Weekend car and van hire: comfort for companies and individuals

For many, the weekend is the only time when they catch up on family trips, moving, major shopping or company events. That's why weekend car or van hire is one of the most practical flexibility solutions - take your car from Friday to Monday and pay one day less.

AVIS offers discounted weekend rental from Friday to Monday for businesses, tradesmen and private individuals. Simply make an online booking and choose the 600km mileage option, or 400km for vans, per rental. In this article, we look at who weekend hire is ideal for, how it works in practice, how much you can save and what to look out for to make your weekend stress-free.

Why weekend rentals are profitable

Tourism in Slovakia and Europe is growing, and with it the popularity of short breaks and weekend getaways. This translates into a demand for flexible mobility - instead of owning a second car, more and more people and businesses are renting a vehicle for a specific purpose only.

The main benefits of weekend renting:

• Significant cost savings - at AVIS, weekend packages are set up so that you can save up to around 30% compared to standard daily rates when renting for the same number of days.
• Ideal timing - Friday to Monday rentals cover the entire weekend, including Sunday return home or work completion.
• Flexibility for different needs - city cars, family SUVs, 9-seater vans and commercial vans up to about 14m³ are available.
• No maintenance worries - all vehicles are new or driven only briefly, with regular servicing, seasonal wear and tear and a vignette for SR.
• The security of insurance and assistance - the rental price includes compulsory insurance, breakdown cover and roadside assistance, so even on a long weekend trip you're covered.

For businesses and individuals alike, weekend hire is an easy way to get a car or van exactly when they need it - without long-term contracts, tie-ups and unplanned costs.

How AVIS weekend rentals work: from Friday to Monday

Weekend rentals at AVIS are set up to be as easy as possible to understand and use.

The standard weekend package

For both cars and vans, a simple principle applies:

• Pick up your vehicle on a Friday - typically in the afternoon, depending on branch opening hours.
• Returning the vehicle on Monday - by the time you collect the vehicle (e.g. collection on Friday at 16:00 = return on Monday at 16:00 at the latest).
• Discounted price - a weekend package is more cost-effective than a normal short-term rental for three separate days.
• Mileage limit for vans - for promotional weekend car hire the limit is set at 200km/day, for van hire you are usually included in the price for 400km for the weekend; once the limit is exceeded there is a surcharge for each additional kilometre.
• Insurance included - compulsory insurance, breakdown insurance and theft insurance are included.
• Motorway vignette and seasonal tyres - AVIS vehicles include a Slovak motorway vignette and are fitted with winter or summer tyres, depending on the season.

Thanks to the weekend package, you can easily go on a long trip, handle a complete move or handle a few company trips without being surprised by the budget.

Weekend van hire for projects and removals

AVIS Van Rental vans are particularly popular for weekend projects:

• moving an apartment or office,
• removal of old furniture and delivery of new furniture,
• delivery of building materials for the cottage or house,
• transporting goods to markets, exhibitions and events,
• substitution for a serviced company commercial vehicle.

For weekend van hire:

• You get space up to about 14 m³, which is enough for most common moves,
• you can choose manual or automatic, depending on what your drivers are used to,
• you benefit from modern equipment - air conditioning, cruise control, parking sensors and a reversing camera make driving and parking much easier.

Weekend car rental for trips and holidays

Weekend car rental is mainly used by:

• families who need a bigger car for a weekend in the Tatras or by the water,
• couples who want to try out a new car or a higher class for a special occasion,
• groups of friends going to a festival, wedding or teambuilding.

Benefits of AVIS cars for the weekend:

• Superior equipment - modern safety systems, multimedia interface, often automatic transmission,
• low mileage - cars are under warranty, regularly replaced,
• choice of category - from economy cars to cheap city break to SUVs and 9-seater vans.

Realistic scenarios of weekend rental usage

Family weekend in the mountains

A family of four is planning a weekend in the Tatras. They normally drive a city car, but for a longer trip and with full luggage they lack both space and comfort. So they rent an intermediate SUV for the weekend:

• more space for luggage and sports equipment,
• a higher seating position and a safer ride on the motorway,
• advanced assistance systems and safety features.

The tradesman who needs a van only occasionally

A carpenter or kitchen fitter makes do with a car most of the week. Once in a while, however, he or she needs to haul larger pieces of furniture or materials:

• he hires a van with a capacity of up to 14 m³ for the weekend,
• he can do several assemblies in a row,
• returns the van after the weekend and bears the cost only for the days actually used.

A company organising an event or office move

A company organising a weekend team building, an event for clients or moving part of an office:

• Hire a combination of 9-seater vans and vans,
• all in one weekend rental,
• it doesn't have to interfere with the working week or block vehicles for long periods of time.

How much you can save and what to watch out for

AVIS weekend packages are set up to be attractively priced - for both cars and vans, depending on the category and date, you can save around 20-30% compared to the standard daily rate if you were to rent a car for three separate days.

Tips on how to make the most of a weekend rental

• Plan ahead - the earlier you book, the more choice of categories you have.
• Choose the right category -choose a larger car or van with room to spare rather than two extra journeys.
• For vans, keep an eye on the mileage limit - if you know you'll go well over it, consider special offers with no mileage limit.
• Set the same pick-up and return time - you'll avoid being charged an extra day just for an extra hour.
• Check the fuel policy - typically a full-full policy applies, so you return the car with a full tank.