Address:
Tenancy 1-Pacific Square, Cnr Boyce Rd & Anzac Parade, Marouba Nsw, NS, 2035, Australia
Phone:
(61) 2 9243 1400
Hours of Operation:
Sun 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Holiday Hours:
2024
ANZAC DAY April
25 closed - closed
KINGS BIRTHDAY June
10 closed - closed
LABOUR DAY October
7 closed - closed
CHRISTMAS HOLS December
25 - December
26
closed - closed
2025
NEW YEARS HOLS January
1 closed - closed
AUSTRALIA DAY January
27 closed - closed
Damage
What products reduce the amount I have to pay if the vehicle is damaged during the rental?
If you have Damage Waiver (CDW) and the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are damaged, the amount you have to pay for the damage will be reduced to than the excess stated on your rental agreement for each clearly separate incident of damage meaning you'll pay for the lower amount between the cost of repair or replacement and the excess for each clearly separate incident of damage, plus a damage processing fee and an on the ground vehicle idle time fee, invoiced as stated in our tariff conditions. If you can show the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you. If you can show the damage was less than we said, we will refund you the difference.
How much is the excess?
This is stated on your rental agreement, and also in your booking confirmation email, for each clearly separate incident of damage. You can reduce the excess even further by buying an excess reduction product.
Please note that if you damage the vehicle on more than one occasion, you must, to the extent the law will allow, pay the excess stated on the rental agreement for each clearly separate incident of damage.
How do I get Damage Waiver (CDW)?
In most cases, Damage Waiver (or CDW) is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it's included, the price depends on the vehicle you're renting and the place you're renting it from.
Is there an excess reduction product available to reduce my excess further?
Yes, Super Cover is an excess reduction product which reduces your excess to zero except for vans. This also cancels the damage administration fee and the on the ground vehicle idle time fee. Super Cover does not cover glass breakage, the upper part of the vehicle body, or the vehicle's underbody. The price depends on the vehicle and location - please see our tariff conditions
Will I need to pay if the windscreen or any other window is damaged?
Yes. However, Windscreen Protection reduces the amount you have to pay if the windscreen or any other window is damaged to zero.
How do I get Windscreen Protection?
If you've bought Windscreen Protection, it will be stated on your rental agreement. The price depends on the vehicle you're renting and the place you're renting it from. But you can expect it to cost between 1 Euro and 2.01 Euro a day.
What happens if I damage any optional extras I rent from you?
If any optional extras are damaged, you have to pay for the cost of replacement, or their estimated repair costs in addition to the rental fee.
Are there any times when the excess would not apply?
Yes, the amount you pay will not be reduced if damage was caused by or as a result of:
What do I have to pay if I don't have Damage Waiver?
If the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are damaged during your rental, unless you can prove the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, you'll have to pay:
Where can I find information of damage charges I've paid?
If we find damage, we'll charge the amount you have to pay to your card. Unless you've asked us to send you a receipt by post or email, you'll be able to find details of this payment here.
Theft
What products reduce the amount I have to pay if the vehicle is lost or stolen during the rental?
If you have Theft Protection waiver (TP) and the vehicle is stolen, the amount you have to pay will be reduced to no more than the excess stated on your rental agreement meaning you'll pay for the cost of repair or replacement or the excess, whichever is less. If you can show the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you. If you can show the damage was less than we said, we will refund you the difference. If you can show the loss or theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you.
How much is the excess?
Depending on car group rented, customer is liable for the full value of the vehicle if Theft Protection (TP) is not taken. Purchase of TP reduces liability to an amount between 1400.00 Euro and 3800.00 Euro depending on car group rented for theft of the Avis vehicle.You can reduce the excess even further by buying an excess reduction product.
How do I get Theft Protection waiver?
In most cases, Theft Protection waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your rental agreement and in your booking confirmation email. If it isn't included, the price depends on the vehicle you're renting and the place you're renting it from. But you can expect it to cost between 5.02 Euro and 9.03 Euro a day.
Is there an excess reduction product available to reduce my excess further? Yes, Super Cover is an excess reduction product which reduces your excess to zero except for vans. This also reduces the administration fee. Super Cover does not cover glass breakage, the upper part of the vehicle body, or the vehicle's underbody. The price depends on the vehicle and location - please see our tariff conditions
What happens if I lose any optional extras I rent from you or if they are stolen?
If any optional extras are lost or stolen, you have to pay for the cost of replacement in addition to the rental fee.
Are there any times when the excess would not apply?
Yes, the amount you pay will not be reduced if the loss or theft was caused by or as a result of:
What do I have to pay if I don't have Theft Protection?
If the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are lost or stolen during your rental, you'll have to pay:
If you can show theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you.
Where can I find information of theft charges I've paid?
If a loss or theft has occurred, unless you can prove the theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we'll charge the amount you have to pay to your card. Unless you've asked us to send you a receipt by post or email, you'll be able to find details of this payment here
Damage to people and their property
What do I have to pay if I injure someone whilst driving?
Third Party Liability (TPL) cover is provided with the vehicle as standard. This means that if you have an accident in our vehicle and you injure someone, including any of your passengers, or you damage anything which belongs to them, you will not have to pay any of their costs. Third Party Liability cover does not cover any death or injury suffered by the driver of our vehicle or any damage to personal items in our vehicle.
Are there any times when third party liability cover would not apply?
If the law requires us to provide you with third party liability cover, the minimum cover required by law will still apply but we, or our insurer, may seek to recover our costs from you if the accident was caused by:
What products cover the driver of the vehicle?
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) covers the driver of the vehicle persondriver of the vehicle in the event of an accident, and in addition the luggage and personal belongings of the driver of the vehicle in the event of damage, theft or loss. PAI provides the following benefits:
Who provides Personal Accident Insurance?
Personal Accident Insurance is underwritten by AIG Europe Limited. You will need to agree to their terms and conditions. Our agent, SCA retains 20% of the price you pay after insurance premium tax has been deducted, as commission.
How do I get Personal Accident Insurance?
If you've bought Personal Accident Insurance, it will be stated on your rental agreement.
Can I increase my cover and reduce my excess?
Yes, you can purchase our Super Personal Accident Insurance (SPAI) insurance which increases your cover, reduces your excess to Euro 50 per claim, and provides the following enhanced benefits:
Is Super Personal Accident Insurance available when renting any vehicles?
Yes, you can buy Super Personal Accident Insurance not matter what vehicle you rent.
How do I get Super Personal Accident Insurance?
If you've bought Super Personal Accident Insurance, it will be stated on your rental agreement.
What will you pay if I don't have Personal Accident Insurance?
If the driver of the vehicle is involved in an accident and is injured or dies, no compensation will be possible through us. If any personal items in the vehicle are damaged, lost or stolen, their repair or replacement will not be borne by us.
For information, passengers are considered third parties and would benefit from the third party liability cover provided with the vehicle as standard.
Protection packages
I want to buy more than one protection product, can I get a protection package?
Yes, we offer a variety of protection packages:
The price depends on the vehicle and location but you can expect it to costs between 26.39 Euro and 64.52 Euro a day.
Third party protection products
I have bought a protection product from an external provider, can I use it?
If you decide to buy cover from someone else, you will have to pay our full costs Find out more: see "What will you pay if I don't have" within this section of this document then you'll need to make a claim with the external provider to get your money back. It is your responsibility to ensure you understand the terms of any cover you buy from an external provider and for any claim you make. We are unable to help you with your claim.
Budget France accepts the American Express, Budget Charge Card, Budget International, Carte Bleue/ France LCL, Diners Club, Mastercard / Access / EuroCard, Visa.
Visa and MasterCard debit cards are accepted.
Do I need to bring my driving license with me?
Yes. All drivers must bring all parts of their valid driving license with them. They must bring both their driving license and either an international driving license or an official English translation, by a notary, of their driving license if:
We do not accept digital driving licenses.
Is there a minimum length I must have held my license for?
Yes. All drivers must have held their license for the minimum of years requests regarding the driven car. If a license does not show the driver has held it for the minimum period, then they must provide evidence, such as:
Maximum coverage in case of damage to property is 100.000.000 Euro
Maximum coverage in case of personal injury is Unlimited
Maximum coverage in case of death is Unlimited
Public liability insurance is with in accordance of the insurance laws of the country.
Customer may inquire for additional information of the benefits, conditions and acceptance at the time of rental.
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.
Third Party Liability Cover covers drivers in case of damage, including damage to passengers and their property, when using a Budget vehicle
Third Party Liability is included in the rental rate.
Additional drivers must meet the same requirements as the primary driver. Additional Driver fees may apply for all additional drivers. Check at the time of rental for complete details.
How old do I need to be to drive a rental vehicle?
To drive our vehicles, you and all of your drivers need to have a minimum age of 18 and to hold a full, valid driving licence for a minimum of years at the start of your rental, depending on the driven car. For the rental of a selection of vehicles, if you have a Mou'v card, you and all of your drivers can benefit from more advantageous conditions.
I am under 25 do I need to pay a young driver surcharge?
If you or any of your drivers are under 25 when you pick up the vehicle, you will each have to pay a young driver surcharge. The cost for this will depend on where you are picking up the vehicle but you can expect it to be around 32.50 EUR per day, for each driver.
If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you will only be charged for a maximum of 10 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 30 days.
Are there any maximum age restrictions?
No, so long as you hold a full, valid driving license for at least 1 year.
How old do I need to be to drive a rental vehicle?
To drive our vehicles, you and all of your drivers need to have a minimum age of 18 and to hold a full, valid driving licence for a minimum of years at the start of your rental, depending on the driven car. For the rental of a selection of vehicles, if you have a Mou'v card, you and all of your drivers can benefit from more advantageous conditions.
I am under 25 do I need to pay a young driver surcharge?
If you or any of your drivers are under 25 when you pick up the vehicle, you will each have to pay a young driver surcharge. The cost for this will depend on where you are picking up the vehicle but you can expect it to be around 32.50 EUR per day, for each driver.
If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you will only be charged for a maximum of 10 days and get cover for the duration of your rental, up to 30 days.
Are there any maximum age restrictions?
No, so long as you hold a full, valid driving license for at least 1 year.
Should I bring the vehicle back with a full tank of fuel?
Yes. The vehicle will normally be supplied with a full tank of fuel. You must return it to us with the same amount of fuel it had in it when you picked it up usually a full tank as shown on the factory-installed fuel gauge. We recommend you fill up as close to the return location as you can on the return date, and keep the receipt to show us. If you don’t return the vehicle with a full tank and you can’t show us a receipt for fuel we will charge you.Fuel Options
I plan to travel more than 120kilometres, and want peace of mind, do you have a fuel option for me?
Yes, with Fuel Up Front you pay for a full tank of fuel, based on the manufacturer's stated fuel tank capacity for your vehicle plus our costs of refueling the vehicle for you. Then you just return the vehicle with whatever's left in the tank (even if it's virtually empty) so long as the engine still runs.
How do I calculate the cost of Fuel Up Front?
Depending on where you’re renting, this cost could be up to 0.05 EUR per liter lower than the average fuel price at the start of your rental period as stated on this EU fuel index: However, you don't get a refund for any fuel you don't use.
Can I get Fuel up Front at any time?
No, if you want to take advantage of Fuel Up Front, you must ask for it during the booking process or when you pick up the vehicle.
I plan to travel less than 120 kilometers, do I still need to fill up?
Yes, often the fuel gauges stills look "full" so we ask you to fill up the tank near to the return location and show us a copy of the receipt. If you don’t have time to fill up the tank, or can't show us a receipt, we will apply EZ Fuel to cover our costs of refueling the vehicle for you.
How much is EZ Fuel?
Depending on where you're renting, you pay a fixed fee of 14.50 EUR.
What are my options if I don't return the vehicle full and haven't bought Fuel up Front?
Pay on Return will apply if you have driven more than 120 kilometers and:
How do I calculate the cost of Pay on Return?
You pay for fuel based on the factory installed fuel gauge rounded down to the nearest eighth (1/8) of a tank. This is based on the manufacturer's stated fuel tank capacity.
We charge between 1.5 and three times the average fuel price at the end of the rental period for France as stated on this EU fuel index: plus a service fee of 13 EUR. The price per liter will be stated on your rental agreement. This charge covers our cost of driving to the nearest petrol station at short notice, and potentially delaying the next customer's rental.
Electric Vehicles
How much battery charge should I return an electric vehicle with?
You must return the vehicle with at least a 70% battery charge, or the same % battery charge as it had at the time of pick-up.
What am i charged if I fail to return an electric vehicle with the required 70% battery charge, or the same % battery charge as it had at the time of pick-up?
We charge a fixed amount dependent on the battery life showing on the factory-installed battery gauge. This is the Pay on Return rate. the amounts charged are set out below:
Battery Charge | Fixed cost (inclusive of VAT) |
If you return the electric vehicle with 70% or more battery charge. | No Cost |
If you return the electric vehicle with between 11%-69% battery charge. | EUR 23.39 |
If you return the electric vehicle with 10% or less battery charge | EUR 36.24 |
Can I pick up the vehicle from one rental location and return it to another?
Yes, some rental locations let you collect the vehicle and any optional extras from one rental location and return them to another.
How much is the One-Way fee?
The price depends on the rental location. If you want to pick up the vehicle and return it to a different location in the same country, you can expect it to be between 35 EUR and 75 EUR. If you want to pick up the vehicle in one country and drop it off in another country, you can expect it to be between 75 EUR and 6,000 EUR.
How do I get a One-Way rental?
You can request a one-way rental when you book or you can ask for it when you get to the rental location.
If you asked for a one-way rental when you booked, the fee will be included in your rental price.
How much will it cost if I did not request a One-Way rental but return the vehicle to a different location?
You will be charged a one-way fee at the pay at location, prices available on the day you return the vehicle, according to the Tariff conditions.
For categories of vehicles fitted with winter tires, a specific fee will apply.
What countries am I allowed to take the vehicle to?
You are covered by third party liability insurance only when you use the vehicle in the country listed on the insurance green card.
Your additional coverages only apply when you use the vehicle in the following countries: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Metropolitan France, Monaco, Northern Ireland, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain (continental), Sweden, Switzerland (exception for vans), United Kingdom.
Can I buy a product to allow me to drive in other countries?
No, regrettably, we do not offer any products which enable you to drive in other countries.