What payment methods does Avis accept?
The short answer: Avis accepts Cash (in store △) with conditions; we could not confirm whether it takes Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and Venmo, and 7 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official Avis documentation.
Accepted at Avis
- Cash (in store △)Cash is not accepted at pickup; Avis US rental policy notes cash, debit or check cards can be used for final payment of rental charges at return - confirm with the specific location.
Payment methods at Avis
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Google Pay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| PayPal | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Venmo | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash App Pay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Klarna | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Afterpay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Affirm | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| EBT / SNAP | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Gift cards | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash | △ Conditional | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Avis documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Avis take Apple Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Avis accepts Apple Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Avis take Google Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Avis accepts Google Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Avis take PayPal? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Avis accepts PayPal.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Avis take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Avis accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Avis take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Avis accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Avis take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Avis accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Avis take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Avis accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Avis take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Avis accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Avis take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Avis accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Avis take Gift cards? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Avis accepts Gift cards.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Avis take Cash? Secondary source
Avis — with conditions: in store. Cash is not accepted at pickup; Avis US rental policy notes cash, debit or check cards can be used for final payment of rental charges at return - confirm with the specific location.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
Does Avis take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Avis accepts Checks.
Source: avis.com.sg
Sources
- Resizemyimg - Does Avis accept debit cards? (resizemyimg.com)
- TripAdvisor - Avis Santa Monica debit card policies (tripadvisor.co.uk)
- Car and Rentals - Rent a car with debit card (Avis) (carandrentals.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Avis take Apple Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Avis accepts Apple Pay.
Does Avis take Google Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Avis accepts Google Pay.
Does Avis take PayPal?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Avis accepts PayPal.
Does Avis take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Avis accepts Venmo.
Does Avis take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Avis accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Avis take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Avis accepts Klarna.
Does Avis take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Avis accepts Afterpay.
Does Avis take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Avis accepts Affirm.
Does Avis take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Avis accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does Avis take Gift cards?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Avis accepts Gift cards.
Does Avis take Cash?
Avis — with conditions: in store. Cash is not accepted at pickup; Avis US rental policy notes cash, debit or check cards can be used for final payment of rental charges at return - confirm with the specific location.
Does Avis take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Avis accepts Checks.
Spot something wrong?
Payment policies change. If any answer above is out of date, contact us and we'll re-verify it against Avis's official documentation.