Avis Preferred
Join Avis Preferred and earn 500 Bonus Miles in the process!*
Join our free loyalty programme and enjoy life in the fast lane
As a member your will have access to the perks of our priority service straight away. Plus, when you book direct with us you won’t find a cheaper Avis car anywhere else.
Here are some of the benefits that will come your way:
- A €15 voucher for your next trip after two rentals.
- Priority service every time - jump the queue with pre-prepared paperwork and your vehicle at the ready.
- The full Avis App experience - Sign up, download our App and you’re in complete control of your car or van rental. Change or upgrade your rental as you approach a hire location, and choose the exact make and model you want. All at the touch of a button.
- A voucher for a free weekend after three rentals.
- Keys and paperwork waiting - in some locations, your keys and paperwork will be waiting for you in the car.
Self-Serve functionality is switched on at leading Avis locations across Europe, while priority service is available at over 3,000 car hire locations worldwide – and membership is completely free.
Book direct on this website making sure you are signed in to your Avis Preferred account. This way we can guarantee you access to the best deals.
Rented with us in the last six months? You can retroactively add rentals to your loyalty account. That way you can get to your rewards even quicker.
Finally, Avis Preferred's loyalty benefits can be earned worldwide by members based in the following countries:
Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Loyalty benefits can only be redeemed in the countries listed above.
Membership tiers
The more rentals you make with Avis Preferred, the more rewarding it gets. With three membership tiers based on your rental history over the last year, there are pleasant surprises in store for everyone – from car upgrades to free weekend getaways.
Hire with us five times or more (and spend €1,000) within a year and you’ll automatically qualify for Avis Preferred Plus. This means you’ll receive priority car availability, a free extra driver on every trip and a complimentary vehicle upgrade whenever possible.
Hire ten times or more (spending €2,000) within a year to join our highest tier, Avis President’s Club. Along with Avis Preferred and Preferred Plus benefits, you’ll also have guaranteed access to vehicle upgrades at railway stations and airports, and whenever available in downtown locations – and double upgrades at weekends, depending on availability.
As an Avis Preferred member you have access to our dedicated Preferred customer services team. The Preferred hotline is available to Avis Preferred members ensuring you have quick access to the best service possible.
Avis Preferred
On signing up to Avis Preferred, this is the membership you’ll automatically receive. It’s free to join and you’ll have access to all of these great benefits:
- Priority service
- Upgrade voucher** – received once per new membership after completion of second rental.
- Money off voucher – received once per new membership after completion of second rental.
- Weekend voucher* – received once per new membership after completion of third rental.
Avis Preferred Plus
Members who spend €1,000 on 5 or more rentals in a year automatically qualify for Avis Preferred Plus, unlocking these additional benefits:
- Priority service
- Priority for availability
- Single upgrade upon availability**
- Weekend voucher* – received once per new membership after completion of third rental.
- Free additional driver
Avis President's Club
Members who spend €2,000 on 10 or more rentals a year qualify for our premier tier – Avis President’s Club. In addition to Avis Preferred and Preferred Plus membership benefits, President’s Club includes the following exclusive benefits:
- Priority service
- Priority for availability
- Single upgrade upon availability**
- Double upgrade upon availability on weekends**
- Weekend voucher* – received once per new membership after completion of third rental.
- Free additional driver
- Single upgrade guaranteed***
How to join
To join Avis Preferred online now, and receive your Preferred Membership number by email in a matter of minutes, please follow the instructions below:
- Make sure you have your driving licence and payment card details to hand.
- Before you click 'Join Avis Preferred Online Now', please read the below instructions:
- Once you click through, please refer to the "Join Avis Preferred" section on the right side of the page and enter the email address you would like to use for all correspondence.
- Select "Leisure" in the 'Account Type' drop down menu.
- Your screen will re-load and ask you for a promotional code - enter 'flyingblue' here
Already a member
Access your online account here and complete your email address and password in the ‘Sign in’ box. Select ‘View Statement’ to view your tier status, balance information and Avis Preferred loyalty FAQs.
Create an online account here.
Link your online account to your Avis Preferred membership here
You may need to access your Avis Preferred membership profile to opt in for Loyalty benefits here. Complete your email address and password in the ‘Sign in’ box and select ‘Manage my Profile’. Click on ‘Change’ under ‘Personal Details’ then ‘Yes’ to subscribe to our Loyalty Programme. While you are in your profile please check your personal details such as payment card to ensure everything is up to date.
Track your Tiers, Manage your Bookings
Once logged in to Avis Preferred you can track your progress up the loyalty tiers (in terms of both number of rentals and total spend), submit any missing rentals to the scheme or ask us any questions or raise any concerns you may have. This is your portal to view statements, check booking history, amend your contact details and rental preferences and update credit card information.
To keep the benefits flowing, it’s important that you stay opted in to receive Avis Preferred newsletters and ensure your profile is complete. If, on the back of your Avis Preferred card it states “Without MRA”, sign into your account and update your profile to accept our Master Rental Agreement’s terms and conditions and enjoy our streamlined services. Do this and you’ll catch our latest offers and receive your next bundle of reward vouchers. You can also check these preferences in your online account, when you sign in.
We recommend that you create an online account so that you can manage your personal details. If you’re an existing member, link your Avis Preferred profile to an online account here
The Small Print
- Avis Preferred members must make their reservation at least four hours in advance. Please ensure that your Avis Preferred profile is up-to-date (including an email address).
- Free weekend rentals are valid in Europe in the countries specified on your e-voucher for a three-day rental for a mid-size car. This includes fees, mandatory cover and taxes. Fuel, extra services and airport surcharges are not included.
- Single car upgrades are subject to availability for Avis Preferred Plus members. Double upgrades for Avis President’s Club members are also subject to availability.
- Upgrades are not eligible with vans, Avis Select Series, Luxury or Prestige cars, or rentals over 14 days.
- Avis President’s Club members’ single upgrades are guaranteed at airport and railway stations in Europe and at city-centre locations upon availability.
- Avis President’s Club members are guaranteed cars on demand with bookings made at least 48 hours in advance.
- To complete your Avis Preferred application, you just need your driver’s licence, payment card – and to be aged 21 or above.