GENERAL CONDITIONS IN PANAMA

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

TAX: 7%.   
Is included.

 

Reservations: Reservation must be placed with AVIS at least 1 hour prior from departure from the country.

 

Minimum Rental: 1 day.

Car Availability:
All car groups are ACFM at all locations.
 

Delivery and Collection: Available only in Panama City, free of charge.  Customer must call in advance.  Pick-up service at hotels also available.
 

Minimum/Maximum Age:
Minimum age: 21 with American Express charge cards (No Diners Club)
Minimum age: 23 with
AVIS, MasterCard, Visa, or travel voucher supported by a charge card.
Minimum age: 25 with travel voucher supported by a cash deposit.

Maximum age: None.

 

Driver's License: Valid driver's license from country of residence, a valid Panama driver’s license, or an international driver’s permit is required.

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

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.

Charge Cards: American Express, AVIS, MasterCard, Visa, AVIS or AVIS-honored travel vouchers and MCO’s.


Charge card hold: Minimum Charge for Card Hold: US$ 750.- for all the Groups plus the total amount of the rent.

 

Prepayment: Only car groups A, B, C, D can be rented with a cash deposit. All types of credit identification require a deposit at beginning of rental:

1 or 2 day rental: US$ 250.-

Each additional day: US$ 50.-

 

ADDITIONAL CHARGES

Airport Fee: 12%.
Airport locations

PT2, DAV
: 6%
PTY
: 12%

 

Additional Driver: US$ 5.- per day per additional driver with the exception of spouse. Each additional driver (including spouse) must be registered by the renter at the rental counter prior to driving the vehicle. All additional drivers must meet AVIS driving requirements and be present when registered. If an additional driver is registered during the rental, the AVIS vehicle must also be brought to the location for inspection. No additional drivers are allowed on cash deposit rentals.

 

Gas / Diesel: Not included in rates. Approximate cost per U.S. gallon: US$ 8.50.

Child Safety Seats: US$ 5.- per day (Advice age and weight of child)
 

   GPS : Please see below.
 

GPS - Global Positioning System (Garmin Units)

Status

On REQUEST at all locations.

Fee

US$ 10.95. per day..

*Charge Card Hold

US$ 350.

                                          * Fee applies for any damages or loss of unit.
 

One Way Rentals:

Within Country: Cars can be driven between David and Panama City for a one-way fee:

David - Ciudad de Panamá or viceversa U$S 180.- Distance between these two cities is 486 KM (302 millas).
Changuinola – Ciudad de Panamá or viceversa
U$S 255.-
Distance between these two cities is 635 KM.
David – Changuinola or viceversa
U$S 95.-
Distance between these two cities is
186 KM.

Outside Country: Not applicable. Cars are not allowed outside of Panama.

 

No-Show/Cancellation Policy:

Groups G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O & P: To be guaranteed, reservations for these groups must include the customer’s charge card number, expiration date and billing address. A no-show fee of US$ 75.- will apply if the reservation is cancelled with less than 48 hours notice or if the customer does not rent the vehicle within 12 hours of the reserved time.
All Other Car Groups
: Reservations for other car groups will be honored up to 8 hours after the reserved time or until closing, whichever comes first. A No-Show Fee does not apply.

Insurance: Please see below.

 

Groups

LDW/DAY

PAI/DAY

 ALI/DAY

 PEP/DAY

 T&W/DAY

Customer

Liability no

LDW

A

US$ 23.-

US$ 3.50.-

US$ 12.95.-

US$ 2.98

US$ 3.-

Full Value

B

US$ 23.-

US$ 3.50.-

US$ 12.95.-

US$ 2.98

US$ 3.-

Full Value

C

US$ 23.-

US$ 3.50.-

US$ 12.95.-

US$ 2.98

US$ 3.-

Full Value

D

US$ 23.-

US$ 3.50.-

US$ 12.95.-

US$ 2.98

US$ 3.-

Full Value

E

US$ 23.-

US$ 3.50.-

US$ 12.95.-

US$ 2.98

US$ 3.-

Full Value

F

US$ 23.-

US$ 3.50.-

US$ 12.95.-

US$ 2.98

US$ 3.-

Full Value

G

US$ 23.-

US$ 3.50.-

US$ 12.95.-

US$ 2.98

US$ 3.-

Full Value

H

US$ 23.-

US$ 3.50.-

US$ 12.95.-

US$ 2.98

US$ 3.-

Full Value

I

US$ 29.-

US$ 3.50.-

US$ 12.95.-

US$ 2.98

US$ 3.-

Full Value

J

US$ 29.-

US$ 4.50.-

US$ 12.95.-

US$ 2.98

US$ 3.-

Full Value

K

US$ 29.-

US$ 4.50.-

US$ 12.95.-

US$ 2.98

US$ 3.-

Full Value

L

US$ 27.-

US$ 3.50.-

US$ 12.95.-

US$ 2.98

US$ 3.-

Full Value

M US$ 29.-

US$ 4.50.-

US$ 12.95.-

US$ 2.98

US$ 3.-

Full Value

N

US$ 29.-

US$ 7.-

US$ 12.95.-

US$ 2.98

US$ 3.-

Full Value

O

US$ 29.-

US$ 3.50.-

US$ 12.95.-

US$ 2.98

US$ 3.-

Full Value


Motor Liability Insurance:
Public liability and property damage coverage is not included in rates. Customers are required to purchase third party liability coverage which is available with the damage waivers or ALI as outlined below.

Damage Waiver Plus Third Party Liability Coverage:
Purchase of LDW is Optional. 
The cost of insurance is not included in the approximate total.

Avis offers Damage Waiver:
LDW (Loss Damage Waiver)
relieves the customer of all financial responsibility.
TP (Theft Protection Waiver) is included in LDW.
 

LDW (Loss Damage Waiver): Relieves the customer of all financial responsibility. Damage waivers offer coverage to the AVIS vehicle in case of damage due to collision or theft provided that the customer complies with the rental agreement terms and conditions. Damages due to vandalism, fire, partial theft and other occurrences clearly stated under the terms and conditions of the rental agreement are not covered and the customer is fully liable for the AVIS vehicle in such events. Damage waivers also include Third Party Liability coverage (see ALI for description). The renter will be responsible for the full cost of the damage if the car is driven in violation of the rental agreement, is abused or driven recklessly or while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

 

ALI (Third Party Liability):
Purchase of Third Party Liability coverage is available.  ALI is not available on car groups N and O.
Coverage limits of Third Party Liability are:

Property damage: US$ 10,000.-
Public liability: US$ 10,000.- per person, US$ 25,000.- per occurrence.
 

PAI (Personal Accident Insurance):
PAI provides accidental death & medical expense benefits to the renter and all passengers in the Avis car.
Benefits:
Medical expenses per occupant (up to the maximum capacity established by the manufacturer): US$ 2,000.-

Death of driver: US$ 25,000.-
Death of each passenger (up to the maximum capacity established by the manufacturer): US$ 10,000.-

PEP (Personal Effect Protection):
Covers personal effects in the rental car up to a limit of US$ 1,000.- with a US$ 50.- deductible.

T&W (Tires and Windshield): (Counter Sell Only)
Covers the tires and front windshield of the rental vehicle. US$ 3.- per day. No deductible.

RSN (Road Safety Net) Counter sell only:
 
Road Assistance and key services (lost or locked in car), Towing Cost, Tire Change, Jump Starts and Gas Service in case you run out
 of gas will all be provided at no cost.  The attendance period of time is subject to the date, hour and location of the customer.

U$S 1.99.- per day.
U$S 13.93.- per week.
No deductible.

 

Coverage:

Public Liability Insurance up to US$ 25,000.-
Property Damage up to US$ 10,000.-

 

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