Avis Car Rental
in Gander

Hola Car Rentals is a premium partner of the leading car rental companies in Gander, including Avis, giving you exclusive access to our All Inclusive+ rate. This rate includes extra benefits that no other company can match:

• Full vehicle coverage with no deductible (applies only for certain rates and itineraries)
• Toll cashback: get back up to 5% of your total booking value for tolls charged during your rental
• Premium travel medical assistance for up to 5 passengers in case of emergency, covering up to CAD 200,000 (pre-existing conditions excluded)
• 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 at no additional cost, ensuring a unique Avis rental experience with complete protection and peace of mind during your trip in Gander.

No. With Hola Car Rentals, all costs and charges for your Avis booking in Gander 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 Avis 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 Avis counter in Gander 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 Avis 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 Gander International Airport (YQX) is located inside the terminal building at 1000 James Blvd, Gander, NF, A1V 1W7. No shuttle is required: after collecting your baggage, it is a short walk to the Avis counter and then directly to the vehicle lot, which is also within walking distance of the terminal.

Avis Preferred members can proceed to the counter, show their driver's license, and receive preprinted documents and keys without a lengthy check-in process.

Counter hours at the Gander airport location are:

• Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

After-hours pickup is not available at the airport counter, so plan your arrival accordingly. If you need to pick up or drop off outside these hours, the Avis downtown Gander location offers a free pickup service and 24-hour drop-off as an alternative.

The Avis counter at Gander International Airport (YQX) is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. After-hours pickup is not available at the airport location, so if your flight arrives outside these windows you will not be able to collect your vehicle there.

If your flight is delayed by less than 24 hours from your original pickup time, Avis will hold your reservation. If the delay exceeds 24 hours, contact support as soon as possible, though changes cannot be guaranteed.

For returns, Avis in Gander offers an after-hours key drop: park the vehicle in the designated area, lock it, and place the contract and keys in the key drop box. The downtown Gander location also supports 24-hour drop-off.

Keep in mind that a 29-minute grace period typically applies on return. Charges for extra time begin after 30 minutes and can escalate to a full additional day after 90 minutes, so plan your return carefully.

No, there are no toll roads anywhere in Newfoundland and Labrador, including in and around Gander. Roads such as the Trans-Canada Highway, which passes through the Gander area, are completely free to drive.

Because no toll infrastructure exists in the province, you will not encounter:

• Toll booths, cashless gantries, or electronic transponder systems
• Any toll-related charges on your Avis rental agreement
• Congestion charges or emissions zone fees

Toll programs offered by rental companies such as Avis are designed for regions where tolls exist and are simply not relevant for driving around Gander or anywhere else in Newfoundland and Labrador.

If your trip takes you to other Canadian provinces where tolls do apply, those charges would be billed separately through the Avis toll billing process. Keep any receipts from those portions of your journey in case you wish to submit a Tolls Cashback claim.

Yes, Tolls Cashback is included on all Hola Car Rentals bookings, including Avis rentals picked up in Gander, even though Newfoundland and Labrador has no toll roads.

If your trip extends beyond Gander into regions of Canada or elsewhere where tolls do apply, you can claim back up to 5% of your total Hola Car Rentals booking value for tolls paid during the rental period.

To claim after returning your Avis vehicle:

• Email [email protected] within 30 days of vehicle return
• Use the subject line: Tolls Cashback - HOLA followed by your confirmation number
• Attach your Hola Car Rentals reservation confirmation, the Avis rental agreement signed at the Gander counter, and a receipt or statement showing the toll charges paid

Refunds are issued to the same payment method used for your booking and typically process within 7 to 10 business days after approval. Late submissions received after 30 days are not accepted.

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

• A valid, original driver's license (not a digital copy)
• A major credit card in the main driver's name, with the driver's name printed on the physical card, for the security deposit hold
• A passport or valid government-issued photo ID
• Your booking confirmation or printed voucher
• Round-trip flight or travel tickets if you are visiting from abroad

If your driver's license is not in English and does not use a Latin alphabet (for example, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic script), an International Driving Permit (IDP) is required alongside your original license. For licenses in English or using a Latin alphabet, an IDP is recommended but not mandatory.

Note that Avis in Canada does not accept bank debit cards as credit identification for the deposit hold. Only major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB, or China Union Pay are accepted at the Gander location.

All documents must be physical originals. Digital versions shown on a phone or tablet will not be accepted at the Avis counter in Gander.

Yes, a major credit card is required to cover the security deposit hold when picking up your Avis rental in Gander. The card must be a physical card in the main driver's name, with the driver's name printed on it.

Avis in Canada, including the Gander location, does not accept bank debit cards or prepaid cards for the deposit hold. Accepted card networks include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club International, JCB, and China Union Pay.

The deposit is a temporary authorization, not a charge. It reduces your available credit until Avis releases it after you return the vehicle. Your bank controls how quickly the hold disappears, which can take up to 15 business days.

A few tips to avoid issues at the Gander counter:

• Ensure your card is enabled for in-person and international transactions before you travel
• Set a travel notice with your bank to prevent fraud blocks
• Bring a backup credit card in your own name in case your primary card is declined
• Virtual or single-use card numbers are not accepted, even if you prepaid your booking online

For Avis rentals in Gander, the security deposit is a temporary hold placed on your credit card at pickup. For standard vehicles rented in Canada, the typical hold is approximately CAD 300 to CAD 500, though some locations may require a minimum authorization of around CAD 750.

The exact amount is set by the Avis desk at the Gander location and can vary depending on the vehicle class, rental duration, and season. Premium or larger vehicles may carry a higher hold.

The hold is not a charge. It is a temporary authorization that reduces your available credit until Avis releases it after you return the vehicle in Gander. Your bank or card issuer controls when the funds become available again, which can take up to 15 business days after the rental closes.

To be prepared at the Gander counter, make sure your credit card has sufficient available credit above the estimated hold amount, and consider bringing a backup credit card in your own name.

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your Avis rental in Gander, but the additional driver must be present at the counter at the time of pickup with their own valid driver's license.

Whether the additional driver fee is included or charged at the counter depends on the rate you booked. If your confirmation states additional driver is included, no extra fee applies for the first additional driver. If it is not included, Avis charges approximately US$13 per rental day plus taxes, with a maximum cap of US$65 plus taxes.

For Avis rentals in Gander, the additional driver must be at least 25 years old at the time of pickup. Drivers under 25 may be subject to a young driver surcharge or could be declined as an additional driver.

Steps to add an additional driver at the Gander counter:

• Check your booking confirmation to see if additional driver is already included
• Bring the additional driver to the Avis counter in Gander at pickup
• Have them present their valid driver's license and ID
• Both the main driver and the additional driver must sign the rental agreement

Only drivers listed on the Avis rental agreement are covered by the vehicle's protections. Anyone not named on the contract who drives the car may void coverage.

Most Hola Car Rentals bookings include travel assistance coverage provided by Terrawind Global Protection, and this applies to Avis rentals picked up in Gander as well. However, this benefit is available only to non-North American customers. Canadian and US residents do not qualify.

If you are eligible, the coverage typically includes:

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

This can be particularly useful if you experience a medical emergency or accident while driving in Newfoundland, including on remote stretches of the Trans-Canada Highway near Gander, where the nearest major hospital may be some distance away.

To use the assistance, contact Terrawind 24 hours a day, 7 days a week before incurring expenses where prior authorization is required:

• Phone (toll-free or collect): +1 888 980 9992
• WhatsApp: +1 208 910 1001
• Email: [email protected]

Always check your Hola Car Rentals booking confirmation for the exact terms, limits, and coverage dates that apply to your Avis rental in Gander.

Avis rentals in Gander 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 avoid fuel charges on your Gander rental:

• At pickup, check the fuel gauge with the Avis agent and confirm the starting level is recorded on the rental agreement
• Take a photo of the dashboard showing the odometer and fuel gauge
• Refuel within approximately 10 to 15 km of the Avis return location in Gander before dropping off
• Keep your final fuel receipt showing the date, time, and station address
• For after-hours returns, leave the receipt in the key drop envelope and keep a photo of the full gauge

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

If the vehicle was not full at pickup, ask the Avis agent in Gander to record the exact level on the agreement. You only need to return it at that same level, not necessarily full.

Yes, one-way rentals with Avis are possible from Gander, but a drop-off fee may apply depending on the return location, vehicle class, and season.

When booking a one-way rental from Gander, the drop-off fee will be shown on the rate details page under the section labeled to pay at destination during checkout. It will also appear on your booking confirmation. This fee cannot be prepaid and is separate from your base rental rate.

General patterns to expect:

• Returning to another location within the same city or nearby area: often no drop-off fee
• Returning to a different city or province: a drop-off fee typically applies and varies by distance and vehicle class
• Cross-border returns (for example, returning to a US location): may be restricted or carry higher fees; confirm with Avis before booking

If the Avis counter in Gander charges a drop-off fee that differs from what your confirmation shows, keep all paperwork and contact support after the rental. The No Extra Charges© guarantee covers undisclosed fees that were not listed on your confirmation.

Yes, Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) coverage is available for your Avis rental in Gander, and depending on the rate you selected, it may already be included in your booking.

CDW and LDW reduce your financial liability for damage to the Avis rental vehicle caused by a collision, theft, or vandalism. A deductible may apply unless your confirmation explicitly states zero deductible.

What CDW and LDW typically cover for your Gander rental:

• Collision damage to the rental vehicle
• Theft or vandalism of the vehicle
• Repairs up to the vehicle's value, minus any applicable deductible

What CDW and LDW do not cover:

• Damage or injury caused to third parties (you need LIS or SLI for that)
• Tires, wheels, undercarriage, or roof damage unless specifically included
• Incidents involving prohibited use such as off-road driving or driving under the influence
• Damage caused by an unlisted driver

In Canada, including Gander, provincial law requires every rental vehicle to carry third-party liability coverage, which is included by default. You can also purchase higher supplemental liability limits through Avis at the Gander counter if you want additional protection.

Yes, Avis in Gander rents to drivers between the ages of 21 and 24, provided they hold a valid driver's license and a major credit card in their own name. However, a young driver surcharge typically applies for renters under 25.

For Avis rentals in Canada, including Gander, the young driver surcharge amount is set at the counter and may vary by location and vehicle class. Confirm the exact surcharge with the Avis agent in Gander at the time of pickup, as it will be added to your rental agreement as a daily fee.

A few important points for younger renters at the Gander location:

• The minimum rental age at Avis in Gander is 21 years old
• A valid major credit card in the renter's own name is required for the security deposit hold; debit cards are not accepted
• If you plan to add an additional driver who is also under 25, a separate young driver surcharge may apply for that driver as well
• For Avis, additional drivers must be at least 25 years old; drivers under 25 added as additional drivers may face restrictions or surcharges

Check your booking confirmation for any age-related conditions specific to your Avis rate in Gander before arriving at the counter.