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Eager to hit the slopes this winter?
There’s so much great skiing and snowboarding to be enjoyed across Europe – and the choice gets better every year. Gorgeously appointed chalets, hotels and resorts can be found in most mountainous regions..
Ready to glide? Plan your high-altitude winter vacation now and book your rental car for the snowiest time of the year. Best of all, when you book a seven-day winter break in Austria, France, Italy, Switzerland and Poland you'll only pay for five.
There's never been a better time to get out on the slopes. Book now for your pick of our extensive, high-quality fleet.
Why rent with Avis during the winter holidays?
Snow chains are required by law in some regions during the winter season. Reserve snow chains online in advance.
Save space in the boot and transport your equipment easily with a ski and snowboard carrier. You can easily book this option online at many Avis locations in and around European ski destinations.
And don't forget … save yourself stress in the morning in freezing cold and purchase a door lock de-icer and a car window de-icer in the shops, so you not only save time but also energy in the morning.
Of course, as with all Avis car rental bookings, free cancellation and full refunds are included if something does come up.
How to plan ahead for winter break car hire
If you're thinking about a European ski break this season, here are some decisions to make ahead of time:
- Choose your ski destination. Every destination has something different to offer; France has the largest piste network, Austria’s hospitality is second to none, Switzerland boasts the highest runs and Italy is great value for money – with incredible après-ski dining.
- Choose your accommodation. Do you want a hotel, catered chalet or a self-catered apartment?
- Select your ski resort. Low, medium or high altitude? Near a glacier? Have kids or beginners in tow who need lessons? Want to stay stuck to the slopes? Or have some spa time too? How about nightlife?
- Book your rental car. You’ll want a robust vehicle to handle potentially challenging conditions. Perhaps an SUV, or a medium-sized saloon? Maybe a cargo or passenger van to fit all our mountain-adventure equipment? You can amend or cancel your Avis booking for free and get a full refund should your plans change. Avis also has 80 years of experience with a track record of great service and quality for a swift and effortless trip.
- Prepare your travel documents. From passport to insurance, make sure everything is in order well before you travel.
- Book a ski pass/winter pass. Save time and money by sorting this in advance.
- Decide on a route. Are you going to fly-drive, rail-drive or ferry-drive? Whichever method you choose, you can add a sat nav to your booking to help you navigate unchartered territory.
- Book your extras. Tavelling with skis and boards? Ski racks can be rented from many European Avis car hire locations. Then there's the tyres: Avis stocks winter tyres and snow chains to enable safe-as-possible steering. Both products are required in many regions during the cold snap.
- Reserve or prepare ski equipment. If you're travelling light, make sure you've reserved your ski or snowboarding equipment ahead of time.