Car and Truck Hire Cochin Intl Airport

The Car and Driver carry the insurances. The Customer is not liable for insurance

Avis India accepts Avis Charge Cards, American Express, Diners Club / Amoco Torch, MasterCard / Access / Eurocard, Visa. 

As this is a driven service the only ID requirement is your passport

Public liability insurance is in accordance with the insurance laws of the country.  Customer may inquire at the time of rental for additional information of the benefits, conditions and acceptance.

Note: Some credit cards provide insurance coverage, with certain limitations, as a benefit of using the card to rent vehicles.  The customer is advised to contact the card issuer before the rental.  Any waiver must be discussed directly with the location upon arrival.

Terms of rental for an additional driver are the same as the main driver.

Additional driver fee: 400 INR per rental.

The Waivers and Insurance options does not cover acts of sabotage, terrorism, flood, storm, hurricane, volcanic eruption, earth quake or other convulsions of nature, invasion act of foreign enemies, hostilities or warlike operations whether war be declared or not civil war, strike, riot, civil commotion mutiny, rebellion, revolution insurrection military or usurped power, confiscation or nationalization, reckless and drunken driving (under the influence of alcohol and / or any other substance).

In case of an accident, UAE Law states not to move the car until a police/accident report has been obtained. Failure to do so may result in the Renter being responsible for the damages. A Police report is a MUST in order for the Insurances (CDW / SCDW / Motor Liability Insurance / PAI) to be covered. Off Road driving is not covered with Insurance, Renter is fully liable for any damage and additional costs.
CDW (Collision Damage Waiver)
This is a mandatory insurance. The renter will be responsible for an excess between AED 1500 and 5000. If declined, for any reason, the renter will be responsible for full damage amount. Terms & Conditions apply. Charges depend on the type of vehicle rented. In case of any accidents and additional damages, a police report must be obtained by contacting the local authorities.
Limitation of liability shall apply to damage to the rental vehicle, its parts and accessories caused in a road accident. CDW limits renter's financial responsibility to Excess Amount stated on the Rental Agreement. In any case, CDW DOES NOT COVER damage if the vehicle was driven by unauthorized driver or by authorized driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs, damage to the interior of the vehicle, tire and wheel damage, windscreen, wheel cover and rims, damage to the underside of the vehicle, broken or lost key, lost or damage car documents, contamination of fuel, either in the event of deliberate intention or negligence.

SCDW (Super Collision Damage Waiver)
This is an optional insurance, sold in addition to the Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) insurance. By accepting this, the renter is reducing the liability for damages to the vehicle to ZERO.
Terms & Conditions apply. Charges depend on the type of vehicle rented. Police report must be obtained by contacting the local authorities. In any case, SCDW DOES NOT COVER damage if the vehicle was driven by unauthorized driver or by authorized driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs, damage to the interior of the vehicle, windscreen, tire and wheel damage, wheel cover and rims, damage to the underside of the vehicle, broken or lost key, lost or damage car documents, contamination of fuel, either in the event of deliberate intention or negligence.

PAI (Personal Accident Insurance)
This is an optional insurance for the driver and the passengers, in respect of death or bodily injury whilst in the vehicle during the rental. Terms & Conditions apply.

Exclusions include:
Intentional self-injury / attempted suicide, physical / mental defect, or infirmity
An accident happening while the driver person is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
The number of passengers (including the driver) should not exceed the seating
capacity as stated in the schedule of the policy at the time of the accident.
Diya Money (blood money) will be decided by a court of law based on the incident.

Claims are subject to UAE Courts approval.

WS (Windscreen Damage Waiver)
This is a coverage option that covers damages caused to the windscreen glass of our vehicle (front, back and side windows only). Terms & Conditions apply.
RSN (Roadside Safety Net)
This is a coverage option that covers any non-mechanical breakdown while the customer has the vehicle. Roadside safety net is a coverage that is meant to assist the customer for services while they are on the road or during the time of the rental. Services included: Towing, Replacement of flat tires, Lock outs, Refuelling service, lost keys replacement, Jump Starts (battery dead). This product does not include coverage for negligence, when customer has not refuelled the vehicle with the right type petrol vs non-leaded and has caused damage to the vehicle - we will tow the vehicle but the damage to the engine is not covered.
TC (Tire Cover)
This is a coverage option that covers flat or damage tire. Customer will not pay tire charge. Terms & Conditions apply.

Not Applicable as we are providing a driven service.

CHAUFFEUR DRIVE RENTALS:

• Airport & Railway Transfer : If the transfer time exceeds 4 hours, an extension maximum Upto 1 hour is available with guest with no extra charge. Post extension INR 200/hour will be charged for any extra usage.
• Outstation Travel : Outstation Travel does not include one way rentals and Kilometers will be calculated from the city of origin.
• If the travel exceeds 250 kms in a day then extra kilometers will be charged depending on the car model.
• If the travel exceeds beyond 24hrs then and extension of 1 hour is available to the guest with no extra charge. Post extension 1 day rental will be charged on daily basis depending on the car model.
• Local/Within City Travel : If the travel exceeds beyond the booked package the customer will be billed for extra usage. Extra usage will be billed on extra hour rate of the booked car category. Every extra hour has 10KMs. Any usage beyond the packaged KM in the hour will be billed at extra KM rate. Illustration:

Guest books a ride for 5hours/50kms (refer below example)
Car Booked: Honda City
Extra Hour rate (includes10 KMs): Rs 586
Extra KM rate: Rs 32

Case 1 :

• Usage Exceeds 5 Hrs:
• Actual Usage: 7Hr & 65KMs
• Extra Usage: 2 Extra Hrs. and no extra KMs
• Extra Payable: 586*2 = Rs 1172

Case 2 :

• Usage exceeds 5hrs/50 kms:
• Actual Usage: 7Hr & 85KMs
• Extra Usage: (2 Extra Hrs) and (15 extra KMs)

Extra Payable: (586*2) + (15*32) =Rs 1652

Chauffeur Driver Extra Usage Rates (All Cities)

Avis cars are not permitted to travel outside of India.