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Does Avis have an airline staff discount?
Avis is another major global brand crew run into often, known for a strong presence at both airports and city locations. Here's the honest picture on discounts, and what it's actually like to rent from them.
Does Avis have an airline staff discount?
As with most of the big global brands, there's no single, universal "airline crew rate" advertised across the board — any staff arrangement tends to sit with specific corporate or airline partnerships rather than being open to everyone. Rather than hunting for a code that may not apply to you, the more reliable approach is comparing Avis's live rate against other providers for your exact trip.
Compare Avis against other providers
See the live rate for Avis and five other major providers side by side, for your exact dates and location.
Search car hire →Who this covers
- Cabin crew and flight attendants
- Pilots and flight deck
- Ground, ops and airport staff
- Air traffic control
- Retired airline and airport staff
- Immediate family, in most cases
Carrying proof of your travel-industry connection — an airline or airport ID, a company letter, or similar — is worth doing at pickup regardless of provider.
What Avis is like to rent from as crew
Avis leans toward a business-traveller feel — efficient counters, a solid loyalty programme ("Avis Preferred," free to join) that can speed up pickup, and generally well-maintained, newer fleets. It's a solid pick if you value a smoother, more corporate rental experience over the cheapest possible price.
What to check before you book
- Deposit and card requirements — a credit card in the main driver's name is standard. More on cards and deposits →
- Insurance and excess — confirm what's included on your specific rate. Insurance explained →
- One-way and cross-border rules if you're not returning to the same city. One-way rental tips →