# Avis Bora Bora — Bora Bora Rent a Car > Full content snapshot for LLMs (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, etc.) > Generated: 2026-09-16T20:57:33+02:00 > Source: https://www.avis-borabora.com/llms-full.txt > Index: https://www.avis-borabora.com/llms.txt --- ## About the company Avis Bora Bora — legally "Bora Bora Rent a Car SARL", licensee of the Avis brand — is the leading car, scooter, electric Fun Car and e-bike rental company on the island of Bora Bora, French Polynesia. Founded in 1986, the company has operated under the Avis license for nearly 40 years and is the only multi-fleet rental operator on the island offering 100% solar-charged electric vehicles. Key data: - Brand: Avis Bora Bora (legal entity: Bora Bora Rent a Car SARL) - Founded: 1986 - Location: Bora Bora, Society Islands, French Polynesia - Time zone: Pacific/Tahiti (UTC-10), no daylight saving - Currency: XPF (CFP franc, fixed parity 1 EUR = 119.3317 XPF) - Languages spoken: French, English, Japanese, Tahitian, German, Italian, Spanish - Website: https://www.avis-borabora.com - Phone: +689 40 67 70 15 - Email: contact@avis-borabora.com - TripAdvisor: 4.6/5 (380+ reviews) - Crisp live chat available on website ## Offices / Agencies Two agencies on the main island of Bora Bora: 1. **Vaitape (main agency)** — directly on the main wharf in the centre of Vaitape, the island's main village. - 30 metres from the airport shuttle boat landing - 50 metres from the cruise ship tender landing - Open 7/7, 08:00 to 17:00 (vehicle pickup possible until 18:30 by arrangement) - GPS: -16.5167, -151.7500 2. **Matira agency** — south of the island, near Matira Point and the main beach hotels. - Open 7/7, 08:30 to 17:00 - GPS: -16.5332, -151.7519 Vehicles can be picked up at one agency and returned to the other at no extra charge. **Return is capped at 17:00 sharp** (agencies close); pickup is flexible 08:00 to 18:30. ## How to reach the agency - **From Bora Bora airport** (located on Motu Mute, a small islet to the north): free airline shuttle boats take all passengers to Vaitape wharf. Our Vaitape office is 30 metres from the shuttle landing. No taxi or transfer needed. - **From the cruise ship anchorage** (cruise ships anchor in the lagoon and tender passengers to Vaitape): our office is 50 metres from the tender landing. - **From your hotel on the main island**: free hotel-to-office transfer is included for any rental of 6,000 XPF or more. Select your accommodation at booking. Note: motu-based luxury hotels (Four Seasons, St. Regis, Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts, Conrad, InterContinental Thalasso) are NOT eligible for the free transfer — they require a separate boat-taxi to reach the main island. ## Fleet and daily prices All prices are in XPF (CFP franc). The price shown is the standard one-day rate (24h rental). Multi-day rentals are progressively cheaper (2-3 days, 4-7 days, 8-15 days, 16-30 days, 30+ days). Hourly packages are also available (2h, 4h, 8h half-day) — ideal for cruise passengers. Mileage is unlimited on all vehicles. Bora Bora's loop road is ~32 km. Comprehensive insurance is always included; an excess remains unless the SCDW option is purchased. Optional packages: SCDW (zero-excess waiver), Fuel included, JBL Bluetooth speaker, snorkeling gear, additional driver, young driver (21-24). | Vehicle | Category | Energy | Transmission | Seats | Licence | Day rate (XPF) | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Fiat Panda | Economique | Essence | Manuelle | 4/5 | B | 11,900 | | Nissan Kicks | Auto | Hybride | Automatique | 5 | B | 13,900 | | Dacia Duster | SUV Manuel | Essence | Manuelle | 5 | B | 13,900 | | Dacia Duster Hybride | SUV Confort | Hybride | Automatique | 5 | B | 16,900 | | Toyota Rav-4 Hybride | SUV Premium | Hybride | Automatique | 5 | B | 19,900 | | BAIC BJ40 SE | SUV Hard Top | Essence | Automatique | 4 | B | 24,900 | | Dacia Jogger | Familiale 7pl. | Essence | Automatique | 7 | B | 16,900 | | Renault Trafic | Minibus 9 pl. | Essence | Manuelle | 9 | B | 19,900 | | Fiat Doblo | Utilitaire 3m³ | Essence | Manuelle | 3 | B | 15,900 | | ADO Air 28 | E-bike | Electrique | N/A | 1 | B | 4,200 | | Peugeot Tweet 50cc | Scooter | Essence | Automatique | 2 | No (BSR recommended) | 6,800 | | Eli Zero | Fun Car | Electrique | Automatique | 2 | No | 12,900 | | Kate E-Moke | Minimoke | Electrique | Automatique | 4 | B | 15,900 | | Baojun Yep | E-Crossover | Electrique | Automatique | 4 | B | 13,500 | ### Insurance excess (deductible) by vehicle Comprehensive insurance is included on every rental; the excess below stays the renter's responsibility unless the SCDW option (zero-excess waiver) is purchased. The SCDW option fully waives the excess. - ADO Air 28 : 100,000 XPF - Fiat Panda, Peugeot Tweet 50cc, Eli Zero, Baojun Yep : 200,000 XPF - Nissan Kicks, Dacia Duster, Dacia Jogger, Fiat Doblo, Kate E-Moke : 250,000 XPF - Dacia Duster Hybride : 280,000 XPF - Toyota Rav-4 Hybride, Renault Trafic : 300,000 XPF - BAIC BJ40 SE : 350,000 XPF ### Electric fleet (100% solar-charged) Avis Bora Bora operates the only fully-solar-charged electric rental fleet on Bora Bora. Solar panels at our agency recharge vehicles overnight. Vehicles are delivered with a full battery. - **Eli Zero Fun Car** — speed limited to 45 km/h, NO driving licence required, range 60-100 km per charge. 2 seats. Open Fun Car format. - **Kate E-Moke** — open-air electric vehicle inspired by the classic Mini Moke. B licence required. Range 170-235 km. 4 seats. - **Wattitud e-bike** — pedal-assist bicycle. Range 70-120 km depending on assistance level. No licence required. You can return an electric vehicle without recharging it — no penalty. However, if the battery reaches 0% and the vehicle has to be towed back, a recovery fee applies. ## Rental duration packages Avis Bora Bora offers flexible duration packages: - 2 hours - 4 hours (half day) — popular with cruise passengers - 8 hours (full day, daytime only) - 24 hours (1 day) - 2-3 days (discounted day rate) - 4-7 days (further discounted) - 8-15 days - 16-30 days - 30+ days (long term) Cruise passengers typically take a 4h or 8h package, since the ship tenders arrive in the morning and depart late afternoon. ## Booking and payment - Online booking with real-time availability on https://www.avis-borabora.com - Instant confirmation by email - Payment accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, cash (XPF, EUR, USD) - Online payments: Stripe and PayZen (3D Secure) - A credit card imprint is taken at vehicle pickup as a security guarantee. No amount is debited at pickup. The imprint is destroyed at the end of the rental if no incident occurred. - Free cancellation up to 48 hours before rental start. Beyond 48h, cancellation fees may apply. - Early return: unused days are refunded with 48h notice; 1,500 XPF processing fee applies. ## Frequently asked questions ### Required documents Q: Which documents are needed to rent a vehicle? A: To rent a vehicle at Avis Bora Bora, the primary driver must present: - A valid original driving licence (category B for cars) - - A credit card in the primary driver's name (for the security imprint) - - Cash in XPF (Pacific francs) is also accepted - 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. Q: What is the minimum age to rent? A: 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 1 700 XPF per day. ### Insurance Q: Is insurance included in the price? A: 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: {{FRANCHISES|The amount depends on the vehicle category (see our Rates page).}}Two options can extend this base insurance: - SCDW (excess waiver) — removes the excess in case of an accident - - Ultimate Cover — extension covering tires & wheels, glass breakage, key loss and vehicle theft - Q: In which cases does the insurance not apply? A: Insurance only covers incidents if the rental terms and conditions are respected. It is notably void in the following cases: - Driving on mountain roads, unpaved tracks, trails or beaches — our vehicles are strictly reserved for the ring road and paved roads of the island. The road up to the antenna (Mount Popoti) is expressly excluded, even though it is paved: its gradient is too steep for our vehicles - - Vehicle immersion in water (lagoon, ford, submerged beach, salt water) — regardless of water level - - Driver not declared in the contract - - Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs - - Violation of traffic laws - - Commercial use (paid passenger transport) - 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. Q: What happens in case of an accident? A: In case of an accident: - Contact our office immediately - - Fill in an accident report if another vehicle is involved - - Take photos of the damage - - Our team will guide you through all administrative steps - The excess remains your responsibility unless you have subscribed to the SCDW option. Our damage handling is fair and transparent, based on verifiable evidence. Q: What is the difference between SCDW and Ultimate Cover? A: Base insurance is included in every rental. Two options can extend it: - SCDW (excess waiver) removes the excess in case of a collision. - - Ultimate Cover adds, on top of SCDW, coverage for tires & wheels, glass breakage, key loss and vehicle theft. - 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. ### Deposit Q: Is there a deposit to pay? A: 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: - Damage noted on the vehicle - - Unpaid amount - - Traffic fine (highway code violation) - It is released (deleted from our system) at the end of the rental without incident. ### Transfers Q: Are transfers included? A: 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. - Hotels, guest houses and villas on the main island of Bora Bora ✅ - - Motu accommodations (Four Seasons, St. Regis, Le Bora Bora…) ❌ (require a boat-taxi, not included) - Simply select your pick-up location when booking. ### Airport & Cruises Q: How do I pick up my vehicle from the airport? A: 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! Q: How do I get to the office from the cruise wharf? A: 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. ### Booking & Cancellation Q: Can I cancel my booking? A: 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. Q: What happens if I return the vehicle before the end of the rental? A: In case of early return, unused days are refunded, subject to: - A minimum 48-hour notice - - A processing fee of 1,500 XPF - Q: Can I return the vehicle outside office hours? A: 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. ### Offices Q: Where are your offices located? A: We have two offices on the island: - Vaitape — Town centre, directly on the main wharf (30 m from the airport shuttles, 50 m from cruise tenders). Open 7/7 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. - - Matira — South of the island, close to Matira beach and hotels. Open 7/7 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. - You can return your vehicle at any of our offices, regardless of where you picked it up. Q: What are your opening hours? A: Both offices are open 7 days a week: - Vaitape office: 8:00 am — 5:00 pm (pick-ups until 6:30 pm depending on flights) - - Matira office: 8:30 am — 5:00 pm - We can arrange pick-ups and returns outside these hours on request. Contact us. ### Vehicles Q: Is a driving licence required for Fun Cars and scooters? A: Here are the rules by vehicle type: {{PERMIS|A B licence is required for cars; 50cc scooters, bikes and some Fun Cars do not require one. }} Q: Is mileage limited? A: No, mileage is unlimited on all our vehicles. As Bora Bora is roughly 32 km around, you won't have any surprise. Q: Are the vehicles air-conditioned? A: {{CLIMATISATION|Most of our vehicles are air-conditioned. See each vehicle page for details. }} Q: Do you offer 125cc scooters? Can two people ride together? A: We only offer 50cc scooters (Peugeot Tweet model), which is perfectly suited to Bora Bora for two reasons: - 🏝️ The maximum speed limit on the island is 60 km/h, and large sections of the road are limited to 40 km/h. - - 🛵 A 50cc is therefore more than enough to keep up with traffic — a 125cc would bring little real benefit. - 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). Q: How do the electric Fun Cars work? A: 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): - ⚡ Eli Zero: between 60 and 100 km - - ⚡ E-Moke: between 170 and 235 km - - 🚲 E-bike: between 70 and 120 km (also depends on the assistance level) - 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. ## About Bora Bora (practical info) - Bora Bora is a volcanic island in the Society Islands archipelago of French Polynesia, located 230 km northwest of Tahiti. - The main island is approximately 9 km long and 4 km wide. - The ring road (route de ceinture) is about 32 km long and circles the whole island. It is fully paved and the only road suitable for our rental vehicles. Mountain roads, dirt tracks, trails and beaches are excluded from the rental coverage. - Speed limit: 60 km/h max, 40 km/h in many sections (village zones). - Climate: tropical, 25-30°C year-round. Dry season May-October, wet season November-April. - Currency: XPF (Pacific franc, CFP), fixed parity 1 EUR = 119.3317 XPF. - Driving side: right-hand traffic (left-hand drive vehicles). - Cruise terminal: Vaitape wharf. Ships anchor in the lagoon and tender passengers ashore. - Airport (BOB): on Motu Mute, north of the lagoon. Free shuttle boats by Air Tahiti to Vaitape wharf. ## Key URLs - Home & booking: https://www.avis-borabora.com/ - Prices & vehicles: https://www.avis-borabora.com/tarifs.php - Electric vehicles: https://www.avis-borabora.com/electrique.php - FAQ: https://www.avis-borabora.com/faq.php - Discover Bora Bora: https://www.avis-borabora.com/about_borabora.php - Cancel a booking: https://www.avis-borabora.com/annuler.php - Check a booking: https://www.avis-borabora.com/checkresa.php - Insurance: https://www.avis-borabora.com/assurance.php - Services: https://www.avis-borabora.com/services.php - Business / B2B: https://www.avis-borabora.com/entreprise.php - Terms (CGL): https://www.avis-borabora.com/cgu.php - Privacy: https://www.avis-borabora.com/privacy.php - Sitemap: https://www.avis-borabora.com/sitemap.xml