Protections & Coverages

The renter is responsible for the full value of the Avis vehicle. However, you may purchase waivers that reduce your financial liability in the event of loss or damage to the Avis car as long as you comply with the terms of the rental agreement. The following options are available:

Option 1: Partial Damage Waiver (P.D.W.)

As its name suggests, the P.D.W. reduces the renter’s liability partially in the event of loss/damage to the rental car (any single event). Please refer to the table below for cost and liability details. The liability amount, along with the rental amount, is usually guaranteed by a major credit card.

CAR CATEGORY  COST PER DAY   MAXIMUM LIABILITY 
Economy, Compact, Intermediate US$15.00  US$900.00
 Compact SUV, Standard SUV, Minivan, Bus, Panel Van, Pick-Up Truck  US$20.00 US$1,500.00
Premium Sedan, Large SUV  US$30.00 US$3,000.00

Option 2: Loss Damage Waiver (L.D.W.)

The Loss Damage Waiver (L.D.W.) eliminates the renter's liability in the event of loss or damage to the Avis vehicle (any single event). Please refer to the table below for cost and liability details.

CAR CATEGORY  COST PER DAY   MAXIMUM LIABILITY 
Economy, Compact, Intermediate US$25.00  -
 Compact SUV, Standard SUV, Minivan, Bus, Panel Van, Pick-Up Truck  US$30.00 -
Premium Sedan, Large SUV  US$40.00 -

If you accept Loss Damage Waiver, please note that while there is no liability in the event of an accident, an additional credit card authorization of US$200.00 may be required. This pre-authorization hold of US$200.00 is normally reversed at the end of the rental provided that the vehicle is refueled and returned at the agreed date and time. L.D.W. is only applicable to rentals three (3) days and over.

PLEASE NOTE:

Avis waivers are not insurance and they are not mandatory; therefore, the waivers may be declined. However, if the renter declines our waiver, we reserve the right to request as a guarantee, a security deposit or credit card authorization (hold) that may be equal to the value of the car. Please note that if the renter intends to use a credit card that offers car rental insurance as a benefit, the security deposit may be reduced to a nominal amount of US$200.00 provided that you present proof of coverage in writing (e.g. Letter of Coverage) stating that the policy is valid in Jamaica. Please be aware that many credit cards and insurance policies issued outside of Jamaica do not provide coverage in Jamaica at this time.

It also is important to consider that if the Avis waiver is declined, the renter is responsible for the full cost of damage to the rental car up to the full value of the vehicle. Our rental agents are not qualified to assess the validity or suitability of any coverage not sold by Avis. As such, we strongly recommend that you fully understand the terms and conditions of any benefit provided by the credit card issuer. If there is a claim for damage/loss, and you intend to use the coverage benefit provided by a card issuer or other approved insurer, you are ultimately responsible for any portion of the claim not settled by the card issuer up to the full value of the vehicle.

Avis waivers do not cover lost tools, keys or remote entry devices.
Third party liability is covered under the quoted rates.