Avis Car-Away Motorhomes in France
Motorhome Rentals
Avis Car-Away, founded in 1979, has established itself in the Paris region and become the leader in motorhome rentals in France. The company has been an Avis© franchise for motorhomes since March, 1985.
Vehicle Types
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Motorhome Locations in France:
Ajaccio (Corsica), Angers, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Paris West (Rueil Malmaison)- main depot, Toulouse, Tours.
Inclusions:
- Vehicle Insurance
- Public Liability
- Vehicle Kit
- Cooking Utensils
- FREE Additional Driver (max 2 drivers)
- Tourist Information
- Outdoor Cleaning after return
- Unlimited Kilometres
- Value Added Tax (VAT - 19.6%)
Public Liability: Public liability insurance protects Avis Car-Away for EUR760,000 in case of fire or explosion. Public liability is unlimited in case of accident.
Vehicle Kit: 2 bottles of propane gas (one full, the other one half full), 1 bottle of toilet chemicals, 1 fire extinguisher, 1 water hose, 1 jerrycan (20 litres), 1 electric cord + European adapter, 1 broom + dustpan, 5 clothes hangers, 1 kit of spare fuses and bulbs, 1 bilingual “User’s Manual”, 1 guide of selected campgrounds in France.
Tourist Information: Road Maps, List of campgrounds, maps of ‘ Aires de services’ (Service Areas) plus Regional Suggested Itineraries.
Cooking Utensils and Dishes: 6 plates, 1 can opener, 6 dessert plates, 1 corkscrew, 6 glasses, 1 bottle opener, 6 bowls, mugs 1 frying pan, 6 knives, 2 sauce pans, 6 forks, 1 salad bowl, 6 spoons, 1 platter, 6 tea spoons, 1 strainer, 1 potato peeler, matches, 1 kitchen knife.
Exclusions:
Handling/Service Fee:: Mandatory Charge EUR110, prepaid in Australian Dollars. This includes the first bottle of propane gas and first bottle of toilet chemicals.
One Way Fees: One way rentals within France are permitted except to/from Ajaccio (Corsica); the one way fee is between EUR120-580 + Tax and is prepaid in Australian Dollars. International one way fees are on a request basis from the Paris West depot only, minimum 14 days apply; fees apply.
Bedding Kit: EUR35 /person, paid locally. Must be pre-booked. Includes: 2 Sheets, 1 Pillow, 1 Pillowcase and 1 Blanket. Towels are not included.
Transfers: Available upon application for an additional prepaid fee. Transfers are available from CDG or ORY Airports, Eurostar Paris, Gard du Nord or any hotel in Paris for up to 6 passengers or 7 passengers with up to 6 bikes. Contact Us for further details.
Conditions:
Calculation of Rates: Rates are calculated and charged per seasonal calendar day.
Minimum Age: 23 years
Maximum Age: No limit.
Licence Requirement: All drivers must have held a full, valid licence for a minimum of 2 years. The drivers licence must be current and be valid for the whole duration of the rental.
Minimum Rental: 7 days. Subject to change in peak periods i.e. Christmas. If the motorhome is needed for a shorter period of time the minimum 7 day charge will still apply.
Collection Time: Pick up time is between 9am–11am or between 2pm–5pm (closed for lunch). Saturday afternoons - on request.
Return Time: Return time is between 9am-12pm or between 2pm-5pm. Generally no returns on Saturdays, on request basis only. No drop offs on French Public Holidays.
Branch Hours: All locations are different, please ask DriveAway for details. All depots are closed on Sundays for pick ups & drop offs, as well as the following dates: 09 Apr, 01 May, 08 May, 28 May, 15 Aug, 01 Nov, 24 Dec, 25 Dec, 31 Dec.
Optional Extras:
GPS, Portable: EUR10 /day, max EUR120 /rental. Available in Paris only. Maps applicable to Europe. An additional security deposit of EUR200 is required at time of collection.
Bike Rack: EUR4 /day, max EUR80 /rental. Can hold up to 3 adult bikes.
Picnic Table: EUR4 /day, max EUR80 /rental.
Baby Seat/Booster Seat: EUR4 /day, max EUR80 /rental.
Insurance/Excess Reduction:
Insurance Excess: EUR3,000 in the event of accidental damage and/or theft of the vehicle.
CDW Insurance: This item is optional. EUR16 /day. Minimum charge EUR112, maximum charge EUR750. With the purchase of Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), the client’s responsibility is reduced from a maximum of EUR3,000 to EUR400 per occurrence. Exclusions apply, contact DriveAway for details.
PAI - 24 hour Breakdown Insurance: This item is optional. EUR8 /day, max EUR300 /rental. This includes assistance to passengers and vehicle in case of mechanical breakdown or non-responsible accident. Exclusions apply, contact DriveAway for details.
Additional Information:
Vehicle Age: Guaranteed newer vehicle; not older that two model years.
Security Deposit: Cash - Not available. Security deposit of EUR3,000, credit card imprint only.
Animals in Vehicle: No animals are permitted inside the motorhomes.
Smoking in Vehicles: Smoking is not permitted in any of the vehicles.
Fuel: Client is advised to return the vehicle with a full tank of fuel, the same as collection.
Storage: Free storage for luggage or other valuables, eg. plane tickets etc. Not available for One-Way rentals.
Cleaning Fee: Indoor cleaning charges will apply if the vehicle is not returned clean.
VAT: VAT is applied to those items paid at time of collection.
Frequently Asked Questions: Click here to find out more.
Amendment & Cancellation Policy: Click here for the Avis Car-Away amendment and cancellation conditions.
Travel Restrictions:
- Travel to North Africa and to some East Europe countries is not permitted.
- Please advise DriveAway which countries you are travelling to as travel to Eastern Europe is limited to Poland, Hungary, Czech Rep., Slovakia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Croatia and Slovenia. Travel to other Eastern Europe countries is not allowed and not covered by Avis Car-Away insurance.
Conditions: Valid for collections: 01 January 2012-31 December 2012. Amounts that are shown in Australian Dollars are prepaid and subject to change without notice. Details are correct at the time of print and subject to change without notice. Last updated: 19 March 2012.
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