Published 28 December 2025 · Last updated 27 April 2026
Avis President's Club is the highest published tier of Avis Preferred. It delivers an automatic two-class vehicle upgrade at check-in, expedited counter-free pick-up, and a 50% bonus on free rental day earnings. For occasional renters to frequent road warriors, it is the most cost-effective way to ensure you never drive a base-category vehicle again.
- Tier
- Top tier of Avis Preferred
- Vehicle upgrade
- Automatic two-class upgrade at check-in, subject to availability
- Counter experience
- Expedited pick-up — go straight to your vehicle at the Preferred sign
- Earning bonus
- 50% bonus toward free rental days
- Eligible locations
- All branded Avis locations worldwide
- Availability
- Avis President's Club from $69
Avis President's Club sits at the top of the Avis Preferred tier structure, above Preferred Plus and Preferred. It is worth holding even if you rent only a handful of times per year — the vehicle upgrade benefit alone recaptures the membership cost on a single rental at most mid-to-large locations.
The two-class vehicle upgrade
The headline benefit: President's Club members receive an automatic two-category vehicle upgrade at check-in, subject to availability. In practice, this means reserving an economy or compact and collecting a full-size, SUV, or premium vehicle at the same rate.
The upgrade is meaningful. At major airports where inventory is broad — JFK, LAX, LHR, CDG, DXB — President's Club members routinely drive off in a vehicle one to two classes above their booking category. At smaller regional locations, availability constrains upgrades, but the benefit still applies when inventory allows.
Skip the counter entirely
President's Club members receive priority pick-up at all Avis Preferred locations — proceed directly to your assigned vehicle at the Preferred sign, bypassing the check-in queue entirely. At busy airport locations during peak periods, this saves 15–30 minutes of queue time. Combined with TSA PreCheck and lounge access (see our airport lounge guide), counter-free car rental completes the seamless airport experience.
Faster earning on free rental days
President's Club members earn a 50% bonus on Avis Preferred points, accelerating the accumulation of free rental days. A rental that would generate two base days of credit earns three days at President's Club tier. For frequent renters, this meaningfully reduces the effective cost per trip over a full year.
Worldwide recognition
President's Club status is recognised at all branded Avis locations globally. Whether renting in the United Kingdom, continental Europe, North America, or Asia Pacific, the same upgrade and counter-free benefits apply. This global consistency is the primary operational advantage over programmes with geographically restricted benefits.
How to get President's Club
Organic qualification requires a specified number of rentals or rental days per calendar year. LuxuryAscent offers Avis President's Club status directly — the most straightforward route to the top tier without meeting the rental threshold requirement.
Get Avis President's Club today — automatic two-class upgrades and priority pick-up on every rental, worldwide.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Avis President's Club upgrade guaranteed?
The upgrade is subject to vehicle availability at the specific location. At major airport locations with broad inventory, upgrades are granted at a high rate. At smaller locations with limited fleet diversity, upgrades may be to a single class above rather than two. The benefit is best relied upon at large airports.
Does Avis President's Club work internationally?
Yes — President's Club status is recognised at all branded Avis locations worldwide. The upgrade and priority pick-up benefits apply in Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East at branded Avis locations.
How is President's Club different from Preferred Plus?
Preferred Plus is the mid-tier, typically offering a one-class upgrade. President's Club adds an additional upgrade class (two total), a higher earning bonus on free rental days, and recognition as the top-tier member. At premium locations, the difference between a one-class and two-class upgrade is the difference between a compact SUV and a premium or luxury SUV.
Can I combine Avis President's Club with airline frequent flyer programmes?
Yes — Avis Preferred allows members to earn miles with most major airline programmes on each rental. President's Club members earn the base airline miles plus the Preferred points bonus. Selecting an airline partner is set in your Avis Preferred account profile.