avis Maine car rental guide

AVIS is a full-service luxury car rental company with over 5,000 locations in over 165 countries. AVIS offers car rental services across the United States and North America, with pick-up and drop-off points at major airports and key tourist locations. AVIS is highly rated for its friendly and efficient staff. Before you travel, you can search that can lower the overall cost.

Save up to 25% OFF base rates at AVIS. Click here or call 800-331-1212 and use AWD# D134100 to receive discount.

AVIS KEY FACTS

Avis is a full-service luxury car rental company with over 5,000 locations in over 165 countries. Avis offers car rental services across the United States and North America, with pick-up and drop-off points at major airports and key tourist locations. Avis is highly rated for its friendly and efficient staff. Before you travel, you can search that can lower the overall cost.

AVIS RESERVATIONS

Click here to book online or call 800-331-1212 to speak to an Avis representative. Be sure to provide AWD code: 131400 when making reservation to ensure best price.

AVIS US DISCOUNT OFFERS

Use AWD code: 134100 to save on your reservation. Incremental discount offers such as complimentary upgrades and monthly rental savings are frequently available.

AVIS PREFERRED

Earn Avis Preferred Points for every qualifying dollar you spend. Enjoy expedited service by going straight to your car and driving off at Avis Preferred locations around the world.

Use points for upgrades, rentals and accessories.

AVIS APP

Making reservations, skipping lines at reservation counter, choosing your car and so much more can all be done with the Avis APP. Download today.

AVIS RENTAL CAR TYPES

One-Way Airport Car Rental: Save big with a one-way car rental to or from the airport! With rates starting at only $9.99 you can enjoy exploring town from the freedom of your own rental car. Keep the car for up to 12 hours, get a free tank of gas and 150 free miles.

Luxury Car Rental: Experience a luxury car rental with Avis Check out Signature Series options.

Premium SUV Rental: Rent a premium 7-8 seat SUV at many US locations.

Economy Car Rental: There are a host of reasons to choose an economy class vehicle from Avis. A few include: Easy to park, great gas mileage, perfect for two travelers.

AVIS FLEX LONG TERM RENTALS

Flexible rentals for a month or longer. Avis Flex is designed to give you all the benefits of a premium Avis car for an extended period of time - with great rates and no long-term commitment.

AVIS PARTNERS

Airline Points Partner: Airline Partners Earn miles or points for your rentals.

Hotel Points Partners: Hotel Partners Earn miles or points and enjoy special discounts through our Travel Partner Program.

Avis Military & Veterans: US Military & Veterans enjoy special discounts.

AVIS PROTECTIONS & COVERAGES

Extended Roadside Assistance:

Loss Damage Waiver (LDW)

Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)

Additional Liability Insurance (ALI)

Emergency Sickness Plan (ESP)

AVIS CAR RENTAL TIPS

• USE AWD code: D13400 for best discount pricing.
• Book Early. Car rental pricing typically follows a supply and demand algorithm. Be quick to book your reservation as rates usually go up closer to pick-up date.
Holiday Weekends. These time periods are high demand and have highest rates and frequently sell-out. To secure a vehicle and a good rate it is critical you plan ahead.
Avoid Airport Pick-up Fees - sometimes there are additional fees for airport pick-ups. Compare rates at different locations.
Chose a smaller car class to save money
• Electronic Tolls - be aware there is frequently an additional charge for using EZ Pass et al for tolls.
• Optional Extras - Child Seat, Auto Gas Replacement, GPS, Toll Transponder, Additional Driver and other add-ons will all cost you extra. Avoid unless you really need. You may not need GPS or other add-ons as they will cost you more. You can use your Smartphone for directions/GPS.
• Pre-pay options can deliver extra savings. But, be aware of the cancellation fees. Also, often times you can benefit from flexibility as you may find a better deal last minute. Better to use this option within 12-48 hours of your rental.
• Request an upgrade. When picking up car it doesn't hurt to ask agent if they can offer a complimentary upgrade. Depending on the number of cars they have on lot, they can sometimes oblige.
• Check for Military & Veterans Discounts. Other special groups like Teachers, Students, Employees can utilize special discount codes. See above discounts links for details.
• Are you better off with a taxi or public transportation? Many hotels charge you for overnight valet parking and these fees can be quite high. Similarly, when driving to a restaurant, store etc. you may incur a parking charge. Factor these costs when planning your trip. You may find that renting a car is a more expensive option.

AVIS CUSTOMER SERVICE

Call Avis US Customer Service at 800-352-7900. Be sure to mention AWD code: 131400 when making new reservation or have applied to existing reservation.

AVIS HOURS OF OPERATION

Avis Reservations are available 24 hours a day at 800-331-1212 or via online booking. Individual locations have varying hours of operations and details can be viewed on Avis website.

AVIS EXTRAS

Products & Services: GPS Navigation, Child Seat. Sirius Satellite

Car Rental Services: One-way rental, Pre-Pay, Fuel Plans, E-Toll

Roadside Assistance: Plan ahead for peace of mind with extended road side...

AVIS LOST & FOUND

Lose something on your rental? Avis is here to help. Call Customer Service at 800-352-7900.

AVIS BEST PRICE PLEDGE

Book your car rental on Avis.com. If you find a lower qualifying Avis rate published on another site, submit this form and we will match the base rate and give you an additional 10% off your rental.

Car rental tips & key facts

• For best rates utilize discount codes and stackable coupons. For AVIS, BUDGET & HERTZ you can often stack an additional promo code onto their AWD, BCD & CDP #'s respectively. Be sure to search for these codes via the discount links above. Look for incremental discount codes.
• Book Early. Book Early. Book Early. Car rental pricing typically follows a supply and demand algorithm. Be quick to book your reservation as rates usually go up closer to pick-up date.
• Holiday Weekends. These time periods are high demand and have highest rates and frequently sell-out. To secure a vehicle and a good rate it is critical you plan ahead.
Book online. Some discounts available exclusively online.
• Compare prices. If you have time check rates at competing car rental providers as prices can vary - even for the same itinerary and car type. Also, keep checking back as rates can fluctuate and you can modify your reservation if a lower rate becomes available.
• Avoid Airport Pick-up Fees - sometimes there are additional fees for airport pick-ups. Compare rates at different locations.
• Weekday pricing: The price of a rental car often goes up over the weekend. If any of the rental days are weekdays, be sure to ask about special weekday rates. Check company websites for the best rates.
• Chose a smaller car class to save money. The daily rates are often lower and they typically are more fuel efficient.
• Avoid returning the car with gas tank below FULL. Rates to replenish are higher than you'll find at the pump.
• Check to make sure your car has a full tank of gas. If not, call immediately and alert customer service. Take a picture of gas level on dashboard as proof.
• Electronic Tolls - be aware there is frequently an additional charge for using EZ Pass et al for tolls. You are often times better served declining this option.
• Avoid Optional Extras - Child Seat, Auto Gas Replacement, GPS, Toll Transponder, Additional Driver and other add-ons will all cost you extra. Avoid unless you really need (note: of course you should utilize a child seat if young children are in the car.). You may not need GPS or other add-ons as they will cost you more. You can use your Smartphone for directions/GPS.
• Drivers under 25 may pay a higher rate and accrue a surcharge. Be aware.
• Pre-pay options can deliver extra savings. But, be aware of the cancellation fees. Also, often times you can benefit from flexibility as you may find a better deal last minute. Better to use this option within 12-48 hours of your rental.
• When picking-up vehicle, inspect closely for damage - particularly scratches and dings - before you leave the lot. Alert a representative if you find any not already noted. Take a picture with your phone as back-up proof.
• Don't Return Car Late. Most companies operate on a 24-hour cycle and some have a 15 minute to ½ hour grace period. But if you miss the drop off deadline you will be charged for an additional full day and possibly at a higher rate.
• Credit Cards. Most companies require a credit card for rental. Some providers allow debit card, but check ahead of time to confirm.
• Request an upgrade. When picking up car it doesn't hurt to ask agent if they can offer a complimentary upgrade. Sometimes they oblige depending on availability.
• Avoid renting in major cities. Rates in big cities like New York can be extremely high. If you have flexibility, pick up car outside city limits.
• Consider if you are better off with a taxi or public transportation? Many hotels charge you for overnight valet parking and these fees can be quite high. Similarly, when driving to a restaurant, store etc. you may incur a parking charge. Factor these costs when planning your trip. You may find that renting a car is a more expensive option.
• Take advantage of long-term rental pricing. Rentals of a week or longer and a month or longer (Mini-lease) can trigger a lower rate structure. When booking, check average daily rate for different lengths and take advantage of special pricing.
• Check for Military & Veterans Discounts. Other special groups like Teachers, Students, Employees can utilize special discount codes. See above discounts links for details.
• Gas Stations close to Airports and car rental drops may have inflated prices. Seek out gas station as far from airport (or major city) as is possible.
• Join Rewards Programs. Loyalty programs are Free are set-up to reward frequent travel. Take advantage of these programs and you may accrue free rental days and receive promotional offers for special deals.