Ireland is not Canada. They are two diferent markets. Moreover, Avis must comply with Irish rules regarding what is and is not included in the rate.
This has been the case for decades. It also happens with air tickets & hotels, just to name a few. As a resident of Canada, there are all manner of discounts and special fares and rates available to you in the EU, which are not available to a resident of an EU Member State.
The reason that Avis does not typically demand documentation for residence and discount codes is that the better deterrent against rental fraud is the denial of insurance coverage in the event of property damage or even worse, injury. That is when insurance carriers investigate. When they find out that one has made a false statement in connection with the rental agreement and that it was therefore void, pretty much all insurance is voided, at least as to he event in question.
Crime never pays.
Last edited by Often1; Aug 22, 2018 at 9:24 am