ADVERTORIAL • October 2023

Why now’s the perfect time to book your road trip with Avis

Looking for a way to boost your Avios, and explore your destination to the max – all at the same time? Then it’s over to Avis car hire, which is handing out 1,000 bonus Avios to Executive Club Members simply for booking before 16 November 2023 and picking up your car by 15 December 2023. We head to the open road to find out more

1. Collect 1,000 bonus Avios

Thanks to Avis, those booking car hire between now and 16 November 2023 (for rental before 15 December 2023) will collect a whopping 1,000 bonus Avios while doing so – getting you all the closer to your next bucket-list Reward Flight adventure.

2. Add an additional driver for free

Prefer to share the driving duties with your partner or trusted pal? With Avis, you can add an additional driver completely free of charge. You’ll not only save cash on the extra driver (which you can spend, instead, on some fun road trip excursion), but can reap all the benefits of reducing the work load. In this case, you can switch drivers when one of you gets tired – meaning you can drive for longer and explore further.

3. Make family memories that last a lifetime

Road trips are a great opportunity to make lasting memories with your family or friends. Whether it’s singing along at the top of your lungs to your homemade playlist, stopping at roadside eateries for tasty snacks, or playing car games that get a little too competitive, there’s so much to love about the whole open road experience.

Deciding on where to take your next trip? Let this issue’s USA road trip guide be your inspiration, as five renowed travel writers head behind the wheel.

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4. Save time at the counter

The joy of picking up your Avis car rental is even sweeter when you’re heading for its dedicated Avis Preferred desk. Free to join, Avis Preferred lets you sign a master rental agreement, meaning no form filling at the counter, plus there are benefits to enjoy, with membership and 1,000 bonus Avios on your first Preferred rental. Alternatively, sign up for QuickPass. This is a free service that allows you to get to your vehicle quicker by providing your credentials and verifying your driving licence ahead of time, allowing you to start your adventure sooner.

5. Travel further afield

When you have your own set of wheels, you can go off the beaten track and explore further afield. Whether you want to get out of the city for a National Park hike, check out beaches up the coast, or just take a day trip to a local theme park, having your own car to hand makes life so much easier. Not to mention that you’ll get to see so much more of your destination in your own way – a must when the whole family is involved.

6. Enjoy your independence

If you’re heading out on holiday or on your own, having your own car can really boost your independence. In fact, solo road trips have actually been linked to improved confidence. You get to do what you want, when you want, and enjoy a sense of freedom along the way. And it all starts with hiring a car with Avis…

7. Don’t forget that added flexibility

Need to get to the airport before the local buses start running? Want to get to the trailhead for sunrise? Have to travel to another location but the trains aren’t running that day? Having a car makes your trip a lot more flexible and gives you some much-needed wiggle room. After all, it’s your holiday – your itinerary should be up to you!

Get bonus Avios with Avis

Terms & Conditions

1. This Promotion is open to British Airways Executive Club (BAEC) members (“Eligible Participants”)
2. To Participate, Eligible Participants must rent an Avis vehicle within the rental car group C or above and minimum of 3 days. (“Eligible Rentals”)
3. The Eligible Avis Rental must be booked between 00:01 13 October 2023 and 23:59 16 November 2023; and picked up between 00:01 13 October 2023 and 23:59 15 December 2023.
4. Eligible Rentals must be booked on ba.com, carhire-ba.com or with the BA call centre.
5. Reservations made on ba.com (post-login) and carhire-ba.com (with British Airways Executive Club passenger type selected) or with the British Airways Call Centre will automatically have the correct AWD embedded in the rental.
6. To collect Avios the Eligible Rentals must include the British Airways Executive Club membership number of the first named driver (the “renter”). The BAEC account number must be given at time of rental.
7. Valid for all participating rental locations worldwide. Offer subject to vehicle availability.
8. Eligible Rentals will receive 1,000 bonus Avios in addition to the standard award of 5 Avios per £1 spent on qualifying rentals.
9. If the rental is not paid in £ sterling, then the currency will be changed to £ sterling at the Avis exchange rate applicable on date of rental commencement (the date the car is collected).
10. The final rental value used to calculate the Avios award will exclude any charges for damage (actual damage charges or insurance excesses charged due to damage) and will exclude all taxes.
11. This Avios bonus is not valid on Prestige, Van or Chauffeur Drive rentals worldwide.
12. Offer may not be used in conjunction with any other coupon, promotion or mileage offer.
13. The awarding of Avios may take up to 8 weeks from date of rental.
14. This promotion is subject to the Avis and British Airways Partnership Terms and Conditions available at cahire-ba.com.
15. This promotion and all Avios issued are subject to Executive Club Terms and Conditions. (britishairways.com/conditions)
16. Renter must meet standard Avis age, driver and credit requirements.
17. Promoter: Avis Budget EMEA Ltd, Avis House, Park Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 2EW, United Kingdom. British Airways PLC is not a Promoter but is only a Supplier of Avios.