Rent a Car at Utrecht

What payment cards do you accept?

We accept: American Express (excluding American Express Travellers Cheque cards), Diners cards, Discover cards, Visa credit cards, MasterCard credit cards, Avis-issued charge cards.

We don’t accept Maestro cards, Cirrus cards, JCB cards, any pre-paid cards even if they carry the Visa or MasterCard logo or any other cards not listed above.

2 payment cards required (one of them must be a PREMIUM credit card) for luxury categories K, L, M and O. For categories L and M, a second bank pre-authorisation on the premium credit card of 2500 EUR will be requested.

Can I pay by cash?
No, regrettably, we are not able to accept cash.

Visa debit cards and MasterCard debit cards are accepted.
Any prepaid cards, even if they carry the Visa or MasterCard logo are not accepted at check-out. 
May only be used at check-in.

Do I need to bring my driving licence with me?
Yes.  All drivers must bring all parts of their valid driving licence with them.  They must bring both their driving licence and either an international driving licence or an official English translation, by a notary, of their driving licence for any of the following situations:

• The driving licence was issued in a non-European country
• The driving licence was issued in a non-Roman alphabet like Arabic, Greek, Russian, Hebrew or Japanese.

Is there a minimum length I must have held my licence for?
Yes.  All drivers must have held their licences for at least 1 year.  If a licence does not show the driver has held it for the minimum period, then they must provide evidence, such as one of the following:

• Previous driving licences
• A letter from their driving licence authority stating that they have held it for this minimum period.

Public liability insurance is in accordance with the insurance laws of the country.  Customer may inquire at the time of rental for additional information of the benefits, conditions and acceptance.

Note: Some credit cards provide insurance coverage, with certain limitations, as a benefit of using the card to rent vehicles.  The customer is advised to contact the card issuer before the rental.  Any waiver must be discussed directly with the location upon arrival.

How old do I need to be to drive a rental vehicle?

To drive our vehicles you and all of your drivers need to be at least 21 years old and have held a full, valid driving licence for at least 1 year at the start of your rental. A higher minimum age limit may apply to certain vehicles.

I am under 25 do I need to pay a young driver surcharge?

If you or any of your drivers are under 25 when you pick up the vehicle, you will each have to pay a young driver surcharge. The cost for this will depend on where you are picking the vehicle up from but you can expect it to be between 20 EUR and 24 EUR per day, for each driver. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days you will only be charged for a maximum of 10 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 30 days.

Are there any maximum age restrictions?

No so long as you hold a full valid driving licence for at least 1 year. 

I am over 80 do I need to provide extra information or pay a senior driver surcharge?

No so long as you hold a full valid driving license for at least 1 year.

Should I bring the vehicle back with a full tank of fuel?
Yes. The vehicle will normally be supplied with a full tank of fuel. You must return it to us with the same amount of fuel it had in it when you picked it up usually a full tank as shown on the factory-installed fuel gauge. We recommend you fill up as close to the return location as you can on the return date, and keep the receipt to show us. If you don't return the vehicle with a full tank and you can't show us a receipt for fuel we will charge you.

Fuel Options

I plan to travel more than 120 kilometres, and want peace of mind, do you have a fuel option for me?
Yes, with Fuel Up Front you pay for a full tank of fuel, based on the manufacturer's stated fuel tank capacity for your vehicle plus our costs of refuelling the vehicle for you. Then you just return the vehicle with whatever's left in the tank (even if it's virtually empty) so long as the engine still runs.
How do I calculate the cost of Fuel Up Front?
Depending on where you're renting, this cost could be up to 0.05 EUR per litre lower than the average fuel price at the start of your rental period as stated on this EU fuel index: However, you don't get a refund for any fuel you don't use.
Can I get Fuel up Front at any time?
No, if you want to take advantage of Fuel Up Front, you must ask for it during the booking process or when you pick up the vehicle.
I plan to travel less than 120 kilometres, do I still need to fill up?
Yes, often the fuel gauges stills look full so we ask you to fill up the tank near to the return location and show us a copy of the receipt. If you don't have time to fill up the tank, or can't show us a receipt, we will apply EZ Fuel to cover our costs of refuelling the vehicle for you.
How much is EZ Fuel?
Depending on where you¿re renting, you pay of fixed fee of between 14 EUR and 18 EUR.

What are my options if I don't return the vehicle full and haven't bought Fuel up Front?
Pay on Return will apply if you have driven more than 120 kilometres and:

• Don't buy Fuel Up Front
• Don't return the vehicle with a full tank

How do I calculate the cost of Pay on Return?
You pay for fuel based on the factory-installed fuel gauge rounded down to the nearest eighth (1/8) of a tank. This is based on the manufacturer's stated fuel tank capacity.We charge between 1,5 and three times the average fuel price at the end of the rental period for Netherlands ¿ as stated on this EU fuel price index: http://ec.europa.eu/energy/observatory/oil/bulletin_en.htm The price per liter will be stated on your rental agreement. This charge covers our cost of driving to the nearest petrol station at short notice, and potentially delaying the next customer's rental.

Do I need to bring proof of identification?
Yes you must bring:

• the payment card that was used to make your booking. For car groups L & M two payment cards in your name will be required. One of these must be the payment card used to make your booking.
• photo ID featuring a recognisable photo taken in the last 10 years. We will accept your passport, a national identity card or any other form of government-issued identification.

You may also need to bring proof of where you live. This could include a recent utility bill or bank statement. If your driving licence shows your address, we will accept it as proof of your address.

Other requirements:

Will I need to give a pre-authorisation or pay a security deposit?
Yes, you must give us a pre-authorisation on your payment card before we release the vehicle to you. A pre-authorisation holds money in your account.
If you wish to pay in cash, we will take a security deposit instead.
What do I need to do to give a pre-authorisation or security deposit?
You will need to give us a payment card in your own name that has enough money available on it. 
How much is the pre-authorisation or security deposit?
The amount of the pre-authorisation or security deposit is either fixed or calculated based on:

• The estimated vehicle rental price
• Plus the estimated price of all optional extras you have requested
• Plus around 100 Euro to allow for any fuel you may use unless you have purchased Fuel up Front
• Less any amount we accept you have paid towards the rental when you booked for example, the cost of any accepted voucher  

Can I let anyone else drive?
Yes, but only if we have approved them. You must not let anyone else drive the vehicle.
We charge a fee for every Additional Driver we allow to drive the vehicle. The price depends on the location you’re renting from, but you can expect it to be between 9 EUR and 11 EUR per day, per driver.
If you rent the vehicle for more than 12 days, you will only be charged for a maximum of 12 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 30 days.
All additional drivers must meet our age, driving licence and ID requirements. Find out more: see the Age Information and Driving Licence and ID requirements sections of this document.
If any additional driver is outside of our age restrictions, we will also charge a driver surcharge. Find out more: see the Age Information section of this document.

Can I pick up the vehicle outside your normal opening hours?
Yes, some airport and train station rental locations offer an out of hour's pick-up service where you can collect the vehicle and any optional extras outside the rental location’s normal opening hours.
The out of hour’s pick up fee is depends on the location you’re renting from, but you can expect it to be between 60 EUR and 73 EUR per rental.
You must give us at least 72 hours notice to organise out of hour's pick-up. We may be able to provide the service at shorter notice, but you will need to check with the Reservations team.
My rental has a mileage allowance. I have driven more than the allowance, how much will I pay for excess mileage?
Many of our vehicles are provided with unlimited mileage. If a mileage allowance applies, it will be stated on your rental agreement and in your booking confirmation email. If you go over the mileage allowance, the price depends on the vehicle and location but you can expect it to costs between 0.10 EUR and 0.50 EUR for every kilometre you have driven over the allowance. Your excess mileage charge will be stated on your rental agreement.
Can I smoke in the vehicle?
No, it is against the law to smoke in public places in the Netherlands. The vehicle is considered a public place so you are not allowed to smoke in it. If we believe anyone has smoked in the vehicle during the rental period, a specialist cleaning charge will apply.
Find out more: see the Age Information and “Driving Licence and ID requirements” sections of this document.
We recommend you check the Internet to find out about any restricted areas before you travel. Websites such as Urban Access Regulations provide useful information. If the rental location is in or near a restricted area, we will tell you about it when you pick up the vehicle. We are unable to tell you about any other restricted areas.
I have been caught speeding, and did not pay a parking charge, what will I have to pay?
You are responsible for all fines and charges issued as a result of you or your additional drivers using the vehicle. Fines and charges could include:

• All parking fines or charges
• Toll charges
• Towing charges
• Clamping costs
• Traffic fines or charges
• Speeding fines
• And any other charges or fines

If a fine or charge is sent to us because you have not paid a charge or complied with the law, we will take payment for:

• Our administration fee of 35 EUR for each fine or charge issued for the Dutch rental car. This will be charged in Euro.

I have left the interior of the vehicle very dirty and made it smell. Will I be charged to clean it?
Yes, if the interior of the vehicle is especially muddy, dirty, stained or smelly, and our standard cleaning procedure will not fix it, you will be charged a Specialist Cleaning Charge and you can expect it to be between 50 EUR and 250 EUR per rental.

Roadside Assistance

What happens if I break down because of a mechanical failure?
All our vehicles are maintained to the manufacturer's standards, and they’re roadworthy when you pick them up so mechanical failure in our vehicles is rare. So long as you are using the vehicle in a country we have agreed to, we provide roadside assistance or recovery free of charge. You can only use our roadside assistance provider to help you. You’ll find their contact details inside the vehicle.
What happens if I break down because of a non-mechanical failure or in another country?
You must tell us if you break down or have an accident. If you need roadside assistance, we will arrange this for you but you will have to pay for it. You will also be charged for any costs we incur getting the vehicle back on the road in the country of rental. This may include, but is not limited to:

• Call out and recovery costs of around 170 EUR
• Repair costs
• Loss of use, including on the ground vehicle idle time fee of EUR 45
• Repatriation costs
• An administration fee of 78.65 EUR
• Any costs to take you, and/or any of your passengers, to another location.
• Electrical Charge for EV Vehicles (Where the cable is in working order)

What products do you have to protect me if I break down because of a non-mechanical problem?
Roadside Assistance Plus provides roadside assistance if you break down as a result of

• Flat batteries
• Flat tyres
• Keys locked in the vehicle
• Running out of fuel
• Using the wrong fuel for the vehicle

Provided you are using the vehicle is a country we have agreed to. Find out more: see Taking your vehicle outside the country section of this document.
You will only need to pay for the costs of any additional items needed to get the vehicle back on the road like fuel or tyres.
How much does Roadside Assistance Plus cost?
The price will depend on where you are renting but you can expect it to be between 3 EUR and 5 EUR a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you will only be charged for a maximum of 10 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 30 days.
What happens if I don’t return the incident report form or European accident form?
If you are involved in an accident, or the vehicle, keys, any accessories, any vehicle documents or any optional extras are damaged, lost or stolen; you must complete and return an incident report form and if available, the European accident report form.

Can I pick up the vehicle from one rental location and return it to another?
Yes, some rental locations let you collect the vehicle and any optional extras from one rental location and return them to another.
How much is the One-Way fee?
The price depends on the rental location. If you want to pick up the vehicle and return it to a different location in the same country, you can expect it to be between 18 EUR and 22 EUR. If you want to pick up the vehicle in one country and drop it off in another country, ask our reservation team for the price.
How do I get a One-Way rental?
You can request a one-way rental when you book or you can ask for it when you get to the rental location.
If you asked for a one-way rental when you booked, the fee will be included in your rental price.
How much will it cost if I did not request a One-Way rental but return the vehicle to a different location?
You will be charged a one-way fee at the pay at location prices available on the day you return the vehicle.

The prices we give you for optional extras when you book will generally be the price you will pay. Exchange rates or other reasons beyond our control may alter prices.

Customers with disabilities

I have a disability, do you offer adapted vehicles?
No, regrettably, we do not currently offer specially adapted vehicles at this time.
I have a disability, do you offer hand controls?
No, regrettably, we do not currently offer hand controls or panoramic mirrors at this time.

Popular optional extras to rent

I have small children, do you offer child seats?
Yes, we offer baby seats, infant seats and boosters seats. A baby seat is typically suitable for a child from birth to 12 months old and weighing no more than 13 kilos. An infant seat is typically suitable for a child aged 9 months to 4 years old and weighing between 9 and 18 kilos. A child seat is typically suitable for a child aged 4 to 11 years old and weighing between 15 and 36 kilos. A booster seat is typically suitable for a child aged 8 to 11 years old and weighing between 20 and 45 kilos.
In some rental locations, we may arrange for a third party to fit the seat for you. But remember, it is always your responsibility to check the seat is fitted correctly before you drive away.
Please note: In the Netherlands, all children must normally use a child car seat until they are 135cm tall. Find out more: www.anwb.nl.

How much are your child seats?
The fee for renting a seat will depend on where you are renting but you can expect it to cost between 30 Euro and 78 Euro per rental.
If the seat is damaged, lost or stolen, you will have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost between 100 Euro and 300 Euro on top of the hire fee. If you can show the damage or loss was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund this cost to you.
I'm not familiar with the area can I rent a GPS (satellite navigation system)?
Yes, the fee for renting a GPS will depend on where you are renting but you can expect it to cost between 16 Euro and 20 Euro a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 12 days, you will only be charged for a maximum of 12 days and get to use the GPS for the duration of your rental, up to 30 days.
If the GPS is damaged, lost or stolen, you will have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost between 100 Euro and 300 Euroon top of the hire fee. If you can show the damage or loss was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund this cost to you.
Please note: In some countries, it is against the law to use a GPS that tells you where speed cameras are. If you plan to travel outside the Netherlands, you should check to see whether you can use our GPS as it will give you speed information.
Do you offer an audio tour guide service on your GPS?
No, unfortunately we do not offer an audio tour guide service at this time.

I want to be able to access the internet anywhere I go, do you offer a solution?
Yes, we offer Mobile Wi-Fi devices. We provide this service on behalf of a third party so you will need to read and agree to separate terms and conditions with them. We will give you these terms and conditions at the rental location.
Please note: In many countries, including the Netherlands, it is illegal to drive while using a handheld mobile phone, tablet or other communications device. It is your responsibility to drive safely and according to the laws of the country you are driving in.
How much does Mobile Wi-Fi cost?
The fee for hiring mobile Wi-Fi is 10.00 Euro a day.
If the mobile Wi-Fi device is damaged, lost or stolen, you will have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost 123 Euro on top of the hire fee. If you can show the damage or loss was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund this cost to you.
If the sim card or any mobile Wi-Fi accessories are damaged, lost or stolen, you will have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost from 5 EUR to 15 EUR by equipment on top of the hire fee. If you can show the damage or loss was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund this cost to you.
I'm intending to drive along toll roads do you offer a device to make this quicker and easier for me?
No, unfortunately we do not offer any electronic toll charging devices at this time.

Winter equipment to rent

I'm concerned about the road conditions, do you offer all-weather tyres?
We can supply all-weather tyres for a fee. This will depend on where you are renting but you can expect it to be between 25 Euro and 30 Euro a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 13 days, you will only be charged for a maximum of 13 days and get to use the all-weather tyres for the duration of your rental, up to 30 days.
Please give us at least 72 hours notice if your rental does not automatically include all-weather tyres and you want to hire them.

I am going skiing, do you offer snow chains?
Yes, from some rental stations you can rent snow chains in case you want to drive to a country or region where this is required. The fee for snow chains depends on where you are renting but you can expect it to be between 30 Euro and 36 Euro per rental.
If any snow chain is damaged, lost or stolen, you will have to pay for a replacement pair. This is likely to cost between 50 Euro and 200 Euro on top of the hire fee. If you can show the damage or loss was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund this cost to you.
We can not fit snow chains for you, and we can not arrange for them to be fitted. Not sure if you need snow chains? Please ask a member of our team.

I have brought my own skis with me, do you rent ski racks?
Yes, some rental locations offer ski racks and ski boxes. You can expect to pay between 12 Euro and 30 Euro a day to rent a Ski Rack or Ski Box from us.
Ski racks can't be fitted to all our vehicles, so you may need to upgrade if you need one. This may increase the price of the vehicle and any excess you have to pay.
Please give us at least 72 hours notice if you want to hire a ski rack. 
I've left my hands-free kit behind, do you rent them?
No, unfortunately we do not offer hands-free kits at this time.
I'm moving items, do you rent blankets?
No, unfortunately we do not offer blankets at this time.
I'm moving items, do you rent trolleys?
No, unfortunately we do not offer trolleys at this time.

Optional extras available to buy

I've left my USB charger behind, do you sell them?
Yes, you can buy a USB Charger for 10 Euro, but they are only available from selected rental locations.
I've left my mobile charger behind, do you sell them?
Yes, you can buy a Mobile Charger for 10 Euro with universal wall plug dual USB port and retractable iPhone 4 adaptor, but they are only available from selected rental locations.
I want to charge my device in the car, do you sell car chargers?
Yes, you can buy a Universal Car Charger for 10 Euro, but they are only available from selected rental locations.
I've left my iPhone 5 cable behind, do you sell them?
Yes, you can buy an iPhone 5 cable for 10 Euro, but they are only available from selected rental locations.

I want to keep the vehicle for longer, what should I do?
If you want to extend the rental please contact us as soon as possible. At the latest, this should be before the end date and time on your rental agreement. Extra days will be charged at pay at location prices.
What happens if I don not extend the rental?
If you fail to extend your rental and are late returning the vehicle, we will charge you for an extra day's rental plus a late return administration fee for each day or part of a day until the vehicle is returned.
The late return administration fee is 15.00 EUR.

What countries am I allowed to take the vehicle to?

The vehicle can be taken cross border, free of charge, only with a written permission issued by Avis, to the following countries: Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Andorra, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Austria, Spain (with the exception of Cuetta), The United Kingdom, Sweden or Switzerland.
Please note this is cross border only, the vehicle must return to the Netherlands.
The vehicle is equipped in accordance to the Dutch law, when taking the vehicle outside the Netherlands, the renter is must ensure that the vehicle meets the legal requirements of the concerning country.

Can I buy a product to allow me to drive in other countries?
No, regrettably we do not offer any products which enable you to drive in other countries.