Avis Caraway 2019 Motorhome Hire Motorhome Hire in France & Europe Long Term Discount 5% Discount for Rentals from 21 days Contact us for rentals over 30 days   Depot Locations: Ajaccio (Corsica)  - Angers  -  Bordeaux  -  Grenoble  -  Lyon  -  Marseille Nantes  -  Nice  -  Paris  -  Ste-Maxime  -  Strasbourg  -  Toulouse  -  Tours Click here for Frequently Asked Questions Click here for Vehicle Index Page

LOW SEASON 01 January - 31 March 2019   /   01 November - 31 December 2019
	150 km per day *	Free Mileage
Combi Van - 2/4 Berth	€ 75	€ 88
Adventure - 2 Berth	€ 80	€ 94
Adventure - 4 Berth	€ 85	€ 100
Classic Class B - 2 Berth	€ 89	€ 104
Classic Class B - 4/5 Berth	€ 94	€ 110
Classic Class C - 6 Berth	€ 110	€ 129
Comfort Class B - 4 Berth	€ 110	€ 129
Comfort Class A - 4 Berth (AUTO)	€ 120	€ 141
* 1 extra km = € 0.35

MID SEASON 01 April - 30 June 2019   /   01 September - 31 October 2019
	150 km per day *	Free Mileage
Combi Van - 2/4 Berth	€ 96	€ 114
Adventure - 2 Berth	€ 103	€ 120
Adventure - 4 Berth	€ 106	€ 125
Classic Class B - 2 Berth	€ 104	€ 123
Classic Class B - 4/5 Berth	€ 118	€ 138
Classic Class C - 6 Berth	€ 128	€ 150
Comfort Class B - 4 Berth	€ 125	€ 148
Comfort Class A - 4 Berth (AUTO)	€ 133	€ 156
* 1 extra km = € 0.35

HIGH SEASON 01 July - 31 August 2019
	150 km per day *	Free Mileage
Combi Van - 2/4 Berth	€ 140	€ 165
Adventure - 2 Berth	€ 156	€ 184
Adventure - 4 Berth	€ 166	€ 196
Classic Class B - 2 Berth	€ 166	€ 196
Classic Class B - 4/5 Berth	€ 181	€ 213
Classic Class C - 6 Berth	€ 213	€ 250
Comfort Class B - 4 Berth	€ 195	€ 230
Comfort Class A - 4 Berth (AUTO)	€ 230	€ 270
* 1 extra km = € 0.35

 

Vehicle Table
Combi Van	Adventure - 2 Berth	Adventure - 4 Berth
Classic Class B - 2 Berth	Classic Class B - 4/5 Berth	Classic Class C - 6 Berth
Comfort Class B - 4 Berth	Comfort Class A - 4 Berth
Please note: Vehicle Availability Chart

The Daily Rates Include:

Trips overlapping seasons are charged in the appropriate seasonal rate for each day of travel. Special long term rental rates on request (35 days or more).

Minimum Hire:
Minimum hire is 7 days all year
(even if the motorhome is needed for a shorter period, minimum charge will be for 7 days)

Handling & Preparation Fee:
A Compulsory Handling Fee of € 90 for the Combi Van and € 120 for all other vehicle types applies per rental. This includes your first bottles of Propane Gas and Toilet Chemicals. Handling fee is mandatory and must be pre-paid.

Snow Chains:
Snow chains will be available (on request) and the rate is : € 5 per day with a minimum of € 40.

Additional Extras
Bedding Kit 1 Kit = 2 sheets, 1 pillow, 1 pillow case, 1 blanket & 1 towel.	€ 35 per person
Folding Picnic Table	€ 5 per day - maximum € 100
Baby Seat / Booster Seat *	€ 5 per day - maximum € 100
Bike Rack (hold 3 adult bikes)	€ 5 per day - maximum € 100
Portable GPS - covers Europe (additional deposit of € 200 is required)	€ 10 per day* - maximum € 100
WIFI	€ 11 per day
Transfers for up to 4 people **	€ 90 each way
Transfers for 5 people **	€ 110 each way
Transfers for 6-7 people **	€ 130 each way
Ajaccio (Corsica) Transfers - On Request	€ 40 each way
Marseille - Private Transfers - On Request	Marseille Airport to depot € 70 (up to 4 pax) Aix en Provence TGV to depot € 60 (up to 4 pax) St Charles TGV to depot € 60 (up to 4 pax)
CDW Insurance (reduces excess to € 800)	€ 10 per day (min € 100)
PAI - 24 Hour Breakdown Insurance	€ 8 per day - maximum € 300
Cancellation Insurance = 5% of Daily Rental Rate - Must Be Pre-Paid on Reservation
* All our campervans and motorhomes have rear seating and correct anchor points. These can then be fitted with 2 booster seats (Combi-Van) // 2 baby seats or a baby and booster seat. (All types except Classis 5 & Classic 6) // 2 baby seats and 1 booster seats or 3 booster seats (Classic 5 pax) // 2 baby seats and 2 booster seats or 4 booster seats (Classic 6 pax) • Children younger than six months must be secured in a rearward facing restraint • Children aged six months to under four years must be secured in either a rear or forward facing restraint • Children aged four years to under seven years must be secured in forward facing child restraint or booster seat • Children younger than four years cannot travel in the front seat of a vehicle with two or more rows • Children aged four years to under seven years cannot travel in the front seat of a vehicle with two or more rows, unless all other back seats are occupied by children younger than seven years in a child restraint or booster seat.
** Paris & Ajaccio locations only - Other locations on request

Optional Items
If applicable, Private Transfers / One Ways & International One Ways must be pre-paid

Private Transfers - (Paris & Ajaccio locations only- other locations on request)
Must be requested at the time of booking or not later than 7 working days before pick-up date arrival details or hotel address and how many people are in customers party.

1. Due to too many last minute changes, only pre-paid transfers will be arranged.
2. Clients must provide a valid telephone number - preferably a Mobile, this will allow us to send a SMS of confirmation. We will be unable to confirm a Transfer if we do not have a telephone number.
 
In the event a client who has pre-paid a transfer take a regular taxi or public transportation, there will not be any refund. Transfers must be confirmed at least 7 days in advance.

Transfers On Arrival Day
We can arrange transfers to our location from :

Paris	Ajaccio
CDG and ORLY Airports	Ajaccio Airport
EUROSTAR Terminal (Paris Gare du Nord)	Ajaccio Train Station
Airport Area Hotel	Ajaccio Ferry Terminal
Paris Downtown Hotels	Ajaccio Area Hotel
Other Paris Train Stations

- In case of airport transfers, we do need all flight details to arrange them : hour of arrival, flight number and departure place. (ex : Flight BA 308 from London - 12h30 )

- In case of transfer from a Train Station, we do need all train details to arrange it : hour of arrival, train number and departure place. (ex : Eurostar 1212 from London - 08.55 )

- In case of transfer from a hotel, we do need hotel details (name, address and telephone)

Transfers are possible from 08:00 to 15:00. Due to potential traffic problems beyond our control, precise pick-up and departure times cannot be guaranteed.

Transfers On Last Day
We can arrange a return transfer to a hotel, a train station or an airport
This Transfer can be Pre-Paid or Paid Locally. Transfer must be arranged with the client.

Transfers Cost:

Other special transfers (such as clients with windsurf or special luggage) must be notified upon booking and will be charged accordingly.

Airport Meeting points:

CDW Insurance:
EUR 10 per day (minimum charge of EUR 100) - with the purchase of Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), the client’s responsibility is reduced from a maximum of EUR 2,400 to EUR 800 per occurrence (with a deposit bond of EUR 1,000). (see exclusions below)

PAI - 24 Hour Breakdown Insurance:
EUR 8 per day (to a maximum of EUR 300)
Whatever the problem, the customer must call our 24 hour assistance. Everywhere in Europe.

If the motorhome can move autonomously, the customer will be guided to the nearest workshop with a pre-arranged meeting. In case of malfunction of one of the appliances, If the Motorhome is damaged as a result of a Breakdown, an Accident or an Assisted Problem and consequently cannot move autonomously, the Customer must call Avis Car-Away Assistance. (24 hours a day)

Avis Car-Away Assistance will call and pay for a rescue van to tow the Motorhome to the nearest Fiat Professional Dealership or to another site identified by the rescue operator if the nearest Fiat Professional Dealership is closed. The Customer is entitled in all cases to demand the Motorhome be towed to the nearest Fiat Professional Service Dealership workshop. (Towing costs are paid by Avis CarAway Assistance)

If requested by the customer, Avis Car-Away Assistance will organize transport of the passengers in the place where the camper will be towed (with limits).

Courtesy Car
If in the case of a Breakdown, an Accident or an Assisted Problem, the time needed for repair is longer than 4 hours or if the Fiat Professional Dealership workshop is closed for more than 24 hours, the Fiat Professional Dealership that performs the repair will make a courtesy car available free of charge for a maximum of five days.

Hotel Expenses
If necessary, Avis Car-Away Assistance will organize a stay of a maximum of 5 nights in a local hotel. (Maximum 100 € per person and per night for a maximum of 5 nights).

Or

Return Motorhome depot
If in the case of a Breakdown, an Accident or an Assisted Problem, the time needed for repair is longer than 4 hours or if the Fiat Professional Dealership workshop is closed for more than 24 hours, Avis Car-Away Assistance will organize return of the passengers to the Motorhome depot by train or by plane (conditions apply).

Unapproved expenses will not be refunded.

INSURANCE

Public Liability: (included in daily rate)
Public liability insurance protects AVIS CAR-AWAY for EUR 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 licence for at least two years. International driving license is not mandatory.
No charge for additional driver - EUR 50 for the third driver (maximum 3 drivers possible).

AVIS CAR-AWAY vehicles are insured against damage to vehicle from accident, fire, theft, vandalism and third part claim, subject to a EUR 2,400 excess clause. In the event of loss or damage to vehicle while on rental, the client’s responsibility is limited to a maximum of EUR 2,400 per occurrence. With the purchase of Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), the client’s responsibility is reduced from a maximum of EUR 2,400 to EUR 800 per occurrence.

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

Exclusions : Are not covered by our insurance, ( = Customer’s responsibility is unlimited), even with the purchase of CDW or PAI : :

Note that even with the purchase of CDW, customer’s responsibility is not limited to EUR 2,400 in case of damages caused to the roof, or by striking overhead objects = Customer’s responsibility is unlimited.

Security Deposit:
if you have purchased the CDW, the security deposit is EUR 1,000.
if you have not purchased the CDW, the security deposit is EUR 2,000.

In both cases, it’s payable at the collection to Avis Car-Away by an open signed credit card imprint with an authorisation obtained (sufficient funds must be available) for 1,000 € or 2,000 €. The security deposit is cancelled 30 days after the vehicle is returned to the correct location on time, is full of fuel and all other terms of the Rental Contract have been complied with.

The security deposit will be used if :
- we receive speeding, road toll, parking and traffic fines. In this case, the Renter is liable to pay Avis Car-Away the EUR 40 infringement administration fee per fine/ticket.
- there is damage to the vehicle on its return.

Minimum Age and Drivers:
The minimum age is 23 years and you must have held a full drivers licence for a minimum of 2 years. An International drivers licence is not mandatory. There is no charge for an additional driver - EUR 50 for the third driver (maximum 3 drivers possible per motorhome).

Maintenance and User Responsibility:
You are responsible for routine maintenance while traveling (coolant, oil, tire pressure) as well as reporting
mechanical failure immediately. Clients may be held responsible for mechanical damage due to negligence
on operation and/or in performing normal maintenance.

Substitution:
If, for any reason beyond our control, the reserved vehicle is not available, we reserve the right to substitute a model of similar or higher rated vehicle.

Travel Restrictions:
Travel to North Africa and to some East Europe countries is not permitted.

One Way Fees:
One Way Rentals between most depots are available.
Please see One Way Fees here. Any one ways not shown here may still be available on request.

Please see below table for international one way rentals.

No One Way between Continent and Corsica - Other One Ways are possible on request.

International One Way Rentals are only available from our Paris & Marseille depots on request. Minimum of 14 days rental However, it’s possible to do it for shorter rental, as long as minimum charge of 14 days is paid. Drop off points are flexible. Usually, it's at the airport but it can be at a hotel.

Prices are given as a guideline only, according to season, rates cost may vary a little.
International One Way charge will be re-confirmed for each rental. These are the most common destinations below - other destinations are possible, please Contact us for more information.

From	Paris	Marseille
Rome	€ 1,200	€ 1,000
Milan	€ 750	€ 700
Venice	€ 950	€ 950
Barcelona	€ 750	€ 700
Madrid	€ 950	€ 950
Munich	€ 700	€ 700
Frankfurt	€ 600	€ 850
Berlin	€ 1,050	€ 1,200
Zurich	€ 575	€ 650
Amsterdam	€ 575	€ 900

 
First Night Accommodation:
We strongly recommend our clients spend their first night in a hotel.

Departure Information:
Pick-up time is between 09:00 and 11:00 or between 14:00 and 16:30
Our depots are closed for lunch
NO MORNING PICK UP AFTER 11.00 / NO AFTERNOON PICK UP AFTER 16:30
There is no refund if vehicle is picked up later than scheduled time.

Upon his arrival, the client should expect to :
- Show a valid driving license : domestic + international or domestic only
- Security Deposit:
if you have purchased the CDW, the security deposit is EUR 1,000.
if you have not purchased the CDW, the security deposit is EUR 2,000.
This is to ensure vehicle is returned on time, complete with all equipment and in undamaged condition.
- Watch a 10 mn video “How to operate your motorhome” (French or English).
A bilingual “Operator Manual” is given to our clients. The vehicle is then inspected by AVIS CAR-AWAY
and the renter who is asked to sign a “Departure contract”. The rental is thus open.

We provide free storage for luggage or other valuables (plane tickets…). Not for One-Way rentals.

Return Information:
Return time is between 09:00 and 12:00 or between 14:00 and 17:30.
Our depots are closed for lunch
NO MORNING DROP OFF AFTER 12.00 / NO AFTERNOON DROP OFF AFTER 17.30
Penalties are charged for late returns without prior authorization.
There is no refund if rental is terminated by client before scheduled time.
- Toilet must be clean and empty
- Waste water tank must be drained
- Interior of motorhome must be clean (especially refrigerator, stove and shower)
INDOOR CLEANING CHARGES (EUR 100) MAY APPLY IF VEHICLE IS RETURNED NOT CLEAN.
- Diesel tank must be full (as it was on departure)

The security deposit is returned provided that the motorhome is undamaged and clean.
The vehicle is inspected by AVIS CAR-AWAY and the renter who is asked to sign a “Return contract”. The
rental is thus closed.

Depot Hours:
The Depots are open Monday to Saturday. Pick up and drop off times do vary between depots, please see the table below: (Note - no Saturday drop off's during High Season)

Ajaccio (Corsica) Depot
	Monday	Tuesday - Friday	Saturday
Pick Up Times	9am - 11am 2pm - 5pm	9am - 11am 2pm - 5pm	9am - 11am 2pm - 5pm
	Closed at Lunch Time	Closed at Lunch Time	Closed at Lunch Time
Drop Off Times	9am - 11:00am 2pm - 5:30pm	9am - 11:30am 2pm - 5:30pm	9am - 11am 2pm - 5.30pm
Pick Up and Drop off are possible on a sunday (with a surcharge) - on request Click here for Ajaccio (Corsica) Depot Information PDF 187 kb
Angers Depot
	Monday	Tuesday - Friday	Saturday
Pick Up Times	AM Closed 2pm - 5.00pm	9am - 11am 2pm - 5.00pm	9am - 11am PM on Request
		Closed 12:00 - 14:00	Closed 12:00 - 14:00
Drop Off Times	AM Closed 2pm - 5:30pm	9am - 11.30am 2pm - 5:30pm	9am - 11am PM on Request
No Pick-up / No Drop Off possible outside these hours Click here for Angers Depot Information PDF 158 kb
Grenoble Depot
	Monday	Tuesday - Friday	Saturday
Pick Up Times	9am - 11am 2pm - 5pm	9am - 11am 2pm - 5.00pm	9am - 11am PM on Request
	Closed 12:00 - 14:00	Closed 12:00 - 14:00	Closed 12:00 - 14:00
Drop Off Times	9am - 11.30am 2pm - 5.30pm	9am - 11.30am 2pm - 5:30pm	9am - 11.30am PM on Request
No Pick-up / No Drop Off possible outside these hours Click here for Grenoble Depot Information PDF 215 kb
Lyon Depot
	Monday	Tuesday - Friday	Saturday
Pick Up Times	9am - 11am 2pm - 5pm	9am - 11am 2pm - 5pm	9am - 11am PM Closed
	Closed 12:00 - 14:00	Closed 12:00 - 14:00
Drop Off Times	9am - 11:00am 2pm - 5:30pm	9am - 11:30am 2pm - 5:30pm	9am - 11am PM Closed
No Pick-up / No Drop Off possible outside these hours Click here for Lyon Depot Information PDF 202 kb
Marseille Depot
	Monday	Tuesday - Friday	Saturday
Pick Up Times	AM Closed 2pm - 4.30pm	9am - 11.00am 2pm - 4.30pm	9am - 11am PM Closed
	Closed 12:00 - 14:00	Closed 12:00 - 14:00
Drop Off Times	AM Closed 2pm - 5:30pm	9am - 11:30am 2pm - 5:30pm	9am - 11am PM Closed
No Pick-up / No Drop Off possible outside these hours Click here for Marseille Depot Information PDF 217 kb
Nantes Depot
	Monday	Tuesday - Friday	Saturday
Pick Up Times	9am - 11am 2pm - 5.00pm	9am - 11am 2pm - 5.00pm	9am - 11am PM Closed
	Closed 12:00 - 14:00	Closed 12:00 - 14:00
Drop Off Times	9am - 11.30am 2pm - 5:30pm	9am - 11.30am 2pm - 5:30pm	9am - 11am PM Closed
No Pick-up / No Drop Off possible outside these hours Click here for Nantes Depot Information PDF 166 kb
Nice Depot
	Monday	Tuesday - Friday	Saturday
Pick Up Times	9am - 11am 2pm - 5pm	9am - 11am 2pm - 5pm	9am - 11am 3pm - 5pm
	Closed 12:00 - 14:00	Closed 12:00 - 14:00	Closed 12:00 - 15:00
Drop Off Times	9am - 11:30am 2pm - 5:30pm	9am - 11:30am 2pm - 5:30pm	9am - 11am 3pm - 5pm
No Pick-up / No Drop Off possible outside these hours Click here for Nice Depot Information PDF 247 kb
Paris Depot
	Monday	Tuesday - Friday	Saturday
Pick Up Times	9am - 11am 2pm - 4.30pm	9am - 11am 2pm - 4.30pm	9am - 11am PM on request
	Closed 12:00 - 14:00	Closed 12:00 - 14:00	Closed 12:00 - 14:00
Drop Off Times	9am - 12pm 2pm - 5:30pm	9am - 12pm 2pm - 5:30pm	9am - 12pm PM on request
No Pick-up / No Drop Off possible outside these hours Click here for Paris Depot Information PDF 302 kb
Ste Maxime Depot
	Monday	Tuesday - Friday	Saturday
Pick Up Times	9am - 11am 2pm - 5pm	9am - 11am 2pm - 5pm	9am - 11am 2pm - 5pm
	Closed 12:00 - 14:00	Closed 12:00 - 14:00	Closed 12:00 - 14:00
Drop Off Times	9am - 11:30am 2pm - 5:30pm	9am - 11:30am 2pm - 5:30pm	9am - 11.30am 2pm - 5.30pm
No Pick-up / No Drop Off possible outside these hours Click here for Ste Maxime Depot Information PDF 162 kb
Strasbourg Depot
	Monday	Tuesday - Friday	Saturday
Pick Up Times	9am - 11am 2pm - 5pm	9am - 11am 2pm - 5pm	9am - 11am 2pm - 5pm
	Closed 12:00 - 14:00	Closed 12:00 - 14:00	Closed 12:00 - 14:00
Drop Off Times	9am - 11:30am 2pm - 5:30pm	9am - 11:30am 2pm - 5:30pm	9am - 11.30am 2pm - 5.30pm
No Pick-up / No Drop Off possible outside these hours Click here for Strasbourg Depot Information PDF 194 kb
Toulouse Depot
	Monday	Tuesday - Friday	Saturday
Pick Up Times	9am - 11am 2pm - 5pm	9am - 11am 2pm - 5pm	9am - 11am 2pm - 5pm
	Closed 12:00 - 14:00	Closed 12:00 - 14:00	Closed 12:00 - 14:00
Drop Off Times	9am - 11:30am 2pm - 5:30pm	9am - 11:30am 2pm - 5:30pm	9am - 11am PM on Request
No Pick-up / No Drop Off possible outside these hours Click here for Toulouse Depot Information PDF 247 kb
Tours Depot
	Monday	Tuesday - Friday	Saturday
Pick Up Times	Closed All Day	9am - 11am 2pm - 5.00pm	9am - 11am PM on Request
		Closed 12:00 - 14:00	Closed 12:00 - 14:00
Drop Off Times	Closed All Day	9am - 11.30am 2pm - 5:30pm	9am - 11am PM on Request
No Pick-up / No Drop Off possible outside these hours Click here for Tours Depot Information PDF 203 kb

Depots are closed all Sundays (except Ajaccio, on request) (no return-no departure possible and on the following 2019 public / bank holidays.

2019 Public Holidays
01 January
22 April
01 May
08 May
30 May
10 June
14 July
15 August
01 November
11 November
24 & 25 December
31 December

Trips overlapping seasons are charged in the appropriate seasonal rate for each day of travel.
Ex :Type C1 / 21 June - 10.00 AM – 12 July - 04.00 PM = 22 days = 10 days in mid season + 12 days in high
season.

Rentals are not calculated on a 24 hour basis but on a daily basis : pick up must be in the morning and drop-off must be before 04.00 PM. Both first and last days are charged. Arrangements are possible during mid and low season.

JULY & AUGUST : NO RETURN ON SATURDAY / NO DEPARTURE ON SATURDAY PM

Shortening of Rental Period:
If a renter shortens their hire period by more than a week - it may be treated as a cancellation of the whole booking and a re-booking. This depends on when the amendment takes place and how many days of hire are being cancelled. Please ensure you always have travel insurance in place.

Cancellation Fees as charged by Avis Caraway

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