Avis Car Hire
in Ohio

Hola Car Rentals is the only premium partner of the top car hire brands operating in Ohio, 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 Ohio.

No. With Hola Car Rentals, all costs and charges for your booking in Ohio 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 Ohio 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)

At John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) in Ohio, the Avis collection process involves a free shuttle to the consolidated hire facility at 4106 International Gateway. After landing, follow signs to baggage claim, then proceed to the designated shuttle stop and board the shuttle to the hire car centre.

Key details for your Avis collection at CMH:

• Counter service operates Monday through Sunday, 08:00 to 01:00
• Avis Preferred members can use express service options at the facility
• After-hours returns are available via a 24-hour drop-off key box at the return lane

At Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE), proceed to the lower terminal level past baggage claim and board the airport-operated shuttle, which takes approximately 5 minutes to reach the hire facility. At Dayton International Airport (DAY), the Avis counter is located in the terminal and hire cars are parked outside the baggage claim area.

Confirm your specific Ohio collection location on your booking confirmation before arriving, as counter addresses and shuttle stops vary by airport.

Yes, Ohio has a major toll road that Avis hire car drivers should plan for before their trip.

The Ohio Turnpike (I-76, I-80, I-90) is a 241-mile east-west route running from the Indiana border to the Pennsylvania border, passing near Toledo, Cleveland, and Akron. It is the primary toll road you will encounter when driving an Avis hire car across Ohio.

How the toll system works:

• The Ohio Turnpike accepts E-ZPass (electronic transponder) and cash or credit/debit card at toll plazas
• Typical passenger vehicle tolls for the full westbound trip (Pennsylvania to Indiana) are US$19.00 with E-ZPass or US$27.75 with cash or credit card
• Eastbound (Indiana to Pennsylvania) costs US$16.00 with E-ZPass or US$23.50 with cash or credit card
• Per-mile rates are US$0.073 with E-ZPass or US$0.106 with cash or credit card

Avis hire cars in Ohio do not come with a built-in E-ZPass transponder. You can enrol in the Avis e-Toll programme at the counter, which charges a daily fee (approximately US$4.95 per day, capped at US$34.65 per hire) plus the actual toll amounts on days you use toll roads. Alternatively, you can pay tolls manually at plazas or via the Ohio Turnpike website.

If you drive through a toll without paying or enrolling, the toll notice is sent to Avis, which will then charge the toll amount plus administrative fees to your card.

To collect your Avis hire car in Ohio, 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 card, for the security deposit authorisation hold
• A passport or valid government photo ID (required for visitors from outside the United States)
• Your booking confirmation or printed voucher
• Round-trip flight or cruise tickets (required for visitors arriving from abroad)

If your driver's licence is not issued in the United States or Canada, Avis in Ohio also requires you to present a valid passport. If your licence uses a non-Latin alphabet (for example, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic), you must also carry an International Driving Permit (IDP) as a translation alongside your original licence. The IDP is not a standalone document and will not be accepted without the original licence.

At Avis off-airport locations in Ohio, you may also be asked to provide a recent utility bill, bank statement, or phone bill (dated within the last 60 days) showing your name and address matching your driver's licence.

All documents must be physical originals. Digital or on-screen versions are not accepted at the Avis counter in Ohio.

Yes, all bookings made through Hola Car Rentals include Tolls Cashback, which lets you recover up to 5% of your total booking value for tolls paid during your Avis hire in Ohio.

This benefit is especially useful in Ohio because the Ohio Turnpike (I-76, I-80, I-90) charges tolls for the full east-west route near Cleveland, Toledo, and Akron. A full westbound crossing can cost up to US$27.75 in cash, so the cashback can meaningfully offset your toll expenses.

How to claim your Tolls Cashback after your Avis Ohio hire:

• Email [email protected] within 30 days of returning the vehicle
• Use the subject line: Tolls Cashback - Reservation [Your Confirmation Number]
• Attach your Hola Car Rentals confirmation, the Avis hire agreement, and a receipt or statement showing the tolls paid

The refund is calculated as the lesser of the actual tolls paid or 5% of your booking total. For example, if your booking total is US$500, the maximum cashback is US$25. If you paid US$18 in Ohio Turnpike tolls, you receive US$18 back. Refunds are issued to the original payment method within 7 to 10 working days after approval. Late submissions (after 30 days) are not accepted.

Yes, a physical major credit card in the main driver's name is required to collect your Avis hire car in Ohio. The card must have the driver's name printed on it and must have sufficient available credit to cover the security deposit authorisation hold.

For Avis hires in Ohio, the typical security deposit hold on a credit card is approximately US$300 to US$400 for standard vehicle classes. This is a temporary authorisation, not a charge, and is released after you return the vehicle. Your bank controls how quickly the hold disappears from your available credit, which can take up to 15 working days.

Important things to know about the deposit for your Avis Ohio hire:

• Debit cards, prepaid cards, and virtual cards are not accepted for the security hold
• The card must be physically present at the Avis counter, not a digital wallet or screenshot
• Even if you prepaid your booking online, you must still present a credit card at collection
• Premium or speciality vehicle classes may require a higher hold amount

Bring a backup credit card in your name in case your primary card is declined, and notify your bank of your travel dates to prevent fraud blocks on the authorisation.

Yes, Avis applies an underage surcharge to drivers aged 21 to 24 renting in Ohio. The minimum age to rent with Avis in Ohio without an additional fee is 25.

Drivers between 21 and 24 years old can rent from Avis in Ohio but should be aware of the following restrictions:

• An additional daily underage surcharge applies automatically at the counter
• Luxury cars, minivans, 12-passenger vans, speciality cars, full-size SUVs, and premium SUVs are not available to drivers under 25
• A valid credit card and driver's licence are still required

There is one exception that may apply to your Avis Ohio hire: if you are a traveller from Latin America or the Caribbean aged 21 to 24, certain Hola Car Rentals rate plans with Avis waive the underage fee for the main driver. This waiver must be explicitly shown on your booking confirmation and applies only to eligible vehicle categories such as economy, compact, medium sedan, standard sedan, compact SUV, and medium SUV. It does not apply to additional drivers aged 21 to 24.

Drivers aged 20 or younger are not eligible to rent from Avis in Ohio (except in New York and Michigan, which have different state laws). Always check your booking confirmation for the exact surcharge amount applicable to your Ohio reservation.

Yes, Avis allows one-way hires in Ohio, meaning you can pick up a car at one location and return it to a different city or airport. However, a drop-off fee may apply depending on the route.

What to expect with a one-way Avis hire in Ohio:

• Routes between different Ohio cities (for example, Columbus to Cleveland) typically incur a drop-off fee
• Same-city airport to city centre returns (for example, CMH to city centre Columbus) often have no drop-off fee
• Long-distance or cross-state routes usually carry higher fees
• Vehicle availability for one-way trips varies by location and class

The drop-off fee for your Avis Ohio hire will be shown during the booking process under the section labelled as amounts due at the destination. It is not included in the prepaid rate and cannot be covered by No Extra Charges© Coverage unless it was not disclosed at booking. The fee is paid directly to Avis at the counter.

If you need to change your return location after booking, contact support as soon as possible, since mid-rental route changes must be approved by the Avis location and may result in a higher fee or limited availability.

Yes, Avis offers after-hours return options at major Ohio airports, but the process and your responsibilities vary by location.

After-hours return procedures at Avis Ohio airport locations:

• Columbus (CMH): Park and lock the vehicle in the return lane, then drop your contract and keys in the box at the Preferred booth. The facility operates until approximately 01:00 AM for staffed service, with 24-hour drop-off available via the key box
• Dayton (DAY): Follow signs to the terminal area outside baggage claim (the same area as pickup at 3600 Terminal Drive, Vandalia), then use the marked drop box for your keys and hire contract
• Cleveland (CLE): Park and lock the vehicle at the hire facility; the car will be checked in the next working day

Important: when you use an after-hours key drop at any Avis Ohio location, you remain financially responsible for the vehicle until Avis officially checks it in. Take photos of the car's condition, the fuel gauge, and the odometer before dropping the keys. Keep your hire agreement and any fuel receipts as documentation in case of any post-hire charges.

At Avis off-airport locations in Ohio, after-hours returns may not be available. Always confirm return options with your specific Ohio location before your hire ends.

Yes, most bookings made through Hola Car Rentals include Travel Assistance cover provided by Terrawind Global Protection, and this applies to your Avis hire in Ohio as well. However, this benefit is not available to residents of the United States or Canada.

If you are travelling to Ohio from outside North America and renting with Avis, the Travel Assistance cover typically includes:

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

This cover is particularly relevant when driving Ohio's major highways such as the Ohio Turnpike (I-80, I-90) or interstate routes between cities like Columbus, Cleveland, and Dayton, where a breakdown or accident far from a city centre could require emergency assistance.

To use the cover, 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. Always contact the assistance line before incurring medical or legal expenses, as some reimbursements require prior authorisation.

Check your booking confirmation for the exact terms, limits, and exclusions applicable to your Avis Ohio hire.

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

Steps to follow for your Avis Ohio hire:

• At collection, check the fuel gauge with the Avis agent and confirm the starting level is recorded on the hire agreement
• Take a photo of the dashboard showing the odometer and fuel gauge
• Refuel within approximately 10 miles of the return location before dropping off the car
• Keep your final fuel receipt as proof in case of any dispute

If you return the Avis vehicle in Ohio with less than a full tank, you may be charged for the fuel shortfall at the partner's refuelling rate, which is typically higher than the retail pump price, plus a refuelling service fee.

For after-hours returns at Ohio airports such as CMH or DAY, leave your fuel receipt in the key drop envelope and keep a photo of the full gauge on your phone. Gas stations are available near all major Ohio airports, so refuelling before return is straightforward.

If the Avis counter in Ohio offers an optional prepaid fuel plan, accepting it means you pay for a full tank upfront and do not need to refuel before return, but any unused fuel is non-refundable. The standard Full-to-Full policy is usually the better value if you plan to refuel nearby.

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your Avis hire in Ohio, either as part of your rate or by paying a fee at the counter.

When an additional driver is not included in your rate, Avis in Ohio charges US$13.00 per hire day plus taxes, with a maximum cap of US$65.00 plus taxes for the additional driver.

Requirements for adding a driver to your Avis Ohio hire:

• The additional driver must be physically present at the Avis counter at collection
• They must present a valid driver's licence (and an IDP if their licence uses a non-Latin alphabet)
• For Avis in Ohio, additional drivers must generally be at least 25 years old
• Both the main driver and the additional driver must sign the hire agreement

Only drivers listed on the Avis hire agreement are covered by protections such as CDW/LDW and liability cover. If someone not listed on the contract drives the vehicle in Ohio, those protections may be void and additional charges could apply.

Check your booking confirmation to see whether an additional driver is already included in your rate. If it shows additional driver included, no fee applies for the first extra driver. If you need to add a driver after collection, visit an Avis branch in Ohio to update the agreement.

When renting with Avis in Ohio, two main types of cover are worth understanding before you arrive at the counter.

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) covers damage to the Avis hire vehicle itself from a collision, theft, or vandalism. A deductible may apply unless your booking confirmation explicitly states zero deductible. CDW/LDW does not cover damage you cause to other vehicles or people.

Third-Party Liability (LIS/ALI/SLI) covers bodily injury and property damage you may cause to others while driving the Avis vehicle in Ohio. Some U.S. states require hire companies to include a state-minimum liability amount, but not all do. Hola Car Rentals strongly recommends adding Liability Insurance Supplementary (up to US$300,000) to your Avis Ohio hire for adequate protection on Ohio highways and interstates.

Common exclusions to be aware of:

• Tires, wheels, undercarriage, and roof damage are often not covered by standard CDW/LDW
• Driving under the influence or off-road use voids cover
• Only drivers listed on the Avis hire agreement are covered

Review your Hola Car Rentals booking confirmation to confirm which coverages are included in your selected rate plan for your Ohio hire. If you have questions about what is included, contact support before collection.

If you return your Avis hire car in Ohio after the scheduled return time, a grace period and late fees apply based on how late the return is.

Avis late return policy in Ohio:

• A grace period of 29 minutes applies after your scheduled return time
• If you return between 30 and 89 minutes late, a three-quarter-day charge plus taxes applies
• If you return 90 minutes or more late, a full additional day charge plus taxes applies

To avoid late charges on your Avis Ohio hire, plan your return time carefully, especially if you are driving back from a longer Ohio Turnpike route or from a city outside the airport area. Refuelling near the return location also takes time, so factor that into your schedule.

If you know in advance that you need more time, contact Avis directly or reach out to support to request a hire extension before your scheduled return time. Extensions are subject to vehicle availability and may reprice your hire.

At Ohio airport locations such as CMH, CLE, and DAY, after-hours key drop options are available if you need to return outside staffed hours. However, you remain responsible for the vehicle until Avis officially checks it in the next working day, so document the car's condition and fuel level with photos before dropping the keys.