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Fleet List (UK)
Inspired by IAHtraveler's thread, now a sticky in this forum, and the many contributions of frequent Avis renters across North America, this is the beginning of a similar, perhaps more modest, thread for the UK.
Some important notes, especially for North American renters:
We look forward to seeing you in the UK soon ^ Avis category: Small Cars
Avis category: Medium Cars
Avis category: Large Cars
Avis category: Select Series All vehicles in the series are "guaranteed" make and model.
Avis category: Prestige All vehicles in the series are "guaranteed" make and model. Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Aston Martin DB9 Volante Aston Martin DBS Aston Martin V12 Vantage Aston Martin V8 Vantage Aston Martin V8 Vantage Cabriolet Audi A3 Cabriolet Audi A5 2.0 Sportback Audi A5 2.7 Sportback Audi A5 Cabriolet Audi A5 Coupe Audi A8 SE Exec 3.0 TDI quattro Audi Q5 4x4 Audi R8 V10 Audi R8 V10 Spyder Audi TTS Coupe Audi TTS Roadster Bentley GTC BMW 3 Series Touring BMW 330d M Sport BMW 5 Series BMW 5 Series Touring BMW X3 4x4 BMW X5 4x4 Ferrari 430 F1 Coupe Ferrari 430 Spider Ferrari 458 Italia Ferrari California Jaguar XF Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Jaguar XK R 5.0 Cabriolet Jaguar XK R 5.0 Coupe Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder Maserati Quattroporte S Mercedes C Class Estate Mercedes C Class Sport Mercedes E Class Cabriolet Mercedes E Class Coupe Mercedes E Class Estate Mercedes E Class Sport Mercedes ML350 CDI 4x4 Mercedes S Class Mercedes SL500 Mercedes Viano 8 Seats Nissan GTR Porsche 997 Turbo PDK (Gen 2) Porsche Cayenne 4x4 Porsche Cayenne GTS 4x4 Range Rover Discovery 4 HSE 4x4 Range Rover Sport Autobiography 4X4 Range Rover Sport Supercharged HST 4x4 Range Rover Vogue 4x4 Toyota Prius Hybrid Volkswagen Golf 2.0 GTD Volkswagen Golf R Volkswagen Scirocco Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI 4x4 |
Surely some of these are borderline in terms of trades descriptions act.
How can they call a BMW 3 series "large executive"? It's certainly not large.... And whether a model out sells the Mondeo, I have to wonder whether it is still "executive".... |
There was some chat about confusing car classes in the comments of this post on the Avis UK blog earlier this year. Basically Avis follow the European standard for ACRISS codes (pdf) which, despite being redrafted in the last decade, still has many loopholes. Vehicle cost can still be a particular cause for skewing classes, especially if you find a high priced compact like a BMW 1 Series.
And yes, the definition of "executive" is certainly up for question, especially when you're house hunting in the UK ;) |
Originally Posted by jamesbrownontheroad
(Post 17286436)
Inspired by IAHtraveler's thread, now a sticky in this forum, and the many contributions of frequent Avis renters across North America, this is the beginning of a similar, perhaps more modest, thread for the UK.
Some important notes, especially for North American renters:
Although I'm relatively new to Avis (and have had to start this thread with only example vehicles) I expect to be renting a lot more in the next 12 months (thanks to a rather sweet little competition prize). I will attempt to keep this post updated with any reports or posts from your good selves. If it sinks to the bottom of the forum in a matter of days I'll accept defeat :D We look forward to seeing you in the UK soon ^ Avis category: Small Cars
Avis category: Medium Cars
Avis category: Large Cars
Avis category: Select Series Note: all vehicles in the series are "guaranteed" make and model. Alfa Romeo Giulietta Audi A4 Saloon BMW 5 Series Automatic Citroën DS3 Fiat 500 Peugeot RCZ Volvo XC90 Automatic VW Golf CC Free VW Sharan Automatic Avis category: Prestige Note: all vehicles in the series are "guaranteed" make and model. Audi TTS Roadster Jaguar XF Mercedes S Class Audi A5 2.0 Sportback Aston Martin DB9 Volante Range Rover Sport Autobiography 4X4 Audi R8 V10 Volkswagen Touareg 4x4 Just to let you know Kia and Nissan are no longer on fleet in the UK |
Originally Posted by olivetti
(Post 17321816)
Just to let you know Kia and Nissan are no longer on fleet in the UK
Thanks |
jamesbrownontheroad: THANK YOU FOR PUTTING THIS TOGETHER! I'll make it a sticky since it's very useful!
Cheers, IAHtraveler! |
You're very welcome. Apologies in advance if I'm slow to update it, but I will respond to every update or ride report. ^
PS: Working primarily out of Northern Ireland, I had considered including the fleet list for Eire, given that we share a land border, both drive on the left and one way rentals between Northern Ireland and the Republic mix the fleets up a bit. However at this stage the Irish fleet seems too distinct to muddy the waters here. If anyone has questions re: GB / NI / RoI there's no harm in asking though. |
Can I ask if we can make this Europe-wide instead of just the UK? The EU is about the same size as the US, so why not?
I was recently upgraded to a Volvo V70 at AMS with an automatic tranny. |
Originally Posted by stimpy
(Post 17417699)
Can I ask if we can make this Europe-wide instead of just the UK? The EU is about the same size as the US, so why not?
Although the EU is roughly comparable in size, it seems to me that each country has a distinct Avis fleet, one that is negotiated and purchased locally. We could end up with a list of every make and model of European car currently on sale in Europe (see, for example, this, this, this and this) ... although then again, that seems sometimes to describe the North America fleet list quite well :D |
Originally Posted by jamesbrownontheroad
(Post 17424238)
We could do, although it will be beyond my travels for Avis-rentals in the next year or so.
Although the EU is roughly comparable in size, it seems to me that each country has a distinct Avis fleet, one that is negotiated and purchased locally. We could end up with a list of every make and model of European car currently on sale in Europe (see, for example, this, this, this and this) ... although then again, that seems sometimes to describe the North America fleet list quite well :D |
Originally Posted by olivetti
(Post 17321816)
Just to let you know Kia and Nissan are no longer on fleet in the UK
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For anyone interested in Avis prestige this is the full range:
Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Aston Martin DB9 Volante Aston Martin DBS Aston Martin V12 Vantage Aston Martin V8 Vantage Aston Martin V8 Vantage Cabriolet Audi A3 Cabriolet Audi A5 2.0 Sportback Audi A5 2.7 Sportback Audi A5 Cabriolet Audi A5 Coupe Audi A8 SE Exec 3.0 TDI quattro Audi Q5 4x4 Audi R8 V10 Audi R8 V10 Spyder Audi TTS Coupe Audi TTS Roadster Bentley GTC BMW 3 Series Touring BMW 330d M Sport BMW 5 Series BMW 5 Series Touring BMW X3 4x4 BMW X5 4x4 Ferrari 430 F1 Coupe Ferrari 430 Spider Ferrari 458 Italia Ferrari California Jaguar XF Jaguar XJ 5.0 V8 Jaguar XK R 5.0 Cabriolet Jaguar XK R 5.0 Coupe Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder Maserati Quattroporte S Mercedes C Class Estate Mercedes C Class Sport Mercedes E Class Cabriolet Mercedes E Class Coupe Mercedes E Class Estate Mercedes E Class Sport Mercedes ML350 CDI 4x4 Mercedes S Class Mercedes SL500 Mercedes Viano 8 Seats Nissan GTR Porsche 997 Turbo PDK (Gen 2) Porsche Cayenne 4x4 Porsche Cayenne GTS 4x4 Range Rover Discovery 4 HSE 4x4 Range Rover Sport Autobiography 4X4 Range Rover Sport Supercharged HST 4x4 Range Rover Vogue 4x4 Toyota Prius Hybrid Volkswagen Golf 2.0 GTD Volkswagen Golf R Volkswagen Scirocco Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI 4x4 I've driven the vast majority of the Avis UK normal fleet as well as some of the prestige range and all of the Select series, so happy to recommend if anyone needs some advise... |
Originally Posted by clubman
(Post 17448436)
I've driven the vast majority of the Avis UK normal fleet as well as some of the prestige range and all of the Select series, so happy to recommend if anyone needs some advise...
Thanks ^ |
Originally Posted by jamesbrownontheroad
(Post 17681090)
any tips in class K (Large Executive)?
Merc C comes pretty close in terms of handling etc but the 180 is a little weak in comparison... By the way they call it Large: Premium rather than Excutive. Would be interested to hear what you end up with... |
Originally Posted by clubman
(Post 17688475)
Would be interested to hear what you end up with...
When I booked back in October the Glasgow city centre branch was listed as open, but since then has decided to close for the entire of Christmas/New Year. So a trek out to Glasgow Airport, where the Audi and a fuel discount was offered in compensation. I'm not a snob, so happy enough. Didn't know it was a group F, though! |
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