Below you'll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about vehicle rental in Bora Bora.
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To rent a vehicle at Avis Bora Bora, the primary driver must present:
For foreign nationals, an international driving permit may be required depending on your country of origin.
Drivers over 70: the French Polynesia Land Transport Department requires a medical certificate of fitness to drive.
The minimum age to rent is 21 years with a valid driving licence.
A young driver option (21 to 24 years old) is available with a supplement of 700 XPF per day.
Yes, comprehensive insurance is included in all our rentals. It covers vehicle damage and third-party liability.
However, an excess remains the renter's responsibility in case of an incident:
Two options can extend this base insurance:
Insurance only covers incidents if the rental terms and conditions are respected. It is notably void in the following cases:
These exclusions apply to all insurance levels (base insurance, SCDW and Ultimate Cover). If these conditions are violated, the renter is liable for the full amount of damages, with no excess cap.
📋 Full terms and conditions are available on the booking page and at contract signature.
In case of an accident:
The excess remains your responsibility unless you have subscribed to the SCDW option. Our damage handling is fair and transparent, based on verifiable evidence.
Base insurance is included in every rental. Two options can extend it:
Coverage summary:
| Type of incident | Base | + SCDW | + Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third-party liability | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Vehicle damage (collision) | excess | ✅ 0 XPF | ✅ 0 XPF |
| Tires & wheels (paved roads) | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Glass breakage | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Key loss | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Vehicle theft | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Customer's personal belongings | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Ultimate Cover can only be subscribed in addition to SCDW.
No, no deposit is taken at Avis Bora Bora.
We only perform a credit card imprint, encrypted and secured in our system. No amount is debited when the vehicle is picked up.
This imprint is only activated in case of:
It is released (deleted from our system) at the end of the rental without incident.
For any rental of 6,000 XPF or more, we provide free transfers from your accommodation on the main island to the office, and back.
Simply select your pick-up location when booking.
Bora Bora airport is located on a motu (islet). Free airline shuttle boats take passengers to the Vaitape wharf on the main island.
Our Vaitape office is only 30 metres from where these shuttles arrive — you can't miss us!
Our Vaitape office is 50 metres from where the cruise tenders arrive. No transfer is necessary — you come straight on foot.
We offer half-day (4h) and full-day rental packages, ideal for cruise passengers.
Yes, bookings can be cancelled free of charge up to 48 hours before the rental start.
Beyond that, cancellation fees may apply. Contact us for any special situation.
In case of early return, unused days are refunded, subject to:
Yes, late returns to the office are possible provided you subscribe to the fuel included and SCDW insurance options.
Pick-ups outside office hours are also possible thanks to a key drop in a coded padlock. Contact us to arrange this.
We have two offices on the island:
You can return your vehicle at any of our offices, regardless of where you picked it up.
Both offices are open 7 days a week:
We can arrange pick-ups and returns outside these hours on request. Contact us.
Here are the rules by vehicle type:
No, mileage is unlimited on all our vehicles. As Bora Bora is roughly 32 km around, you won't have any surprise.
All our petrol-engine vehicles are air-conditioned. Fun Cars and scooters are open (no air conditioning, but the island breeze makes them pleasant to drive).
We only offer 50cc scooters (Peugeot Tweet model), which is perfectly suited to Bora Bora for two reasons:
Can two people ride on a 50cc? Yes, absolutely. The Peugeot Tweet has a load capacity of around 180 kg, so two adults can ride together comfortably, including on the island's hills.
💡 A reminder: 50cc scooters can be driven without a licence (BSR recommended).
Our electric Fun Cars (Eli Zero and E-Moke) are recharged at night thanks to our solar panels. They are handed over with a full battery and can cover the whole island without any issue.
They are silent, eco-friendly, and let you explore Bora Bora in a unique way — the Eli Zero can even be driven without a licence!
Electric vehicle range (varies with driving style and air-conditioning use):
As a reference, Bora Bora's loop road is only about 32 km — easily covered by all our vehicles.
💡 Good to know: you can return the vehicle without a full battery — no need to recharge before drop-off. However: if the battery reaches 0 %, a recovery fee will be charged to bring the vehicle back to the office.
We are available for any specific request as groups, company partnerships, departures and returns outside operating hours...
Please do not hesitate to contact us !!!
Car, scooter, electric Fun Car & e-bike rental — Bora Bora.
