Rental requirements for Avis at YYZ
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Quick answers
- Can I use a debit card with Avis at YYZ?
- Not accepted
- How much is the Avis deposit at YYZ?
- Deposit varies
- Does Avis at YYZ require a return flight?
- Not published
- What is the minimum age to rent from Avis at YYZ?
- 21
Payment
Debit
not accepted
Deposit / hold
Varies
Return flight
Not published
Minimum age
21
What you need before pickup
- A major credit card in the renter's name is required to qualify at pickup under the published YYZ terms
- Vehicle groups and renter age can change qualification requirements
- 21+; underage surcharge/restrictions apply to younger renters
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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 for the full rental period.
Passport
Foreign-license renters may be required to present a valid passport as secondary identification; the passport name must match the foreign driver’s license.
Card in renter's name
A major credit card in the renter's name is required to qualify at pickup under the published YYZ terms
See all ID & document details2 more document requirements · Some details are not published.
International Driving Permit (IDP)
Avis states an IDP is only valid with the original license but the current Canada guidance does not give a single universal requirement for when it must be carried.
Second ID
Additional personal identification is required for licenses without a photograph and may be required for foreign-license renters.
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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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-license renters may be required to present a passport as secondary ID.
View 2 official sources
Full rental requirementsPayment, deposit, return travel, age and vehicle restrictions.
- Debit card
- Not accepted
Debit cards are not accepted as the required credit credential at pickup at this location; they may be accepted for final payment subject to location terms
- Deposit / hold
- Deposit varies
Credit-card hold generally CAD $750 or estimated rental charges plus 20%, whichever is greater
- Return flight
- Not published
- Minimum age
- 21
21+; underage surcharge/restrictions apply to younger renters
- Credit check
- Not published
- Vehicle restrictions
- Vehicle groups and renter age can change qualification requirements
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- Conditional
Standard
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Exact YYZ Alamo deposit amount was not published in the official location material captured; Canadian airport policy requires sufficient qualifying funds and can require an additional deposit when no ticketed itinerary is presented
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Not accepted
Standard
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Credit-card hold generally CAD $750 or estimated rental charges plus 20%, whichever is greater
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
- Conditional
Standard
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Exact YYZ debit-card hold amount was not published in the official sources captured
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Conditional
Standard
- Deposit
- C$200–C$850 by vehicle category
- Exact YYZ deposit amount was not published in the captured location page; Enterprise Canada states renters without a ticketed return itinerary need a credit card plus a deposit between CAD $200 and $850 depending on location and vehicle class
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Not published
Off-airport
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Deposit/preauthorization amount was not published in the captured YYZ-specific material
- Minimum age
- Not published
- Return flight
- Not published
- Conditional
Standard
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Hertz Canada states debit authorization can be up to USD $500 in addition to estimated rental charges; exact YYZ authorization may vary
- Minimum age
- 20
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Conditional
Standard
- Deposit
- C$400–C$850 by vehicle category
- CAD $400 standard / CAD $850 listed higher-end classes for renters without a ticketed return travel itinerary
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Not published
Off-airport
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Deposit/preauthorization amount was not published in the captured YYZ-specific material
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
| Rental company | Branch | Debit | Deposit | Return flight | Min age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Standard | Conditional | Deposit variesExact YYZ Alamo deposit amount was not published in the official location material captured; Canadian airport policy requires sufficient qualifying funds and can require an additional deposit when no ticketed itinerary is presented | Conditional | 21 |
| Avis | Standard | Not accepted | Deposit variesCredit-card hold generally CAD $750 or estimated rental charges plus 20%, whichever is greater | Not published | 21 |
| Budget | Standard | Conditional | Deposit variesExact YYZ debit-card hold amount was not published in the official sources captured | Conditional | 21 |
| Enterprise | Standard | Conditional | C$200–C$850 by vehicle categoryExact YYZ deposit amount was not published in the captured location page; Enterprise Canada states renters without a ticketed return itinerary need a credit card plus a deposit between CAD $200 and $850 depending on location and vehicle class | Conditional | 21 |
| Europcar | Off-airport | Not published | Deposit variesDeposit/preauthorization amount was not published in the captured YYZ-specific material | Not published | Not published |
| Hertz | Standard | Conditional | Deposit variesHertz Canada states debit authorization can be up to USD $500 in addition to estimated rental charges; exact YYZ authorization may vary | Conditional | 20 |
| National | Standard | Conditional | C$400–C$850 by vehicle categoryCAD $400 standard / CAD $850 listed higher-end classes for renters without a ticketed return travel itinerary | Conditional | 21 |
| SIXT | Off-airport | Not published | Deposit variesDeposit/preauthorization amount was not published in the captured YYZ-specific material | Not published | 21 |
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