avis caraway motorhome rental - france motorhome hire companies

IN THE BEGINNING:
AVIS Car-Away, founded 34 years ago, in 1979, has established itself as a pioneer operator with an initial fleet of seven motorhomes in the Paris region and become the leader in motorhome rentals in France. Our company has been an Avis© franchise for motorhomes since March, 1985.

THE PRESENT DAY:
AVIS Car-Away is dedicated to motorhome rentals only. We know our business well so you are served by specialists. Our customer service staff are highly trained, and have bilingual capabilities, while our depot management team do everything possible to make sure the stay of our clients a pleasant one.

All our motorhomes are models current-year or late models.

We have a large fleet of campervans and motorhomes. The vehicles in our fleet range from a 2 berth MiniVan to the spacious 4/5/6 berth motorhomes and our luxury Class A motorhomes.

AVIS Car-Away is privately owned and independent, but has a close relationship with motorhome manufacturers providing the best product selection and ongoing product knowledge.

AVIS CAR-AWAY IS NOW THE LARGEST NATIONAL MOTORHOME RENTAL COMPANY IN FRANCE

Reviews

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Branch: Marseille Vehicle: TYPE A2 - Low Profile - 3/4 Pax By diderik uchermann	Pick Up Procedure / Service      Overall Rating:
Very frendly service at location, this is the 4th time we rented a motorhome from Marseille. We got an upgraden motorhome (7,15 meter)because we got an old one last time. This one was all new. We...

Avis CarAway Motorhome Rental Insurance

INSURANCE

PUBLIC LIABILITY : (INCLUDED IN DAILY RATE)
Public liability insurance protects AVIS CAR-AWAY for 760,000 € in case of fire or explosion. Public liability is unlimited in case of accident.

BASIC COVERAGE : (INCLUDED IN DAILY RATE)
All the drivers must be approved, be at least 23 years old and have already held a full domestic driver’s license for at least two year. International driving license is not mandatory. No charge for additional driver.

AVIS CAR-AWAY vehicles are insured against damage to vehicle from accident, fire, theft, vandalism and third part claim, subject to a 3,000 € excess clause. In the event of loss or damage to vehicle while on rental, the client’s responsibility is limited to a maximum of 3,000 € per occurrence. With the purchase of Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), the client’s responsibility is reduced from a maximum of 3,000 € to 400 € per occurrence.

This guarantee is effective in the majority of western countries : France, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Portugal, United Kingdom, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Finland & Denmark, Greece, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, Poland, Slovenia, Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. (Sept.-2012). Other countries on request.

Exclusions :
Are not covered by our insurance, even with the purchase of CDW or PAI :
- Damages due to frost
- Damages to the interior of the vehicle
- Radio, tires, wheels, side mirrors and all glass damages (windscreen, windows)
- Theft of Personal belongings, or vandalism
- Electronic devices provided by Avis Car-Away (GPS, TV, antenna)
- Damages to the roof 
- Damages caused by striking objects/trees.

Note that with the purchase of CDW, in case of damage caused by striking overhead objects and from backing up vehicle, the customer's responsibility is NOT reduced from 3000 € to 400 €.

CDW INSURANCE:
16 € per day (minimum charge = 112 € / maximum = 750 €)
With the purchase of Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), the client’s responsibility is reduced from a maximum of 3,000 € to 400 € per occurrence. (see exclusions)

PAI – 24 HOUR BREAKDOWN INSURANCE:
8 € per day (to a maximum of 300 €)
Assistance to passengers and vehicle in case of mechanical breakdown or non responsible accident. Towing costs, lodging (with a limit of 38 € per person per day), other transportation or repatriation to departure location are covered by this insurance. This is valid in countries listed in insurance green card. Radio, air conditioning, refrigerator, propane-gas and 12 volt-appliances malfunctions are not considered to be mechanical breakdowns.

BREAKDOWN:
The customer is strongly recommended to purchase a Breakdown insurance. AVIS CAR-AWAY will be pleased to provide policy details on request, should the customer not have his own cover.

ACCIDENT:
If you are involved in an accident with another vehicle, fill out the accident report : take down circumstances, date, place, name of any witnesses, third part name, insurance company and policy.
Use the original accident report – in French - which is in your user’s manual. Do not use the copy in English.
In addition to any repairing cost or charge, the Renter is liable to pay Avis Car-Away the 40 Euro accident administration fee. (per accident). If the renter is not responsible, that amount will be refunded.

Any responsible accident or accident due to violation of road/traffic regulations, and which prevents the motorhome being used again, constitutes early termination of the rental agreement irrespective of which Insurance chosen.

In such a case, there is no refund for unused days and no exchange motorhome.

SECURITY BOND:
Upon arrival, the client should expect to fill out a rental contract, to leave a 3,000 € security deposit - we only accept credit card (VISA, MASTERCARD or AMEX) -, to show a valid driver’s licence and to inspect the vehicle before leaving. Should for reasons beyond our control a vehicle not be available on the book date, our liability is limited to a refund for hire days lost. Departure time is imperative and is noted down in customer’s contract.