Rental requirements for Avis at LHR
London Heathrow Airport
Quick answers
- Can I use a debit card with Avis at LHR?
- Conditional. Avis Heathrow publishes debit-card and credit-card policy sections; exact card qualification is location/booking specific.
- How much is the Avis deposit at LHR?
- Deposit varies. Amount depends on vehicle.
- Does Avis at LHR require a return flight?
- Conditional: Return-travel proof is conditional under the branch/provider renter requirements.
- What is the minimum age to rent from Avis at LHR?
- Not published
Payment
Debit accepted
with conditions
Deposit / hold
Varies
Depends on vehicle
Return flight
Conditional
Minimum age
Not published
What you need before pickup
- Return-travel proof is conditional under the branch/provider renter requirements.
- Main Heathrow station serves terminals 2, 3 and 4 by shuttle; Terminal 5 uses a separate nearby facility.
- Store terminal/branch when a reservation is tied to T5 or Prestige/Select Series.
- Age requirements vary by vehicle and renter profile.
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ID & documents to bring
Document requirements can depend on your payment method, residency, or where your license was issued.
Driver's license
Valid driver’s license required at pickup; see the cited official branch/provider renter requirements.
Passport
For international rentals, Avis country/airport guidance may require photo ID such as a passport; passport is not stated as universally required for all renters.
International Driving Permit (IDP)
Avis global renter guidance says renters outside their home country may be required to present an IDP; the original license must also be presented.
See all ID & document details2 more document requirements · Some details are not published.
Card in renter's name
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Second ID
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Address match
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Return / onward travel
Return-travel proof is conditional under the branch/provider renter requirements.
Additional proof
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Local renters
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Foreign renters
International renters may need additional photo ID/passport and, depending on destination/license, an IDP.
View 2 official sources
Full rental requirementsPayment, deposit, return travel, age and vehicle restrictions.
- Debit card
- Conditional
Avis Heathrow publishes debit-card and credit-card policy sections; exact card qualification is location/booking specific.
- Deposit / hold
- Deposit varies
Deposit/authorization depends on vehicle and reservation.
- Return flight
- Conditional
Return-travel proof is conditional under the branch/provider renter requirements.
- Minimum age
- Not published
Age requirements vary by vehicle and renter profile.
- Credit check
- Not published
- Vehicle restrictions
- Store terminal/branch when a reservation is tied to T5 or Prestige/Select Series.
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- Conditional
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Deposit/authorization depends on vehicle and reservation.
- Minimum age
- Not published
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Conditional
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Deposit/authorization depends on booking and payment method.
- Minimum age
- Not published
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Authorization/deposit varies by booking and vehicle group.
- Minimum age
- Not published
- Return flight
- Not required
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Deposit/authorization varies by booking and vehicle category.
- Minimum age
- Not published
- Return flight
- Not required
| Rental company | Debit | Deposit | Return flight | Min age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Conditional | Deposit variesDeposit/authorization depends on vehicle and reservation. | Conditional | Not published |
| Enterprise | Conditional | Deposit variesDeposit/authorization depends on booking and payment method. | Conditional | Not published |
| Hertz | Accepted | Deposit variesAuthorization/deposit varies by booking and vehicle group. | Not required | Not published |
| SIXT | Not accepted | Deposit variesDeposit/authorization varies by booking and vehicle category. | Not required | Not published |
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Sources & corrections
This source is not specific to the airport location. Confirm local details before pickup.
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