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johndoe123 Apr 7, 2026 6:51 pm
Renting with a temporary license?
 
I have one of those paper licenses and a valid ID (passport).

How can I rent an Avis car?

I know their website says this should work, but it doesn't. Apparently the policy changed 2 years ago and they never updated it.

guv1976 Apr 7, 2026 6:55 pm
Originally Posted by johndoe123 (Post 37692526)
I have one of those paper licenses and a valid ID (passport).

How can I rent an Avis car?

I know their website says this should work, but it doesn't. Apparently the policy changed 2 years ago and they never updated it.
Which rental location? It's possible that policies vary from country to country.

johndoe123 Apr 7, 2026 6:57 pm
Originally Posted by guv1976 (Post 37692531)
Which rental location? It's possible that policies vary from country to country.
Scottsdale, AZ

In fact they confiscated my car. I went in to renew the contract and they wouldn't take it. I used self-checkout at the airport (but I do have a valid printed temporary license + passport).

guv1976 Apr 7, 2026 7:07 pm
Originally Posted by johndoe123 (Post 37692534)
Scottsdale, AZ

In fact they confiscated my car. I went in to renew the contract and they wouldn't take it. I used self-checkout at the airport (but I do have a valid printed temporary license + passport).
From "Who May Drive the Vehicle" under the Avis Terms and Conditions:

"Digital and temporary licenses are not acceptable for purposes of the rental."

johndoe123 Apr 7, 2026 7:09 pm
Originally Posted by guv1976 (Post 37692547)
From "Who May Drive the Vehicle" under the Avis Terms and Conditions:

"Digital and temporary licenses are not acceptable for purposes of the rental."
https://www.avis.com/en/customer-ser...nt-for-renting

"A temporary driver's license is acceptable only if it has no restrictions and is valid for the entire period of the rental."

Shrug. More conflicting advice.


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