GENERAL CONDITIONS IN GUATEMALA

When renting an AVIS car the client will be asked to accept or decline any of the optional coverage's or insurances. If the customer initials to accept the coverage's and/or the insurances the client will NOT be reimbursed.

 

CONDITIONS

Local Currency: GTQ.

 

TAX: 12%. (All extra charges shall be subject to 12% tax)

 

Reservations: Reservation must be placed with AVIS at least 48 hours prior from departure from the country.

 

Minimum Rental: 1 day.

 

Minimum / Maximum Age: 25 years.

 

Driver's License: The valid Driver`s License from the country of origin is mandatory. The driver must present an International Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express o Diners Club).

 

Credit Card: An International credit card accepted by AVIS will be required at the time you collect your vehicle; said credit card will be blocked to be used as a guarantee and to cover any extra charge not included in the Voucher, such as, gas, insurance deductible, etc.

Debit Cards: IMPORTANT; Are not accepted as deposit. Since credit cards issued in Latinamerica do not allow credits the deposits cannot be reimbursed.

Ways of payment: International Credit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Diners Club), AVIS Charge Cards and prepaid AVIS vouchers. Debit Cards, checks and cash are not accepted.

Prepayment: The amount of the rental must be paid at the moment of pick up. A valid prepaid voucher should be presented at the counter at the moment of pick up. Appart from the prepaid voucher, a credit card should be presented (to cover  charges not included in the prepaid voucher). All additional charges not included in the voucher will be charged to the credit card once the vehicle is returned.

Deposit: A deposit made with an International Credit Card must be made in order to pick up the car. For Grups A, B, C, D, E, F a deposit of  US$ 850.- is required and   US$ 1,000.- for Grups P, O, I, N. Neither chash nor traveller checks will be accepted as deposit or final payment.

 

ADDITIONAL CHARGES

LDW: US$ 50.- per day with no deductible. The customer will be released of the responsability for damage or colission. Theft or partial theft should be covered up to 20% by the customer. LDW does not cover damage to windscrens or tires. An official report issued by the police must be show in order to apply this coverage.

CDW: US$ 10.- per day with deductible.  The customer will be released from partial responsability in case of damage or theft. Theft of the vehicle or thef of parts of the vehicle will be covered up to 20% by the customer. Damage to windscreen or tires are not covered. An official report issued by the police must be show in order to apply this coverage.
 

Deductibles:

Groups A and B: US$ 500.-

Groups C and D: US$ 1.000.-

Groups J, K, M, N and P: US$ 1.500.-

 

ALI (Civil Liability): US$ 5.- per day, with no deductible, mandatory in Guatemala. Covers up to US$ 10.000.- in injury charges to pesons and damage to private property. An official report issued by the police must be show in order for this coverage to apply.

 

PAI (Medical Expenses): US$ 2.- per day, provides coverage for medical charges incurred by the driver and all the persons inside the Avis car in case of accidental death.

 

Additional driver(s): US$ 5.- per driver, per rental. All additional drivers must meet AVIS qualification standards.
 

Baby seat: : US$ 5.- per day.

 

Refueling service: All vehicles are provided with full tank. Additional charge for fuel will be charged if the vehicle is returned with less fuel than full tank.

 

One Way policy: Subject to previous request and availability.
 

( ! ) For further information, refer to an AVIS location.