Avis Car Hire
in Gulfport

Hola Car Rentals is the only premium partner of the top car hire brands operating in Gulfport, giving you exclusive access to our All Inclusive+ rate. This rate includes benefits that no other company can match:

• Free liability coverage starting at US$ 300,000 in case of an accident (applies only to certain rates and itineraries)
• Toll cashback: recover up to 5% of the reservation's total value for toll charges incurred during your hire period
• Premium travel medical assistance providing up to US$ 150,000 in coverage for a maximum of 5 passengers in case of a medical emergency, excluding pre-existing conditions
• No Extra Charges© guarantee: if the counter charges you for something not listed on your confirmation and not an optional add-on you accepted, Hola Car Rentals will work to remove or reimburse the charge after verification

All of this comes at no extra cost, ensuring a fully protected car hire experience and peace of mind throughout your trip in Gulfport.

No. With Hola Car Rentals, all costs and charges for your booking in Gulfport are clearly shown at the time of reservation and in your confirmation email, so you know exactly what you are paying before you arrive at the counter.

On top of that, every Hola Car Rentals booking includes the No Extra Charges© guarantee. This is a pricing guarantee (not insurance) that protects you if the counter in Gulfport charges you for something that was not listed on your confirmation and was not an optional add-on you accepted. If that happens, Hola Car Rentals will work with the hire partner to remove or reimburse the charge after verification.

The only costs outside this guarantee are:

• Optional add-ons you choose at the counter (GPS, child seats, prepaid fuel)
• Usage-based charges (tolls, fuel shortfall, traffic fines)

The Avis counter at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT) is located inside the terminal building near the baggage claim area, at 14035 Airport Rd, Suite C, Gulfport, MS 39503. After collecting your bags, the Avis desk is accessible with a short walk, and your vehicle will be parked approximately 45 feet outside the terminal.

Avis operates at this Gulfport location Monday through Sunday from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM. After-hours drop-off is available 24 hours a day, so you can return your vehicle outside of staffed hours by following the key-drop instructions at the counter.

If you are arriving outside operating hours, review your booking confirmation for specific after-hours pickup arrangements before your trip.

To collect your Avis hire in Gulfport, you must present the following physical documents at the counter:

• A valid, original driver's licence in the main driver's name
• A major credit card with the driver's name printed on the physical card, for the authorisation hold
• A passport or valid government-issued photo ID
• Your booking confirmation or printed voucher
• Round-trip flight or cruise tickets (required for visitors from outside the United States)

If your driver's licence is not in English or uses a non-Latin alphabet (for example, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic), you must carry an International Driving Permit (IDP) alongside your original licence. The IDP is a translation only and is not valid without the original licence.

All documents must be physical. Digital copies shown on a phone or tablet are not accepted at the Avis Gulfport counter. Ensure the name on your licence, passport, and credit card all match to avoid issues at pick-up.

Yes, a major credit card is required to hire from Avis in Gulfport. The card must be in the main driver's name with the driver's name physically printed on the card, and it must have sufficient available credit to cover the authorisation hold.

At the Avis Gulfport counter, a temporary authorisation hold of approximately US$300 to US$400 is placed on your credit card at pick-up. This is not a charge, but it reduces your available credit until the hire is closed and your bank releases the hold, which can take up to 15 business days.

• Debit cards are not accepted for the security deposit
• Prepaid or virtual cards are not accepted
• The card must belong to the main driver, not a third party

Even if you have prepaid your Avis Gulfport booking in full, you must still present a physical credit card at the counter for the hold. Bringing a backup credit card is strongly recommended in case your primary card is declined.

No, there are no toll roads in Mississippi, so you will not encounter any toll charges while driving your Avis hire in and around Gulfport. The state has no cashless toll systems, transponder programmes, or congestion charges of any kind.

This means you will not need to enrol in any toll programme at the Avis Gulfport counter, and no toll-related administrative fees or plate-billing charges will apply during your hire in the Gulfport area.

However, if your trip takes you into neighbouring states such as Louisiana or Alabama, toll roads may exist in those areas. In that case, the toll device already installed in your Avis vehicle would apply, and you could choose between an unlimited daily toll package (typically US$11 to US$25 per day) or a pay-per-use option where actual tolls plus processing fees are billed to your card after the hire.

Hola Car Rentals includes Tolls Cashback on all bookings, so if you do pay tolls while driving outside Gulfport, you can claim up to 5% of your total booking value back. Submit your claim to [email protected] within 30 days of returning your Avis vehicle.

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your Avis hire in Gulfport, but the additional driver must be present at the counter at pick-up with a valid driver's licence to sign the hire agreement.

The fee for an additional driver with Avis in Gulfport is US$13 per hire day plus taxes, with a maximum charge of US$65 plus taxes per hire. Some Hola Car Rentals rate plans include one additional driver at no extra cost, so check your booking confirmation before arriving at the Avis Gulfport counter.

Important conditions to keep in mind:

• For Avis in Gulfport, additional drivers must be at least 25 years old at the time of pick-up
• The additional driver must meet the same document requirements as the main driver
• If the additional driver's licence uses a non-Latin alphabet, an IDP is required
• Only drivers listed on the hire agreement are covered by protections such as CDW/LDW

A maximum of two additional drivers may be added to an Avis hire. Anyone who drives the vehicle without being listed on the agreement will not be covered, and charges may apply.

The minimum age to hire from Avis in Gulfport is 21. Drivers aged 21 to 24 can hire but will be charged a daily young-hirer surcharge, and most vehicle classes are restricted to drivers aged 25 and older.

If you are between 21 and 24, the vehicle classes typically available to you at the Avis Gulfport counter are limited to smaller categories such as Economy, Compact, and Intermediate. Classes such as Full Size, SUV, Minivan, Luxury, and Premium generally require the main driver to be at least 25.

Drivers aged 25 and over are not subject to any underage surcharge at the Avis Gulfport location.

One exception worth noting: if you are a traveller from Latin America or the Caribbean aged 21 to 24, certain Hola Car Rentals rates with Avis may waive the young-hirer fee. This waiver must appear explicitly on your booking confirmation and applies only to eligible vehicle categories. Check your confirmation or contact Hola Car Rentals support to verify eligibility before arriving in Gulfport.

Avis hires in Gulfport follow a Full-to-Full fuel policy. You receive the vehicle with a full tank and must return it full to avoid fuel charges.

Steps to follow for a smooth fuel return in Gulfport:

• At pick-up, confirm the fuel level with the Avis agent and ensure the starting level is recorded on your hire agreement
• Take a photo of the dashboard showing the odometer and fuel gauge
• Refuel within approximately 10 miles of the Avis return location at 14035 Airport Rd, Gulfport, before returning the vehicle
• Keep your fuel receipt showing the date, time, and station address

Fuel prices in the Gulfport area vary by station. Regular petrol along US-49 and Lorraine Rd has been reported in the US$2.41 to US$2.97 per gallon range, with lower prices at membership-based stations. Ask the Avis Gulfport agent at pick-up to recommend the nearest fuel station to the return location.

If you return the vehicle below the recorded fuel level, Avis may charge you for the shortfall at their refuelling rate, which is typically higher than retail pump prices, plus a service fee.

Drivers picking up an Avis hire in Gulfport should be aware of an active widening project on U.S. 49, one of the main north-south roads in the area. The project is expanding the highway from 4 to 6 lanes over approximately 3 miles north of Gulfport.

Key things to know before driving your Avis hire on this route:

• A continuous flow intersection (CFI), also called a displaced left-turn intersection, has been introduced at U.S. 49 and State Route 53. Left turns are redirected to a parallel roadway before the main intersection, which is unfamiliar to most drivers and is the first of its kind in Mississippi
• Nighttime lane closures are in effect on U.S. 49 to minimise daytime disruption, so late-night driving on this corridor may involve reduced lanes
• A short frontage road has been added on the northbound side for Collins Boulevard access during construction
• Congestion near Harrison Central High School on U.S. 49 can cause unexpected delays during school start and end times

U.S. 49 also serves as a primary hurricane evacuation route for the Gulfport region, so traffic volumes can increase significantly during storm warnings. Plan your route accordingly when driving your Avis hire in and around Gulfport.

Yes, most Hola Car Rentals bookings for Avis in Gulfport include travel assistance coverage provided by Terrawind Global Protection, at no additional cost. However, this benefit does not apply to residents of the United States or Canada.

For eligible travellers, the coverage typically includes:

• Travel insurance with medical cover for up to 5 passengers
• Legal assistance in the event of a road accident
• Compensation for luggage lost by the airline
• Flight cancellation insurance

This is particularly useful if you experience a medical emergency or need legal support after an incident while driving your Avis hire on Gulfport roads, including the U.S. 49 corridor where construction-related hazards are present.

To use the assistance, contact Terrawind 24 hours a day at +1 888 980 9992 (toll-free) or via WhatsApp at +1 208 910 1001. Have your Hola Car Rentals confirmation number ready when you call.

Check your booking confirmation for the exact terms, limits, and any exclusions that apply to your specific Avis Gulfport reservation.

The insurance included in your Avis hire in Gulfport depends on the rate plan you selected when booking through Hola Car Rentals. It is important to review your booking confirmation carefully before arriving at the Avis Gulfport counter.

The two main types of cover to look for are:

• Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Loss Damage Waiver (LDW): reduces your financial liability for damage to the Avis hire vehicle from a collision, theft, or vandalism. A deductible may apply unless your confirmation states zero deductible
• Third-Party Liability (LIS/ALI/SLI): covers bodily injury and property damage you may cause to other people or vehicles while driving your Avis hire in Gulfport. Some U.S. states require a minimum level of liability, but not all do, so adding supplementary liability is strongly recommended

CDW/LDW does not cover third parties, and LIS/ALI/SLI does not cover damage to the Avis vehicle itself. These are separate protections that work together.

At the Avis Gulfport counter, you may be offered additional optional products such as personal accident insurance or personal effects cover. You are not required to accept these if they are not on your confirmation. If you are charged for something not listed on your booking, Hola Car Rentals No Extra Charges© Coverage may apply.

Yes, Avis offers 24-hour drop-off at its Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport location at 14035 Airport Rd, Suite C, Gulfport, MS 39503. You can return your vehicle outside of the staffed operating hours of 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

For an after-hours return of your Avis hire in Gulfport, follow these steps:

• Park the vehicle in the designated Avis return area at the airport
• Lock the vehicle and place the keys along with any completed paperwork in the key drop box at the Avis counter
• Take a photo of the fuel gauge, odometer, and the vehicle's condition before leaving
• Keep your fuel receipt if you refuelled before returning

Note that when you drop off after hours, the hire agreement is not formally closed until a staff member inspects the vehicle during operating hours. Any damage or fuel discrepancy noted at that time may still result in charges. Keeping photographic evidence of the vehicle's condition at the time of return protects you in case of any dispute with the Avis Gulfport location.

Yes, one-way hires are generally possible with Avis, allowing you to pick up in Gulfport and return the vehicle at a different location. However, a drop-off fee may apply depending on the route, distance, and vehicle class selected.

When booking a one-way Avis hire from Gulfport, the drop-off fee will be shown on the rate details page under the section labelled as amounts due at destination. It will not appear on the search results page, so review the full rate breakdown carefully before confirming your booking.

Key points to keep in mind:

• Same-city routes (for example, airport to a city centre location) often carry no drop-off fee
• Routes between different cities or states typically do carry a one-way fee, which varies by distance and vehicle class
• Cross-border one-way hires (for example, driving from Gulfport into another country) may be restricted or require prior authorisation from Avis
• Changing your return location after booking may reprice the hire and recalculate the drop-off fee

If the Avis Gulfport counter charges a drop-off fee that was not disclosed on your booking confirmation, keep all paperwork and contact Hola Car Rentals support, as this may be covered under No Extra Charges© protection.

An International Driving Permit (IDP) is not always mandatory to hire from Avis in Gulfport, but it is strongly recommended in certain situations and required in others.

You must carry an IDP alongside your original licence if your driver's licence uses a non-Latin alphabet, such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic script. The Avis Gulfport counter may refuse to accept a licence that cannot be read in the Latin alphabet without an accompanying IDP.

If your licence is in English or uses the Latin alphabet, an IDP is generally not required for hiring in Gulfport. However, it is still a good idea to carry one as a precaution, particularly if your licence is not in English.

Important rules about the IDP:

• The IDP is a translation document only, not a standalone licence. It must always be presented together with your original driver's licence
• You must obtain your IDP in your home country before travelling to Gulfport. U.S. issuers such as AAA do not issue IDPs to non-U.S. licence holders
• Digital copies of any document, including the IDP, are not accepted at the Avis Gulfport counter. All documents must be physical originals

If you are unsure whether your licence requires an IDP for your Avis hire in Gulfport, contact Hola Car Rentals support before your trip.