WEEKEND VAN RENTAL

The weekend is often the only time when we have enough time for moving, renovations, large purchases, transporting materials, or taking care of business obligations. However, you don’t need your own van every day. A practical and cost-effective solution is therefore to rent a van for the weekend, from Friday to Monday.
AVIS offers discounted weekend rentals of commercial vehicles for businesses, self-employed individuals, and private customers. You pick up the van on Friday, use it throughout the weekend, and return it on Monday. Thanks to the weekend offer, you can pay for one fewer day of rental.

You can easily make a reservation online. When selecting a vehicle, choose the discounted option with a 400-kilometer mileage allowance for the entire rental period.

In this article, you’ll learn who the weekend van rental is suitable for, how it works, what’s included in the price, and how to choose the right vehicle size.

WHY IS RENTING A VAN FOR THE WEEKEND A GOOD DEAL?

Most people and businesses don’t need to use a van on a regular basis. It’s often needed only for a specific purpose—such as moving, buying furniture, transporting building materials, or organizing a corporate event.

Instead of buying your own commercial vehicle and dealing with its maintenance, insurance, and servicing, you can rent a van only for the period during which you actually need it.

Key Benefits of a Weekend Van Rental

• Better value —a weekend package can save you up to about 30% compared to standard daily rates for a rental of the same duration.
• A van for the entire weekend – you pick up the vehicle on Friday and return it on Monday.
• Plenty of time to work – you don’t have to complete the entire move or transport in a single day.
• Choice of different sizes —smaller utility vehicles and large vans with cargo space up to 15.5 m³ are available.
• No long-term commitment —you’ll only use the vehicle for as long as you need it.
• No maintenance worries —the vehicles are regularly serviced, inspected, and ready for immediate use.
• Insurance and roadside assistance included – the rental includes mandatory liability and collision insurance as well as roadside assistance.
• Slovak highway toll sticker – you don’t have to worry about purchasing one separately when driving in Slovakia.
• Seasonal tires – the vehicles are equipped with tires appropriate for the current season.

Renting a van from AVIS for the weekend is therefore a simple way to get a sufficiently large and reliable commercial vehicle without unplanned costs or long-term commitments.

HOW DOES THE AVIS WEEKEND VAN RENTAL WORK?

AVIS weekend rentals are simple and easy to understand.

Standard Weekend Package

• Pick up the van on Friday —during the selected branch’s business hours.
• Return the van on Monday —no later than the time you picked it up on Friday. For example, if you pick up the van on Friday at 4:00 p.m., you must return it by 4:00 p.m. on Monday at the latest.
• Discounted weekend rate —renting from Friday to Monday is more affordable than a standard rental billed at regular daily rates.
• 400-kilometer limit – this special offer includes 400 kilometers for the entire weekend rental. Once the limit is exceeded, a fee is charged for each additional kilometer according to the current price list.
• Insurance included – the rental includes mandatory liability insurance, collision insurance, and theft insurance.
• Highway toll sticker and seasonal tires – vehicles come with a Slovak highway toll sticker and tires appropriate for the current season.
• Roadside Assistance – In case of technical problems, assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

By renting for the entire weekend, you can better plan your tasks, spread them out over several days, and avoid unnecessary stress.

WHAT CAN YOU USE A WEEKEND RENTAL FOR?

AVIS Van Rental vans are suitable for a wide range of personal and business needs.

They’re most commonly used for:

• moving an apartment, house, or office,
• removing old furniture and bringing in new furnishings,
• transporting appliances and bulky purchases,
• delivering building materials to a house, cottage, or construction site,
• removing debris after renovations,
• transportation of tools, equipment, and work supplies,
• supplying businesses,
• transporting goods to markets, exhibitions, and events,
• support for corporate events,
• temporary replacement for a company utility vehicle that is being serviced or is damaged.

WHAT SIZE OF TRUCK SHOULD YOU CHOOSE?

The right size of vehicle depends on the quantity, dimensions, and weight of the cargo being transported.

Smaller van

It’s suitable for transporting smaller quantities of materials, tools, appliances, boxes, or individual pieces of furniture. It’s easier to drive and park, especially in the city.

Medium-sized van

It’s a versatile solution for small moves, supplying a business, transporting equipment, or carrying out craft and construction work.

Large van

A van with a cargo space of up to 15.5 m³ is suitable for moving out of a larger apartment, transporting bulky furniture, construction materials, or larger quantities of goods.

When choosing a vehicle, we recommend considering not only the total cargo volume but also the length, width, and height of the largest items being transported. Their total weight and the vehicle’s maximum allowable payload are also important.

If in doubt, it’s usually more practical to choose a slightly larger van. This way, you’ll avoid making multiple trips and save both time and mileage.

MODERN AND WELL-EQUIPPED VANS

Even with a commercial vehicle, driver comfort and ease of handling are important.

Depending on the specific model, AVIS vans may be equipped with:

• air conditioning,
• cruise control,
• parking sensors,
• a backup camera,
• a multimedia system,
• hands-free phone connectivity,
• driver assistance and safety systems.

You can choose a vehicle with a manual or automatic transmission, depending on availability and your preferences. An automatic transmission can make driving significantly easier, especially in city traffic or for drivers who do not have regular experience driving a large van.

HOW TO BOOK A WEEKEND VAN RENTAL?

You can easily make a reservation online:

1. On the AVIS website, select the pickup and drop-off locations.
2. Set the rental dates from Friday to Monday.
3. Choose the appropriate commercial vehicle category.
4. Choose the discounted option with 400 kilometers of mileage included for the entire rental period.
5. Fill in the required information and complete your reservation.

We recommend reserving a van well in advance, especially on weekends, holidays, at the beginning and end of the month, or during the peak moving and construction seasons.

SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

The price of a weekend van rental includes:

• 400 kilometers of prepaid mileage,
• mandatory contractual insurance,
• collision insurance,
• theft insurance,
• a Slovak highway toll sticker,
• seasonal tires,
• a vehicle that has been regularly serviced and inspected,
• roadside assistance.

The exact scope of insurance coverage, the deductible amount, and the fee for kilometers driven beyond the specified limit are governed by the current rental terms and conditions.

WHY RENT A VAN FROM AVIS?

• With our vehicles, you can travel throughout Slovakia and to other authorized countries in Europe.**
• Vehicles registered in 2025 and 2026.
• A fleet that is regularly serviced and inspected.
• Insurance, highway toll sticker, and seasonal tires included in the price.
• Modern vehicle features.
• A selection of various sizes of commercial vans.
• Option to choose between manual or automatic transmission, subject to availability.
• Easy online booking.
• 24/7 roadside assistance throughout Europe.
• Rental without a long-term commitment.

**Before traveling abroad, please check the specific conditions for cross-border use of the vehicle. **

RESERVE A VAN FOR THE ENTIRE WEEKEND

Whether you’re moving, renovating, making a big purchase, fulfilling a business order, or transporting materials, with an AVIS weekend rental, you’ll get the right van for exactly the time you need it.

Pick up the vehicle on Friday, use it all weekend, and return it on Monday. No long-term commitment, no maintenance hassles, and services to help you handle your planned transport safely and efficiently.