Address:
Valdalen 570, Karlstad, XX, 65591, Sweden
Phone:
46 54211111
Hours of Operation:
If flying in, the rental counter is within the terminal with a short walk to the car lot.
Supplemental Liability Insurance is not available at this location.
Damage
What products reduce the amount I may be liable to pay if the vehicle is damaged during the rental?
If you have Damage Waiver (CDW) and the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are damaged, the amount you may be liable to pay for the damage will be reduced to no more than the excess stated on your rental agreement meaning you'll pay for the cost of repair or replacement or the excess, whichever is less, for each separate incident of damage, plus a damage processing fee of 390.00 NOK. If you can show the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund these costs to you. If you can show the damage was less than we said, we will refund you the difference. If you are a consumer, i.e. a physical person who acts primarily for purposes that fall outside the scope of business activities, and if you can make it probable that the damage or loss was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, you are not liable for any costs.
Furthermore, should you not complete a damage report form upon collection/returning of the vehicle or on our request, we reserve the right to charge you the full amount of any damage to the vehicle or third party vehicle/property. Should a damage report be completed by you, we will only charge you the amount of the excess for any damage or the actual cost, whichever is cheapest. We are entitled to charge one excess per incident for all cases of damage.
How much is the excess?
The excess will be 7500.00 SKR You can reduce the excess even further by buying an excess reduction product. We are entitled to charge on excess per incident for all cases of damage.
How do I get Damage Waiver?
In most cases, Damage Waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it's included, it will be stated on your rental agreement and in your booking confirmation email. If it is not included, the price depends on the vehicle you're renting and the place you're renting it from. But you can expect it to cost between 40.00 SEK and 110.00 SEK a day.
Is there an excess reduction product available to reduce my excess further?
Yes, Super Damage Waiver (SCDW) is an excess reduction product which reduces your excess to zero. The price depends on the vehicle and location - but you can expect it to cost between 105 SEK and 125 SEK a day.
Will I need to pay if the windscreen or any other window is damaged?
It will be treated the same as any other damage to the vehicle.
How do I get Windscreen Protection?
If you've bought Windscreen Protection, it will be stated on your rental agreement. The price depends on the vehicle you're renting and the place you're renting it from. But you can expect it to cost 30 SEK a day.
What happens if I damage any optional extras I rent from you?
If any optional extras are damaged, you have to pay for the cost of replacement, or their estimated repair costs in addition to the rental fee. If you are a consumer and if you can make it probable that the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, you are not liable for such costs.
Are there any times when the excess would not apply?
Yes, the amount you pay will not be reduced if damage was caused by - or as a result of:
What may I be liable to pay if I don’t have Damage Waiver?
If the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are damaged during your rental, unless you can prove the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, you'll have to pay:
If you are a consumer and if you can make it probable that the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, you are not liable for such costs.
Where can I find information of damage charges I've paid?
If we find damage, we'll charge the amount you have to pay to your card. Unless you've asked us to send you a receipt by post or email, you'll be able to find details of this payment here WWW.AVIS.SE.
Theft
What products reduce the amount I may be liable to pay if the vehicle is lost or stolen during the rental?
If you have Theft Protection waiver (TP) and the vehicle is stolen, the amount you may be liable to pay will be reduced to no more than the excess stated on your rental agreement meaning you'll pay for the cost of repair or replacement or the excess, whichever is less. If you can show the damage was less than we said, we will refund you the difference. If you are a consumer and if you can make it probable that the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, you are not liable for such costs.
How much is the excess?
The excess will be 7500.00 SKR You can reduce the excess even further by buying an excess reduction product.
How do I get Theft Protection waiver?
In most cases, Theft Protection waiver is provided with the vehicle as standard. If it is included, it will be stated on your rental agreement and in your booking confirmation email. If it isn't included, the price depends on the vehicle you're renting and the place you’re renting it from. But you can expect it to cost between 15 SEK and 40 SEK a day.
Is there an excess reduction product available to reduce my excess further?
Yes, Super Theft Protection waiver (STP) is an excess reduction product which reduces your excess to zero. The price depends on the vehicle and location - but you can expect it to costs 15 SEK a day.
What happens if I lose any optional extras I rent from you or if they are stolen?
If any optional extras are lost or stolen, you have to pay for the cost of replacement in addition to the rental fee. If you are a consumer and if you can make it probable that the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, you are not liable for such costs.
Are there any times when the excess would not apply?
Yes, the amount you pay will not be reduced if the loss or theft was caused by - or as a result of:
What may I be liable to pay if I don't have Theft Protection?
If the vehicle, keys, any accessories or any vehicle documents are lost or stolen during your rental, you may be liable to pay:
If you are a consumer and if you can make it probable that the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, you are not liable for such costs.
Where can I find information of theft charges I've paid?
If a loss or theft has occurred, unless you make it probable that the theft was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we'll charge the amount you have to pay to your card.
Damage to people and their property
What may I be liable to pay if I injure someone whilst driving?
Third Party Liability (TPL) cover is provided with the vehicle as standard. This means that if you have an accident in our vehicle and you injure someone, including any of your passengers, or you damage anything which belongs to them, you will be charged our cost for repairing the third party vehicle. Third Party Liability cover does not cover any death or injury suffered by the driver of our vehicle or any damage to personal items in our vehicle.
Are there any times when third party liability cover would not apply?
If the law requires us to provide you with third party liability cover, the minimum cover required by law will still apply but we, or our insurer, may seek to recover our costs from you if the accident was caused by:
What products cover the driver of the vehicle and personal items in the vehicle?
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) covers the driver of the vehicle in the event of an accident. It reduces the amount you may be liable to pay in the event of an accident to zero. Personal Accident Insurance provides the following benefits:
Who provides Personal Accident Insurance?
Personal Accident Insurance is underwritten by CODAN FORSIKRING NUF. You will need to agree to their terms and conditions. Our agent, Avis Europe Risk Management Limited retains 20% of the price you pay after insurance premium tax has been deducted, as commission.
How do I get Personal Accident Insurance?
If you've bought Personal Accident Insurance, it will be stated on your rental agreement. The price depends on the location you're renting from, but you can expect it to costs 25 SEK a day.
Can I increase my cover and reduce my excess?
Yes, Super Personal Accident Insurance (SPAI) reduces your excess to 0 SEK per claim and provides the following enhanced benefits:
Is Super Personal Accident Insurance available when renting any vehicles?
Yes, you can buy Super Personal Accident Insurance not matter what vehicle you rent.
How do I get Super Personal Accident Insurance?
If you've bought Super Personal Accident Insurance, it will be stated on your rental agreement. The price depends on the location you’re renting from, but you can expect it to cost 40 SEK a day (25 SEK for PAI and 15 SEK for SPAI).
What will you pay if I don't have Personal Accident Insurance?
If the driver of the vehicle is involved in an accident and is injured or dies, we will not pay their costs. If any personal items in the vehicle are damaged, lost or stolen, we will not pay for their repair or replacement.
For information, passengers are considered third parties and would benefit from the third party liability cover provided with the vehicle as standard.
Protection packages
I want to buy more than one protection product, can I get a protection package?
Yes, we offer:
The price depends on the vehicle and location - but you can expect it to costs between 100 SEK and 200 SEK a day.
Third party protection products
I have bought a protection product from an external provider, can I use it?
If you decide to buy cover from someone else, you will have to pay our full costs. It is your responsibility to ensure you understand the terms of any cover you buy from an external provider and for any claim you make. We are unable to help you with your claim.
We accept:American Express (excluding American Express Traveller's Cheque cards), Diners cards, Discover cards, Visa credit cards, Visa debit cards, MasterCard credit cards, MasterCard debit cards, Avis-issued charge cards.
We don't accept Visa Electron cards, Maestro cards, Cirrus cards, JCB cards, any pre-paid cards even if they carry the Visa or MasterCard logo or any other cards not listed above. We do not accept Digital Payment Cards.
The amount of the pre-authorisation is calculated based on:
1) the vehicle rental price (including all optional extras you've requested), calculated at the start of the rental based on the intended length of the rental; and
2) an additional 20% of the vehicle rental price.
If you have selected our Pay Now option, when booking, the sum you have paid will be deducted from the pre-authorisation value.
If you'd like more details, please call the Reservations team or ask a member of our team.
Visa and MasterCard debit cards are accepted.
Do I need to bring my driving licence with me?Yes. All drivers must bring all parts of their valid driving licence with them. They must bring both their driving licence and either an international driving licence or an official English translation, by a notary, of their driving licence if:
We do not accept digital driving licenses.
Is there a minimum length I must have held my licence for?Yes. All drivers must have held their licences for at least 1 year. If a licence does not show the driver has held it for the minimum period, then they must provide evidence, such as:
Additional drivers must meet the same requirements as the primary driver. Additional Driver fees may apply for all additional drivers. Check at the time of rental for complete details.
How old do I need to be to rent a vehicle?
To drive our vehicles, you and all of your drivers need to be at least 19 years old and have held a full, valid drivers license for at least 1 year at the start of your rental. A higher minimum age limit may apply to certain vehicles.
I'm under 25, do I need to pay a young driver surcharge?
No, so long as you hold a full, valid driving license for at least 1 year.
Are there any maximum age restrictions?
No, so long as you hold a full, valid driving license for at least a year.
Estimated total includes base rate, taxes, and surcharges. Items such as coupon discounts, child safety seats and gas are NOT included in the estimated total. Optional coverages and one-way fees are subject to tax in certain locations. This tax is not reflected in the Estimated Total.
Estimated total is subject to change based upon exchange rates at the time of rental.
The amount of the pre-authorisation is calculated based on:
1) the vehicle rental price (including all optional extras you've requested), calculated at the start of the rental based on the intended length of the rental; and
2) the equivalent of $110 in Swedish Krona (SEK)
If you have selected our Pay Now option, when booking, the sum you have paid will be deducted from the pre-authorisation value.
If you'd like more details, please call the Reservations team or ask a member of our team.
The prices we give you for optional extras when you book will generally be the price you will pay. Exchange rates or other reasons beyond our control may alter prices.
Customers with disabilities
I have a disability, do you offer adapted vehicles?
No, regrettably, we do not currently offer specialty adapted vehicles at this time.
I have a disability, do you offer hand controls?
No, regrettably, we do not currently offer hand controls or panoramic mirrors at this time.
Popular optional extras to rent
I have small children, do you offer child seats?
Yes, we offer baby, infant, child and booster seats. A baby seat is typically suitable for a child from birth to 12 months old and weighing no more than 13 kilos. An infant seat is typically suitable for a child aged 9 months to 4 years old and weighing between 9 and 18 kilos. A child seat is typically suitable for a child aged 4 to 11 years old and weighing between 15 and 36 kilos. A booster seat is typically suitable for a child aged 8 to 11 years old and weighing between 20 and 45 kilos.
In some rental locations, we may arrange for a third party to fit the seat for you. But remember, it is always your responsibility to check the seat is fitted correctly before you drive away.
Please note: In Poland, all children must normally use a child car seat until they're 12 years old or 135 cm tall.
How much are your child seats?
The fee for renting a seat will depend on where you're renting but you can expect it to cost between 100.00 SEK - 400.00 SEK per day.
If the seat is damaged, lost or stolen, you will have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost between 500.00 SEK and 3500.00 SEK on top of the hire fee. If you are a consumer and if you can make it probable that the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, you are not liable for such costs.
I'm not familiar with the area; can I rent a GPS (satellite navigation system)?
Yes, we offer a couple of products which provide satellite navigation systems:
GPS - Device the fee for renting a GPS will depend on where you¿re renting - but you can expect it to cost 125 SEK a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you¿ll only be charged for a maximum of 10 days and get to use the GPS for the duration of your rental, up to 31 days.
If the GPS is damaged, lost or stolen, you'll have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost between 500 SEK and 1500 SEK on top of the hire fee. If you are a consumer and if you can make it probable that the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, you are not liable for such costs.
Travel Companion Tablet - This provides a GPS service as well as other useful features you may need when travelling. The fee for hiring Travel Companion Tablet is 200 SEK a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you'll only be charged for a maximum of 10 days and get to use the device for the duration of your rental, up to 31 days. If the Travel Companion Tablet is damaged, lost or stolen, you'll have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost from 3200 SEK on top of the hire fee. If you can show the damage or loss was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, we will refund this cost to you.
Please note: In some countries, it is against the law to use a GPS that tells you where speed cameras are. If you plan to travel outside Sweden, you should check to see whether you can use our GPS as it will give you speed information.
Do you offer an audio tour guide service on your GPS?
No, unfortunately we do not offer an audio tour guide service at this time.
I want to be able to access the internet anywhere I go, do you offer a solution?
Yes, we offer a couple of products which provide access to the internet.
Mobile Wi-Fi devices - This provides 500MB data per day. We provide this service on behalf of a third party - so you will need to read and agree to separate terms and conditions with them. We'll give you these terms and conditions at the rental location.
How much does Mobile Wi-Fi cost?
The fee for hiring mobile Wi-Fi will depend on where you're renting - but you can expect it to be 125 SEK a day.
If the mobile Wi-Fi device is damaged, lost or stolen, you'll have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost from 500.00 SEK to 1500.00 SEK on top of the hire fee. If you are a consumer and if you can make it probable that the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, you are not liable for such costs.
If the mobile Wi-Fi device, the sim card or any mobile Wi-Fi accessories are damaged, lost or stolen, you'll have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost from 500.00 SEK to 1500.00 SEK on top of the hire fee. If you are a consumer and if you can make it probable that the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, you are not liable for such costs.
Travel Companion Tablet - This provides 1GB data per day, as well as other useful features you may need when travelling. The fee for hiring Travel Companion Tablet is 200 SEK a day. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you'll only be charged for a maximum of 10 days and get to use the device for the duration of your rental, up to 31 days.
If the Travel Companion Tablet is damaged, lost or stolen, you¿ll have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost from 3200 SEK on top of the hire fee. If any Travel Companion Tablet accessories are damaged, lost or stolen, you'll have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost from 25 to 120 SEK on top of the hire fee. If you are a consumer and if you can make it probable that the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, you are not liable for such costs.
Please note: In many countries, it is illegal to drive while using a handheld mobile phone, tablet or other communications device. It is your responsibility to drive safely and according to the laws of the country you¿re driving in.
Winter equipment to rent
I'm concerned about the road conditions, do you offer all-weather tyres?
Yes, if the rental location you're hiring from is in an area where it's illegal to drive without all-weather tyres at certain times of year, the vehicle will automatically be supplied with them-and the fee will be included in your rental fee or contract.
I'm going skiing, do you offer snow chains?
No, unfortunately we do not offer snow chains at this time. However all our cars come with studded winter tyres as required by law.
I have brought my own skis with me, do you rent ski racks?
Yes, some rental locations offer ski racks. You can expect to pay between 175.00 SEK and 625.00 SEK a day to rent a Ski Rack from us. If you rent the vehicle for more than 10 days, you'll only be charged for a maximum of 10 days and get to use the ski rack for the duration of your rental, up to 31 days.
Ski racks can't be fitted to all our vehicles, so you may need to upgrade if you need one. This may increase the price of the vehicle and any excess you have to pay.
If the ski rack is damaged, lost or stolen, you'll have to pay for a replacement. This is likely to cost 1250.00 SEK on top of the hire fee. If you are a consumer and if you can make it probable that the damage was not in any way your fault or due to your negligence, you are not liable for such costs.
Please give us at least 24 hours notice if you want to hire a ski rack. If you need it at shorter notice, please call the Reservations team.
I've left my hands-free kit behind, do you rent them?
No, unfortunately we do not offer hands-free kits at this time.
I'm moving items, do you rent blankets?
No, unfortunately we do not offer blankets at this time.
I'm moving items, do you rent trolleys?
No, unfortunately we do not offer trolleys at this time.
Optional extras available to buy
I've left my USB charger behind, do you sell them?
No, unfortunately we do not sell USB charges at this time.
I've left my mobile charger behind, do you sell them?
No, unfortunately we do sell mobile charges at this time.
I want to charge my device in the car, do you sell car chargers?
No, unfortunately we do sell car charges at this time.
I've left my iPhone 5 cable behind, do you sell them?
No, unfortunately we do sell iPhone cables at this time.
I want to keep the vehicle for longer, what should I do?
If you want to extend the rental please contact us as soon as possible. At the latest, this should be before the end date and time on your rental agreement. Extra days will be charged at pay at location prices.
What happens if I don't extend the rental?
If you fail to extend your rental and are late returning the vehicle, we will charge you for an extra days rental plus a late return administration fee for each day or part of a day until the vehicle is returned.
the late return administration fee is 200.00 SEK.
What countries am I allowed to take the vehicle to?
Depending on the make and model of vehicle, you are only allowed to use the vehicle in the European Union and/or the relevant countries shown on our country map www.budget.se.
Can I buy a product to allow me to drive in other countries?
Yes, if you buy Continental Cover, you may also take our vehicle to:
Andorra, Austria, Balearics, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Islands, Channel Islands (unless you are a resident of the Channel Islands), Corsica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, San Marino, Sardinia, Sicily, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey in Europe, and Uskudar.