Your rental made faster than ever ...
... with the Avis app
Skip the queue, add your extras and choose your car with the new Avis app
Booking and managing car rentals is now easier than ever. You can change or upgrade your rental at the very last minute, as you approach a hire location. You can also skip the queue and collect your keys at the Avis Preferred locker, and choose the exact make and model you want.*
On the road, if your plans alter, extend your rental at the press of a button.
*Self-Serve functionality available on groups A, B, P and C for Avis Preferred bookings at OR Tambo International Airport and Cape Town International Airport. Find out more about these great features below.
Log in or sign up to enjoy these exclusive features:
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- "Simply search "Avis Car Hire" and download the "Avis Budget EMEA Ltd" app from the App Store or Google Play store.
- For local customers on Apple iPhones, please ensure you are signed into the South African App Store in order to download the correct app.
Skip the queue and collect your keys at the locker*
Chosen your car on the Avis app? Skip the queue and go straight to the Avis Preferred locker to collect your keys.
Simply scan your drivers licence and enter the RA number shown on the app to open the box with your keys in it.
Booked extras? Once you have collected your keys proceed to the counter to collect your pre-arranged extras.
*Currently available at Cape Town International Airport and OR Tambo International Airport with more locations coming soon.
Choose, change and upgrade your hire vehicle
Booking a hire car is easier than ever. The Avis app lets you search for vehicles with results filtered by size or features; hone in on rental locations; and see which Avis location is nearest to you.
But if you fancy a different make or model on the day, you can change or upgrade your vehicle the moment you arrive at the rental station. The app's new functionality lets you choose the exact car you want, right when you want it.
Extend your rental
Need to hang on to your rental car? A couple of screen-swipes will get that organised for you, without the bother of contacting the rental station.
Manage bookings
Plans can change: check, cancel or amend your booking details at any time; add a driver or secure extra equipment or services.
Track loyalty benefits
Whether you’re an Avis Preferred, Preferred Plus or President’s Club loyalty member* we’ve made it that much easier to view your tier status (and benefits), number of rentals, spend and rental history.
*The Avis Preferred Loyalty Programme is excluded from certain corporate agreements and partnerships.