Terms & Conditions: Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty
Choose from the dropdown below for the Terms and Conditions of the Big Boy car rental companies (Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Thrifty). These are proper legal documents so be prepared for some wordy mumbo jumbo.
All are in PDF-format except for Hertz where you will be redirected to their website for online viewing of their Terms and Conditions.
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| Extra Information on the Big Boys | |||||
| Avis | Budget | Europcar | Hertz | Thrifty | |
| Included km’s | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Standard Waiver | $2,915 | $2,750 | $3,850 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
| Excess Reduction | $26.40/day reduces to $330 |
$25/day reduces to $330 |
$26/day reduces to $385 (max. $313.50) |
$25.90/day reduces to $440 |
$27/day reduces to $385 |
| Additional Driver | Included | Included | $3.30/day (max. $23.10) |
$5.50/day (max. $27.50)* |
Included |
| 21-24 Age Surcharge | $27.50/day | $16.50/day | $28.50/day | $27.50/day | $22/day |
| Baby Seats | $5.50/day (max. $55) |
$5.50/day (max. $33) |
$7.70/day (max. $77) |
$8.80/day (max. $61.60) |
$6/day (max. $55) |
| GPS | $10.95/day or $55/week | $10.95/day or $55/week | $10.95/day (max. $109.45) |
$11/day | $11/day (max. $110) |
| Updated September 2010. The best options are highlighted for your convenience. This information serves as a guide and are for standard cars. Specialty cars, 4WDs, luxury cars, actual prices, terms and conditions as well as their availability could vary, so always double check them with your chosen company before committing. * Additional drivers with the same residential address as the primary driver are exempt |
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Hi, some updates that may be useful:
Europcar – standard excess is now $3,850 and I think they have increased the excess reduction fees.
Many of the car hire companies also now levy a credit card surcharge:
Europcar – 1.65% for Mastercard, Visa & Amex (Higher for Diners)
Hertz – 0.8% for Mastercard, Visa & Amex (Not sure about Diners)
Thrifty – I think they also charge a fee, but I am unable to load their website at the moment
Additional Driver Fee – Hertz do not charge this fee to #1 Club Gold members (free to join in Australia)
Many of the companies also levy a Single Vehicle Accident excess in addition to the standard excess:
Hertz – $2,200
Thrifty – $2,200
This can be waived if you pay a higher excess reduction fee.
All excesses are 10-20% higher when car hired from an airport (amount is dependent on which airport).
Keep up the great work!