Stand a chance to win with Avis Budget SafeDrive

If you add Avis Budget SafeDrive to your Avis rental between 1 November 2025 and 31 January 2026, you’ll automatically be entered into our draw for a chance to win one of 40 Takealot vouchers worth R500 each.

For just R 20 a day you get...

Safety Features

ImpactAlert - Immediate assistance if your vehicle is in a severe accident
Panic button - Press your phone's power button 5 times for in-vehicle emergency
Severe weather alerts
Access to the Avis 24 hour emergency call centre

And earn great rewards for driving well

A daily score of 80 or more unlocks rewards such as a free coffee, smoothie or meal, daily
You can earn discretionary rewards from Avis based on great driving behaviour

What is Avis SafeDrive?

Avis SafeDrive is a smartphone app available on Android and IOS.

Through the app you will be able to access your trip data, see your driving scores, what you can do to improve them and redeem your daily rewards.

The app will also use your phone and the Avis SafeDrive Sensor to alert us of any severe impacts, turn your phone into a panic button for in-vehicle emergencies and give you access to the 24 hour emergency centre, ensuring you're safe while driving.

You will get all of this for just R20 per day!

Avis SafeDrive Review

" That is the key differentiator from almost any other car rental company in this country: it rewards its customers for driving well. " - Arthur Goldstuck

Read the full review here.

How Avis SafeDrive works

Follow these steps to activate Avis SafeDrive on your smartphone and in the rental vehicle. Once activated you will gain access to the Avis SafeDrive safety features and you can start tracking your driving progress and earning daily rewards.

Download

Download the Avis SafeDrive app and receive your Sensor at the Avis Counter.

Activate

Press the button on the Sensor and then follow the instructions on app to link your Sensor to your rental vehicle.

Stick On

Stick your SafeDrive Sensor to the velcro on your windscreen and make sure it's secure to to enable all features. Remember to switch on your Bluetooth, GPS and Mobile data when you drive.

Protected

You're now protected by Avis SafeDrive, ImpactAlert, panic button and severe weather alerts. Access to 24-hour medical assistance is at your fingertips.

Drive Safely

Watch your speed, corner gently, don't brake suddenly or accelerate harshly and don't text while driving.

Earn Rewards

Get rewards daily for great driving behaviour.

Important information

Avis SafeDrive is not available outside of the Republic of South Africa. Cellular connectivity may affect the functioning of the safety features.
Mobile data is needed to send immediate impact alerts - trip data can be sent via WiFi if the phone settings are set on the app.
You will be required to activate certain settings on your smartphone. To view the settings for your device please follow the relevant link below.
Price includes VAT.
Terms and conditions apply.

Terms and conditions: SafeDrive competition

Competition Overview: Customers who had Avis SafeDrive to their rental between 1 November 2025 and 31 January 2026 will be entered into a draw to win one of 40 Takealot vouchers, valued at R500 each.
Prize: 40 Takealot vouchers worth R500 each.
How to Enter: To be eligible for entry into the draw, you will need to add Avis SafeDrive your Avis booking between 1 November 2025 and 31 January 2026.
Competition Period: The competition runs from 1 November 2025 to 31 January 2026.
Eligibility:
1. Open to South African citizens aged 18 and over.
2. Not open to directors, employees, agents, service providers, or immediate family members of Avis, their agencies, or affiliated companies.
Winner Selection & Notification:
1. The 40 lucky winners will be randomly selected by Avis after 9 February 2026 and notified in mid-February 2026.
2. If a winner is uncontactable within 48 hours, a new winner will be drawn.
General Terms:
1. Prizes are non-transferable, non-refundable, and cannot be exchanged for cash.
2. Any entrant found violating these terms may be disqualified at Avis’s discretion.
3. By entering, participants accept these terms and agree to be bound by them.
Acknowledgement: By entering this competition, participants acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to these terms and conditions.

Stand a chance to win with Avis Budget SafeDrive