AVIS

AVIS Car Hire in Australia

Avis Car Rental are one of the world’s most recognised providers of rental cars and operate in more than 5500 locations across 165 countries.

In Australia, Avis have 220 car rental branches located in all states and territories including all major airports and located close to popular business and tourism destinations.

The Avis Australian rental fleet includes cars, passenger vans, commercial vans and utes, buses and truck hire.

The Car Fleet offers both manual and automatic transmission, although the majority of Avis rental vehicles in Australia are automatic as is the case with most Australian rental providers. The fleet includes Economy and Compact cars such as the Kia Rio, Full size vehicles such as the Toyota Camry and its hybrid eco-friendly variant, SUVs in the form of the Mitsubishi ASX, Outlander and Toyota’s Kluger. The Kia Carnival fills the full size Passenger vans or People Movers space. Avis also have a top of the range Signature fleet of luxury vehicles available for hire such as the BMW X5, X3 and a wide selection of Mercedes cars.

Whilst every effort is made by Avis to match your booking request against the vehicle of your choice, Avis does not guarantee a specific make or model and actual vehicles offered in each Avis Car Rental Class may differ by location.

The Avis Bus Fleet provides 12 seater passenger vans such as the Toyota Commuter, which can be driven on a regular full car license, and for larger groups of up to 25 the Mitsubishi Rosa which requires a Light Rigid (LR) license.

Due to the more specialised nature of Bus fleets, their immediate availability may be published as On Request or not listed. Contact the DriveNow Reservations team with your requirements and we will source the vehicle to fulfill your needs.

For those enrolled in Frequent Flyer programs, Avis supports, amongst others, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Air New Zealand Airpoints, British Airways Executive Club and United Airlines Mileage Plus, all of which are available with bookings made through DriveNow, simply produce your airline membership card when collecting your vehicle.


Common questions asked by our Avis Customers

How old do I need to be to hire an Avis car in Australia?

26. Some Avis locations offer rentals to 21-25 year old's with a young driver surcharge and restrictions on vehicle choice. For further information and assistance contact the DriveNow Reservations team.

What type of Driving License does Avis Australia accept?

A full unrestricted driving license held for 12 consecutive months and written in Roman character set. Any driving license written in non Latin/Roman characters must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit in English.

Will the rate change once I have made my booking?

The rental rate on your Avis booking is locked in with your booking confirmation. However if you later amend the booking to change the vehicle, dates or drop off location then the rate may change.

Do I need to use a credit card to pay for my Avis rental?

Credit Cards are the most commonly used and effective way to pay for your Avis Rental. Avis accepts American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard and Visa. The card needs to be in the name of the hirer.

Does Avis accept Debit cards?

Avis accept some Visa and Mastercard branded financial institution Debit cards for payment. Funds to cover the full rental plus a security hold ($200 for cars & $400 for commercial vehicles) must be available on the card and will not be accessible until billing is completed at drop-off.

Can I use someone else's credit or debit card to pay for my Avis rental?

No. The card used must be in the name of the hirer.

Can more than one person drive the rented vehicle?

Yes, you can nominate other drivers at pick-up, they must be present and show their driving licenses. Additional drivers under the age of 25 will incur a surcharge. In the event of an accident with an unnamed driver all insurance cover is invalidated.

If I have rental insurance with a third party do I still need to pay the excess to Avis in the event of an accident or damage?

Yes. Avis will charge the excess amount to your credit card. You can then claim back from your insurer those excess charges.



Please note that the vehicle guide below should be read as indicative of the make and model that Avis offer in each Vehicle Class. Images are for illustration purposes only.

AVIS Car Hire Fleet

Holden Barina - 4 Door
x41L1S3
  • 4 People
  • 1 large and 1 small suitcases
  • Manual
  • Air-Conditioning
  • Hatch

Avis Popular Car Hire Locations

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Adelaide - City
136 North Terrace Adelaide SA
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Adelaide Airport
Sir Richard Williams Avenue Adelaide SA
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Avalon Airport (Melbourne)
Terminal Building Avalon VIC  
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Brisbane - City
53 Albert Street Brisbane QLD
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Brisbane - Fortitude Valley
275 Wickham Street Brisbane QLD
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Brisbane Airport
Terminal Buildings Airport Drive Eagle Farm Brisbane QLD
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Cairns - City
135 Lake Street Cairns North Queensland
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Cairns Airport
Terminal Building Airport Ave Cairns North Queensland
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Canberra - City
17 Lonsdale Street Braddon Canberra ACT  
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Canberra Airport
Terminal Building Canberra Airport Canberra ACT
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Darwin - City
89 Smith Street Darwin NT
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Darwin Airport
Terminal Building Darwin Airport Darwin NT
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Gold Coast Airport
Pacific Highway, Coolangatta QLD
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Hobart - City
125 Bathurst Street Hobart TAS
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Hobart Airport
Terminal Building Hobart Airport Gatty St & Holyman Ave Hobart TAS
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Melbourne - City
8 Franklin Street Melbourne VIC
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Melbourne Airport
Terminal Building Airport Drive Tullamarine VIC  
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Perth - City
46 Hill Street Perth WA
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Perth Airport
Terminal Buildings Perth Airport Perth WA
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Port Douglas
3/11/Warner Street Port Douglas North Queensland
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Sydney - Kings Cross
200 William Street Sydney NSW
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Sydney - Circular Quay
30 Pitt Street Sydney NSW
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Sydney - World Square
395 Pitt Street Sydney NSW
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Sydney Airport
Terminal Buildings Kingsford Smith Airport Mascot NSW