Jack Brooks Regional Airport Car Rental (BPT)

Damage

What products reduce the amount I have to pay if the vehicle is damaged during the rental?

If you have Damage Waiver (CDW) and the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are damaged, the amount you have to pay for the damage will be reduced to no more than the excess stated on your rental agreement meaning you'll pay for the cost of repair or replacement or the excess, whichever is less, for each separate incident of damage, plus a damage processing fee of £33.00 and loss of use of the vehicle, if the damage is beyond our acceptable minor damage guide. If you can show the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you. If you can show the damage was less than we said, we will refund you the difference.

How much is the excess?

The excess will be from £1000.00 to £1500.00 depending on vehicle type rented.  You can reduce the excess even further by buying an excess reduction product. This also reduces the administration fee. 

How do I get Damage Waiver?

In most cases, Damage Waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your rental agreement and in your booking confirmation email. If it is not included, the price depends on the vehicle you're renting and the place you're renting it from. But you can expect it to cost between £6.47 and £7.50 a day.

Is there an excess reduction product available to reduce my excess further?

Yes, Super Damage Waiver (SCDW) is an excess reduction product which reduces your excess to zero. The price depends on the vehicle and location – but you can expect it to cost between £11.21 and £25.00 a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you willl only be charged for a maximum of 10 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.

Will I need to pay if the windscreen is damaged?

Yes. However, Windscreen Protection reduces the amount you have to pay if the windscreen is damaged to zero. Having windscreen protection also means you will not pay an admin fee.

How do I get Windscreen Protection?

If you've bought Windscreen Protection, it will be stated on your rental agreement. The price depends on the vehicle you're renting and the place you're renting it from. But you can expect it to cost between £3.59 and £6.50 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 28 days.

What happens if I damage any optional extras I rent from you?

If any optional extras are damaged, you have to pay for the cost of replacement, or their estimated repair costs in addition to the rental fee.

Are there any times when the excess waiver would not apply?

Yes, the amount you pay will not be reduced if damage was caused by or as a result of:

• Water or fire damage
• Driving the vehicle without due care and attention
• Driving or using the vehicle in breach of your contract
• Losing the keys
• Allowing someone else not named on the rental agreement to drive the vehicle

 What do I have to pay if I don't have Damage Waiver?

If the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are damaged during your rental, unless you can prove the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, you'll have to pay:

• Either the cost of replacement, or the estimated repair costs - whichever is cheaper for each clearly separate incident of damage
• Plus our loss of use
• Plus a damage processing fee

Where can I find information of damage charges I've paid?

If we find damage, we'll charge the amount you have to pay to your card. Unless you've asked us to send you a receipt by post or email, you'll be able to find details of this payment here http://www.avis.co.uk/your-avis/manage-booking/request-rental-invoice

Theft

What products reduce the amount I have to pay if the vehicle is lost or stolen during the rental?

If you have Theft Protection waiver (TP) and the vehicle is stolen, the amount you have to pay will be reduced to no more than the excess stated on your rental agreement meaning you'll pay for the cost of repair or replacement or the excess, whichever is less. If you can show the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you. If you can show the damage was less than we said, we will refund you the difference. If you can show the loss or theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you. 

How much is the excess?
The excess will be stated on the rental agreement and will be from £650.00 to £1500.00 depending on the vehicle type rented. You can reduce the excess even further by buying an excess reduction product.

How do I get Theft Protection waiver?
In most cases, Theft Protection waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your rental agreement and in your booking confirmation email. If it isn't included, the price depends on the vehicle you're renting and the place you're renting it from. But you can expect it to cost between £2.16 and £2.50 a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you'll only be charged for a maximum of 10 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.

Is there an excess reduction product available to reduce my excess further?

Yes, Super Theft Protection waiver (STP) is an excess reduction product which reduces your excess to zero. The price depends on the vehicle and location – but you can expect it to cost between £1.72 and £3.50 a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you'll only be charged for a maximum of 10 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.

What happens if I lose any optional extras I rent from you or if they are stolen?
If any optional extras are lost or stolen, you have to pay for the cost of replacement in addition to the rental fee.

Are there any times when the excess would not apply?
Yes, the amount you pay will not be reduced if the loss or theft was caused by or as a result of:

• Keys being left in the vehicle
• Keys being lost or stolen
• Using the vehicle in breach of contract

What do I have to pay if I don't have Theft Protection?
If the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are lost or stolen during your rental, you'll have to pay:

• The cost of replacement
• Plus our loss of use

If you can show theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you.

Where can I find information of theft charges I've paid?
If a loss or theft has occurred, unless you can prove the theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we'll charge the amount you have to pay to your card. Unless you've asked us to send you a receipt by post or email, you'll be able to find details of this payment here http://www.avis.co.uk/your-avis/manage-booking/request-rental-invoice

Damage to people and their property

What do I have to pay if I injure someone whilst driving?
Third Party Liability (TPL) cover is provided with the vehicle as standard. This means that if you have an accident in our vehicle and you injure someone, including any of your passengers, or you damage anything which belongs to them, you will not have to pay any of their costs. Third Party Liability cover does not cover any death or injury suffered by the driver of our vehicle or any damage to personal items in our vehicle.

Are there any times when third party liability cover would not apply?
If the law requires us to provide you with third party liability cover, the minimum cover required by law will still apply but we, or our insurer, may seek to recover our costs from you if the accident was caused:

• By you breaking the contract (for example allowing someone we had not approved drive the vehicle or whilst under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other unlawful substance)
• By you breaking the law
• As a result of your negligence or recklessness or
• If you fail to report an accident or fail to provide information to our insurance company
  

 What products cover the driver of the vehicle and personal items in the vehicle?
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) covers the driver of the vehicle and personal items in the vehicle in the event of an accident. Personal Accident Insurance provides the following benefits:

• A maximum of £100,000 in the event of death, loss of limbs or eyes or permanent total disability
• A maximum of £25,000 toward emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident
• Medical assistance and rescue costs (conditions apply)
• Baggage up to  £2,100 per vehicle - excluding any items you rented through us (again there are conditions and a limit of £200 per item). An excess of £75 per claim applies.

Who provides Personal Accident Insurance?
Personal Accident Insurance is underwritten by AIG Europe Limited. You will need to agree to their terms and conditions. Our agent, Avis Europe Risk Management Limited retains 20% of the price you pay after insurance premium tax has been deducted, as commission.

How do I get Personal Accident Insurance?
If you've bought Personal Accident Insurance, it will be stated on your rental agreement. The price is £2.63 a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you'll only be charged for a maximum of 10 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.

Can I increase my cover and reduce my excess?
Yes, Super Personal Accident Insurance (SPAI) reduces your excess to £50 per claim and provides the following enhanced benefits:

• A maximum of £200,000 in the event of death, loss of limbs or eyes or permanent total disability
• A maximum of £25,000 towards emergency medical expenses related directly to the accident
• Medical assistance and rescue costs (conditions apply)
• Baggage up to £4,200 per vehicle - excluding any items you rented through us (again, there are conditions, and a limit of £245 per item)
• Expenses for replacing main house keys and locks up to £750
• Emergency travel expenses up to £750
   

Is Super Personal Accident Insurance available when renting any vehicles?
No, unfortunately we are unable to offer Super Accident Insurance when renting Avis Prestige vehicles.

How do I get Super Personal Accident Insurance?
If you've bought Super Personal Accident Insurance, it will be stated on your rental agreement. The price is £5.06 a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you'll only be charged for a maximum of 10 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.

What will you pay if I don't have Personal Accident Insurance?
If the driver of the vehicle is involved in an accident and is injured or dies, we will not pay their costs. If any personal items in the vehicle are damaged, lost or stolen, we will not pay for their repair or replacement.

For information, passengers are considered third parties and would benefit from the third party liability cover provided with the vehicle as standard.

Protection packages

I want to buy more than one protection product, can I get a protection package?
Yes, we offer a variety of protection packages:

• Zero Excess includes Super Damage Waiver, Super Theft Protection, Windscreen Protection.
  The price depends on the vehicle and location but you can expect it to costs between £29.00 and £42.00 a day. If you

What payment cards do you accept?We accept:
• American Express (excluding American Express Traveller’s Cheque cards)
• Diners cards
• Discover cards
• Visa credit cards
• Visa debit cards
• Mastercard credit cards
• Mastercard debit cards
We don’t accept Visa Electron, 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.

We do not accept Digital Payment Cards.

Can I pay by cash?
No, regrettably, we are not able to accept cash.
In Northern Ireland, credit cards must have available credit, and debit/cheque cards must have available funds to cover the estimated amount of rental charges plus up to GBP 1500 for any incidental charges. Upon collection of the vehicle Avis will require you to leave a pre-authorised deposit of up to GBP 1500 on a credit or debit card to cover collision damage excess, theft, fines, penalties and fuel/electricity charges (as applicable). Avis shall be entitled to withhold all or part of the deposit should we incur any expense as a result of your actions either whilst you were in control of the vehicle, or for any other reasonable administrative costs relating to your rental. If Avis zero excess cover is purchased, pre-authorisation will only be in the amount of the rental, fuel/electricity charges (as applicable) plus GBP 250. 

Can I get a refund when I have prepaid?

When you pre-pay in advance, there will be no refund of the prepaid amount if the car rental is less than the prepaid voucher (e.g. for unused days, where you decide to return the car early).

If you return any optional products early and, as a result, your rental no longer meets the requirements for a special offer, you will lose the benefit of that special offer. This may result in a higher overall charge for such products.

What happens if I am late in making payment?
If you are late in paying us, interest will be calculated at 4% per year above the base lending rate of National Westminster Bank PLC from time to time.

Nous acceptons les cartes de débit Visa et MasterCard. Nous n'acceptons pas les cartes prépayées même si le logo Visa ou MasterCard figure dessus.

Dois-je apporter mon permis de conduire avec moi?Oui. Tous les conducteurs doivent apporter toutes les parties de leur permis de conduire avec eux. Ils doivent apporter à la fois leur permis de conduire et un permis de conduire international ou la traduction officielle en anglais, par un notaire, de leur permis de conduire si :

• Un permis de conduire a été délivré en Europe et que vous louez un véhicule dans un pays à l'extérieur de l'Europe;
• un permis de conduire a été délivré par un pays non européen et vous louez un véhicule dans un autre pays. Sauf pour les clients des pays suivants qui peuvent louer avec leur permis de conduire et leur passeport nationaux : Argentine, Australie, Bolivie, Brésil, Canada, Colombie, Israël, Mexique, Nouvelle-Zélande, Afrique du Sud et États-Unis, ou
• un permis de conduire a été délivré dans un alphabet non latin comme l'arabe, le grec, le russe, l'hébreu ou le japonais.

Nous n’acceptons pas les permis de conduire numériques.

Quels autres documents dois-je fournir?
Si vous détenez un permis de conduire du Royaume-Uni et que vous louez une voiture ou une fourgonnette, vous devez apporter un code de permis DVLA lors de la prise en charge de votre véhicule. Les codes peuvent être demandés à l’adresse https ://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence (on vous demandera de soumettre votre numéro de permis de conduire, votre numéro d’assurance nationale et votre code postal), ou en appelant le DVLA au 0300 083 0013 (du lundi au vendredi, de 8 h à 19 h, le samedi de 8 h èa 14 h). Le code (qui sera valide pour une période maximale de 21 jours à partir du moment où il est généré) doit être présenté à la succursale et est toujours valide pour prendre en charge tout véhicule chez nous.

Y a-t-il une durée minimale pour détenir mon permis de conduire?
Oui, tous les conducteurs doivent avoir détenu leur permis de conduire pendant une période minimale d’un (1) an. Si un permis n'indique pas que le conducteur est titulaire de son permis pour la période minimale, il doit fournir des preuves, par exemple :

• Permis de conduire précédents
• Une lettre de l'autorité de permis de conduire qui indique que le conducteur est titulaire de son permis pour la période minimale.

J'ai des condamnations antérieures inscrites sur mon permis de conduire, puis-je conduire?

Si un conducteur a des condamnations de conduite antérieures pour les raisons suivantes :

• la conduite négligente, imprudente ou dangereuse;
• la conduite ou la tentative de conduite sous l'influence de l'alcool ou des drogues;
• l'utilisation d'un véhicule non assuré en responsabilité à l'égard des tiers;
• le vol ou l'utilisation non autorisée d'un véhicule;
• infractions relatives aux permis
• infractions relatives aux permis aux accidents
• ne pas fournir de renseignements sur les infractions
• infractions liées aux courses
• la disqualification;

si le conducteur a deux ou plus condamnations antérieures pour des infractions ne figurant pas dans la liste ci-dessus, malheureusement il ne peut pas conduire nos véhicules.

L'assurance responsabilité civile est conforme aux lois sur les assurances du pays.  Le client peut demander des informations supplémentaires sur les avantages, les conditions et l'acceptation au moment de la location.

Remarque : Certains émetteurs de cartes de crédit offrent une couverture, sous réserve de certaines restrictions, à titre d’avantage pour avoir loué leur véhicule.  On conseille au client de communiquer avec l’émetteur de la carte avant la location.  Toute renonciation doit être mentionnée directement à l’arrivée, en même temps que la location.

Frais de restitution tardive : 10,00 GBP

 Quel âge dois-je avoir pour louer un véhicule?
Pour conduire nos véhicules, vous et tous les conducteurs devez avoir au moins 23 ans et détenir un permis de conduire complet et valide pendant au moins un an au début de la location et deux ans pour les fourgonnettes. En Irlande du Nord, vous devez détenir un permis de conduire valide et complet pendant au moins 3 ans. Une limite d'âge supérieure peut s'appliquer pour certains véhicules En Irlande du Nord, le transporteur de passagers et les voitures de qualité supérieure/cadre d’entreprise ont un âge minimum de 30 ans.
Comment puis-je savoir s'il y a une limite d'âge qui s'applique à ma location?
Lors de la réservation, vous serez informé s'il y a des restrictions d'âge minimum pour le véhicule demandé. Si vous n’êtes pas sûr, vérifiez le courriel de confirmation de la réservation ou communiquez avec l’équipe de réservation.

J’ai moins de 25 ans, dois-je payer un supplément Jeune conducteur?

Si vous ou l'un des conducteurs avez moins de 25 ans lors de la prise en charge du véhicule, vous devez chacun payer un supplément Jeune conducteur. Le coût pour cela sera de 40,00 EUR par jour.

Si vous louez le véhicule pour plus de 10 jours, vous ne serez facturé que pour un maximum de 10 jours et vous obtiendrez la couverture pour la durée de votre location, jusqu'à un maximum de 28 jours.

Y a-t-il des restrictions d'âge maximum?

Dans certaines de nos succursales, leur police d’assurance indique une limite d’âge. Si vous avez plus de 75 ans, vous devrez communiquer avec nous pour faire votre réservation. La limite d’âge à Jersey est de 80 ans. Dans les îles Shetlands et l’Isle of Man, l’âge maximum est de 78 ans.

J'ai plus de 75 ans, dois-je fournir des renseignements supplémentaires ou payer un supplément Conducteur âgé?

Si vous ou l'un des conducteurs avez plus de 75 ans le jour que vous restituez le véhicule, vous devez nous en informer avant de récupérer le véhicule. À certaines succursales, nous devons obtenir l'approbation de notre assureur.

En Irlande du Nord, pour les clients de 75 ans ou plus, nous vous demanderons de :

• Confirmer que vous conduisez régulièrement;
• Fournir une lettre de votre compagnie d'assurance pour confirmer que vous avez une police d'assurance à jour, et que vous n'avez pas eu d'accident au cours des 5 dernières années.
• Nous fournir une attestation de votre médecin confirmant que vous êtes en bonne santé et apte à conduire; et
• Une évaluation de conduite effectuée en vertu de votre contrat de location d’Avis par un membre de notre personnel assis avec vous dans le véhicule.

Véhicules électriques

Avec quelle charge de batterie dois-je retourner un véhicule électrique?
Vous devez restituer le véhicule avec une charge de batterie d’au moins 70 %, ou avec le même % de charge de batterie qu’au moment de la prise en charge.

Qu’est-ce qui me sera facturé si je ne retourne pas un véhicule électrique avec la charge de batterie requise de 70 % ou la même charge de batterie que celle qu’il avait au moment de la prise en charge?

Nous chargeons une quantité fixe en fonction de l’autonomie de la batterie indiquée sur la jauge de batterie installée en usine. Il s’agit du tarif de paiement au retour. Les montants facturés sont indiqués ci-dessous :

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 £20.00 and £70.00. If you want to pick up the vehicle in the UK Mainland and drop it off in another country, you can expect it to be between £700 and £4,000.

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?
Yes, specially adapted vehicles are available at some of our rental locations.  Please call the Reservations team for more information.

I have a disability, do you offer hand controls?
Yes, we offer hand controls which are suitable if you have good use of your upper body, including hands and fingers.  Hand controls include a hand-operated brake, accelerator controls, a steering ball and panoramic mirrors are also available.  If you need them, they're completely free of charge.

To use hand controls, you will need to book an automatic vehicle. Please give us at least 48 hours' notice if you hand controls or panoramic mirrors fitted to the vehicle. If you need them at shorter notice, please call the Reservations team.

Popular optional extras to rent

I have small children, do you offer child seats?
Yes, we offer baby, infant, child and full backed booster 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 United Kingdom all children must normally use a child car seat until they're 12 years old or 135cm tall. 

How much are your child seats?
The fee for renting a seat is £11.99 a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 7 days, you'll only be charged for a maximum of 7 days and get to use the seat for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.
 
If the seat is damaged, lost or stolen, you will have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost between £60.00 and £90.00 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)?Travel Companion Tablet - This provides a GPS service as well as other useful features you may need when travelling. The fee for hiring Travel Companion Tablet is between £9.99 and £14.99 per day depending on features activated. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you'll only be charged for a maximum of 10 days and get to use the device for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days. If the Travel Companion Tablet is damaged, lost or stolen, you'll have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost from £300.00 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.

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 of the United Kingdom 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?

Travel Companion Tablet - This provides unlimited data per day, as well as other useful features you may need when travelling. The fee for hiring Travel Companion Tablet is between £9.99 and £14.99 a day depending on features activated. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you'll only be charged for a maximum of 10 days and get to use the device for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.

If the Travel Companion Tablet is damaged, lost or stolen, you’ll have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost from £300.00 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 any Travel Companion Tablet accessories are damaged, lost or stolen, you'll have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost from £2.00 to £10.00 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. 

Please note: In many countries, including the United Kingdom, 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're driving in.

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?
No, unfortunately we do not offer all weather tyres at this time.

I'm going skiing, do you offer snow chains?
No, unfortunately we do not offer snow chains at this time.

I'm have brought my own skis with me, do you rent ski racks?
No, unfortunately we do not offer ski racks at this time.

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?Yes, the fee for enting a sack trolley is £8.99 a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you'll only be charged for a maximum of 10 days and get to use the sack trolley for the duration of your rental, up to 28 days.

Optional extras available to buy

 I've left my USB charger behind, do you sell them?
No, unfortunately we do not sell USB charges at this time.

I've left my mobile charger behind, do you sell them?
No, unfortunately we do not sell mobile charges at this time.

I want to charge my device in the car, do you sell car chargers?
No, unfortunately we do not sell car charges at this time.

I've left my iPhone 5 cable behind, do you sell them?
No, unfortunately we do not sell iPhone 5 cables at this time.

What countries am I allowed to take the vehicle to?

You are only allowed to use the vehicle in the following countries:

• England
• Scotland
• Wales
• Northern Ireland

If you wish to drive the car from Northern Ireland into the Republic of Ireland, your rental will be subject to a cross border coverage fee of 26.86 UKL. This fee covers cross border vehicle retrieval in case of breakdown. Avis cars may not be taken outside Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Can I buy a product to allow me to drive in other countries?

No. With effect from 14th July 2022 we have stopped selling continental cover, meaning that it's no longer possible to take our vehicles outside of the UK except to the Republic of Ireland. Information about the cost for this can be found on our website under continental cover.