Electronic
receipts are e-mailed to you within minutes of your return.
You can print them at your convenience for easy record
keeping and expense reporting. And best of all, you’ll
know where your Avis receipts are at all times.
A breath of fresh air.
Our eet is 100% smoke-free! That will ensure that you
always get a fresh, clean vehicle free of second-hand
smoke. It’s just one more way we try harder to enhance
the comfort of your ride and give you a healthy, safe trip.**
* Avis Blast is optional and may be subject to availability at select locations
for an additional fee.
** A cleaning fee of up to $250 will be assessed for returned vehicles that smell
of smoke. The 100% smoke-free eet affects vehicles in the U.S. and Canada.
Also includes licensee vehicles.
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AVIS PREMIUM PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
CONTINUED
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SPECIAL SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT
Emergency roadside assistance is always available
to our customers. From at tires to lost keys, we’re here
to help, 24/7. Call toll free: 1-800-354-2847.
Ski racks are available upon request at Avis ski locations
in the Northeastern and Western U.S. and Canada. The
charge for this service is available at the time of reservation.
Child safety seats are available from Avis. The use of
seat belts and child safety seats for infants and small
children is required by law in the U.S. and Canada.
Buckle-up the kids and get on the road hassle-free.
Choose from a wide range of safety seats for infants
and toddlers. Child safety seats are available at most
U.S. locations, and the Avis staff is professionally trained
to install them. Avis was the rst car rental company to
adopt the LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children), which greatly reduces the risk of injury
from improperly-installed seats.
Child safety seats are optional and available for an additional per-day
or per-week fee.
Avis Access Services People with Disablities
features hand controls, spinner knobs and swivel seats.
Oversized mirrors are available in many U.S. metropolitan
areas with advanced reservations.
Avis’s Roadside SafetyNet
You can depend on fast, reliable, emergency road hazard
assistance for you and your family. It’s added security
so you don’t have to worry about the road ahead.
Benets include: key replacement, lockout service,
at tire assistance, tire replacement, jump start, towing,
and fuel delivery*.
*Up to 3 gallons.
If you accept Roadside SafetyNet at the additional daily charge,
all of the items listed here are included at no additional cost.
Available at select locations.
Ask an Avis representative for details.
• Familiarize yourself with the car before leaving the lot:
– Adjust your mirrors
– Adjust your seat
– Locate all the gauges, window controls,
lights, wipers, air/heat controls, etc.
• Ask Avis for directions. You may obtain directions
and/or a map from an Avis Rental Sales Agent, an
Exit Gate Attendant.
• Obey all signs/speed limits.
• If your vehicle is bumped from behind, do not stop
on the roadway or shoulder. Drive to the nearest
public area and call for police assistance.
• If advised by another motorist of problems with your
vehicle, do not stop until reaching a service station or
well-populated area.
• Do not stop for ashing white lights. Lights on U.S.
emergency vehicles are red or red and blue.
• Do not pick up hitchhikers under any circumstances.
• Driving Under the Inuence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs
is against the law and is considered a very serious
offense in the U.S. and Canada. It is a violation of
the Rental Agreement if you drive under the inuence.
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TRAVEL SAFETY TIPS
Avis
Preferred Service Representative or the
• Remember that wearing seat belts and using child
safety seats for infants and small children is mandatory
in all U.S. states and Canadian provinces.
• Cell phone use by the driver is prohibited in most major
cities unless the driver is using a hands-free device.
• If your car is not operating properly, drive to a well-lit
area before stopping. Call Avis emergency Roadside
Assistance at: 1-800-354-2847.
• If someone on the road indicates that they need
assistance, do not stop. Instead, obtain a description
and notify the authorities/police.
• If you are lost, and your vehicle is equipped with
where2
®
GPS, please utilize this service. Otherwise,
nd a nearby gas station, police station or public
place and ask for assistance.
• Keep all doors and windows locked at all times.
• Stow all valuables out of sight (e.g., in the glove
compartment or trunk).
• Park only in a lighted area. Always check the interior
and exterior of your vehicle before you enter.
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For additional driving tips and important
information on local driving rules, please
refer to the Avis Cars Driving Information
Guide in your Rental Agreement folder.
Steady Red—Stop; do not go until the
light is green.
Flashing Red—Stop; yield the
right-of-way and go when it is safe.
Steady Yellow—Light changing to red;
be ready to stop.
Flashing Yellow—Caution.
Steady Green—Go.
Green Arrow—Proceed in that direction.
In some states, you may make a right turn at a steady
red light after coming to a full stop and yielding the
right-of-way to oncoming trafc.
U.S. National
Interstate Highway
U.S. Highway Trans-Canada
Highway
U.S. Highway Exit
Speed Limit
Regulation
Yield Right-of-Way
at Intersection
Stop at Intersection One Way Trafc in
Arrow’s Direction
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UNDERSTANDING ROAD SIGNS
One Way Trafc
Do Not Enter
No Parking No Pedestrians No Right Turns
No U-Turns Turn Right or
Go Straight
Right Turn Only Keep Right
of the Divider
Railroad Crossing Divided
Highway Ends
Merging Trafc Not a Thru Street
Indicates Lane
Ending; Merge
Sharp Right Turn Trafc Signal
Ahead
Deer Crossing
Gas Food Hospital Lodging
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Informational purposes only. Avis makes no warranty or representation that this
information will be complete or accurate, and it is the renter’s sole obligation to
be in compliance with all laws and regulations.
THANK YOU
FOR CHOOSING AVIS
one of our many locations throughout the world
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