Rental requirements for Avis at SJD
Los Cabos International Airport
Quick answers
- Can I use a debit card with Avis at SJD?
- Not accepted
- How much is the Avis deposit at SJD?
- Deposit varies. Amount depends on vehicle and protection selection.
- Does Avis at SJD require a return flight?
- Not published
- What is the minimum age to rent from Avis at SJD?
- 21
Payment
Debit
not accepted
Deposit / hold
Varies
Depends on vehicle and protection
Return flight
Not published
Minimum age
21
What you need before pickup
- Valid driver’s license, qualifying photo ID and a bank credit card in the renter’s name are required.
- At SJD, LDW is optional for most groups but PDW is mandatory for groups J, XC, XG, XH, XI and XK.
- 21+; drivers ages 21-24 pay a young-driver surcharge.
- The bank credit card required to start the rental must be in the renter’s name and have at least one year since issuance.
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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
The primary renter must present a valid driver’s license from the country of residence with at least one year since issuance.
Passport
Foreign renters must present qualifying photo ID; accepted options include passport, Passport Card, FM2, FM3 or Permanent Residency. Mexican renters can use qualifying INE/IFE.
Card in renter's name
The bank credit card required to start the rental must be in the renter’s name and have at least one year since issuance.
See all ID & document details2 more document requirements · Some details are not published.
International Driving Permit (IDP)
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Second ID
A valid photo ID is required in addition to the driver’s license.
Address match
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Return / onward travel
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Additional proof
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Local renters
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Foreign renters
Foreign renters need accepted foreign-resident photo identification such as passport/Passport Card or qualifying Mexican immigration/residency documentation.
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Mexico insurance & counter costs
Required liability is not the same as optional damage protection. Booking channel can change what is already included.
What coverage is required at pickup?
If you booked a current direct Avis Mexico rate, Essential third-party liability is already in the package. Extra damage protection is optional for most cars, but SJD requires PDW for groups J, XC, XG, XH, XI and XK. Third-party bookings can differ.
Third-party liability
Current Avis Mexico Essential protection publishes third-party liability up to 1,000,000 MXN.
Damage protection (CDW / LDW)
Deposit impact
Basic cover: Essential: 30,000-90,000 MXN depending on vehicle group.
Fuller protection: Extended/Amplia: generally total rental amount +10% for eligible groups; not available for Jeep and Premium SUV in the published table.
Deposit differs with basic required cover versus fuller protection — see details.
See insurance & counter-cost detailsCredit-card coverage, outside liability proof, deposits, optional products and sources
Credit-card damage coverage
Extra counter coverage
Deposit with basic / required cover
Essential: 30,000-90,000 MXN depending on vehicle group.
Deposit with fuller protection
Extended/Amplia: generally total rental amount +10% for eligible groups; not available for Jeep and Premium SUV in the published table.
Liability details
Mexico liability coverage is required. Current direct Avis Mexico protection packages include Essential third-party liability, but the exact inclusion depends on the booked rate/channel.
Damage waiver details
Essential does not cover damage to the rental car. LDW is optional for most SJD vehicle groups, but PDW is mandatory for groups J, XC, XG, XH, XI and XK. Intermediate/Extended protection adds damage/theft coverage.
Outside liability proof
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Optional counter products
Additional damage/theft protection is optional for most groups; PDW is mandatory for the listed SJD specialty groups. Other coverages may be offered at the counter.
Booking channel
The transparent Essential/Intermediate/Extended package structure is published for current Avis Mexico direct rates. Third-party/OTA reservation inclusions should be checked in the booking confirmation.
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Full rental requirementsPayment, deposit, return travel, age and vehicle restrictions.
- Debit card
- Not accepted
A bank credit card in the renter’s name is required to start the rental. Debit may be used only for final payment at contract close.
- Deposit / hold
- Deposit varies
Current Avis Mexico protection deposits vary by vehicle group: Essential 30,000-90,000 MXN; Intermediate 15,000-45,000 MXN; Extended/Amplia generally total rental amount +10% for eligible groups.
- Return flight
- Not published
- Minimum age
- 21
21+; drivers ages 21-24 pay a young-driver surcharge.
- Credit check
- Not published
- Vehicle restrictions
- At SJD, LDW is optional for most groups but PDW is mandatory for groups J, XC, XG, XH, XI and XK.
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- Not accepted
- Deposit
- $700–$1,400 by vehicle
- Credit authorization is $700-$1,400 USD by vehicle class, plus rental cost. If Alamo TPL is declined using accepted Mexico liability proof, an additional $2,500 USD authorization applies.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Current Avis Mexico protection deposits vary by vehicle group: Essential 30,000-90,000 MXN; Intermediate 15,000-45,000 MXN; Extended/Amplia generally total rental amount +10% for eligible groups.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Current direct Budget Mexico packages publish deposits of 15,000 MXN (Lite), 3,000 MXN (Plus), and 0 MXN (Prime).
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- From $500
- Minimum $500 USD authorization; amount varies by vehicle, rental length, services and protections. If Enterprise TPL is declined using accepted liability proof valid in Mexico, an additional 45,000 MXN (about $2,500 USD) authorization applies.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Deposit varies by coverage and vehicle. Current Europcar Mexico table shows roughly 18,000-50,000 MXN with CDW for listed classes versus 170,000-400,000 MXN without CDW.
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Not published
- Accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Preauthorization varies by vehicle and protection. Current no-coverage amounts are 17,000-55,000 MXN by class; CDW/CDW2 reduce the class hold, while LDW uses the total rental amount plus the value of 3 additional rental days. Debit can require an additional deposit.
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- From $500
- Minimum $500 USD authorization; amount varies by vehicle, rental days, services and protections. If National TPL is declined using accepted liability proof valid in Mexico, an additional 45,000 MXN (about $2,500 USD) authorization applies.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Security authorization is 5,850 MXN, 11,700 MXN or 19,500 MXN depending on vehicle group.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
| Rental company | Debit | Deposit | Return flight | Min age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Not accepted | $700–$1,400 by vehicleCredit authorization is $700-$1,400 USD by vehicle class, plus rental cost. If Alamo TPL is declined using accepted Mexico liability proof, an additional $2,500 USD authorization applies. | Not published | 21 |
| Avis | Not accepted | Deposit variesCurrent Avis Mexico protection deposits vary by vehicle group: Essential 30,000-90,000 MXN; Intermediate 15,000-45,000 MXN; Extended/Amplia generally total rental amount +10% for eligible groups. | Not published | 21 |
| Budget | Not accepted | Deposit variesCurrent direct Budget Mexico packages publish deposits of 15,000 MXN (Lite), 3,000 MXN (Plus), and 0 MXN (Prime). | Not published | 21 |
| Enterprise | Not accepted | From $500Minimum $500 USD authorization; amount varies by vehicle, rental length, services and protections. If Enterprise TPL is declined using accepted liability proof valid in Mexico, an additional 45,000 MXN (about $2,500 USD) authorization applies. | Not published | 21 |
| Europcar | Not accepted | Deposit variesDeposit varies by coverage and vehicle. Current Europcar Mexico table shows roughly 18,000-50,000 MXN with CDW for listed classes versus 170,000-400,000 MXN without CDW. | Not published | 18 |
| Hertz | Accepted | Deposit variesPreauthorization varies by vehicle and protection. Current no-coverage amounts are 17,000-55,000 MXN by class; CDW/CDW2 reduce the class hold, while LDW uses the total rental amount plus the value of 3 additional rental days. Debit can require an additional deposit. | Conditional | 18 |
| National | Not accepted | From $500Minimum $500 USD authorization; amount varies by vehicle, rental days, services and protections. If National TPL is declined using accepted liability proof valid in Mexico, an additional 45,000 MXN (about $2,500 USD) authorization applies. | Not published | 21 |
| SIXT | Not accepted | Deposit variesSecurity authorization is 5,850 MXN, 11,700 MXN or 19,500 MXN depending on vehicle group. | Not published | 21 |
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