Utes, Vans and smaller trucks can all be hired and driven using a standard car license. Larger trucks above 4.2m require a Medium or Heavy Rigid license whilst the larger bus option requires a Light Rigid license.
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Avis Commercial Hire in Australia
The Avis Commercial rental fleet provides a comprehensive range of Utes, Delivery and Moving Vans, Trucks, 4 Wheel Drive vehicles and large buses available for hire across Australia.
The Avis Ute rental fleet - hiring a Ute from Avis is easy with a choice of 4x2 and 4x4 Single and Dual Cabs to select from with both automatic and manual transmissions and tray or pick-up configurations. These vehicles are typically Toyota Hilux or Mitsubishi Tritons in petrol and diesel variations and come with all the expected safety and comfort features of a modern working ute.
Avis delivery and moving Van hire - The Avis van rental fleet kicks off with the 1 tonne Delivery Van, including the Toyota HiAce and the HiTop variant of the same vehicle with additional height for those larger items. At the larger end of their delivery truck rental range, Avis offer the 4.2m Isuzu or similar moving van rental with automatic or manual transmission and equipped with a hydraulic lift. All these vehicles can be driven on a standard car driving license. The largest moving van or cargo van rental from Avis is the 6.4m Isuzu or similar vehicle which requires a Medium Rigid (MR) license.
Avis Refrigerated Vans - Avis offer specialised refrigerated van hire with two variants. The 1 tonne Toyota HiAce or similar and the larger, 3 seater 4.2m small truck. Both vehicles can be hired and driven on a standard car license.
Avis Truck hire - The Avis Tautliner Truck rental fleet includes 4.2m trucks that can be driven on a car license, 6.4m and 7.4m metre trucks that require a MR license through to an 8.5m vehicle that requires a Heavy Rigid (HR) license.
Due to the more specialised nature of the Avis Commercial rental fleet, vehicles may not be available at all branches and their immediate availability may be published as On Request or not listed. If you cannot find the vehicle of your choice please contact the DriveNow Reservations team with your requirements and we will source the vehicle to fulfill your needs.
Whilst every effort is made by Avis to match your booking request against the vehicle of your choice, Avis does not guarantee a specific make or model and actual vehicles offered in each Avis rental class by location.
Common questions when renting an Avis Commercial Vehicle
What kind of license do I require to hire a commercial vehicle with Avis?
Does Avis offer long term commercial rental rates?
Yes on rental periods of greater than 60 days. Contact the DriveNow Reservations team on 1300 547 214 for further information.
Can I take an Avis Commercial vehicle above the Snow Line?
In many cases this is not possible however there are exceptions. Contact the DriveNow Reservations team on 1300 547 214 with your requirements.
Am I liable for any traffic violation whilst driving an Avis vehicle?
Yes.
Am I covered if I damage other property?
Avis provide unlimited liability and property damage with their rental rates at no additional cost. This includes public liability covering injury or death to persons outside the Avis vehicle and for property damage, damage to property other than the Avis vehicle or renter, drivers's or passengers's property.
Please note that this guide should be read as indicative of the make and model that Avis offer in each vehicle class. Images are for illustration purposes only.
