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Company Overview
Avis Car Rental and its subsidiaries operate one of the world’s best-known car rental brands with approximately 5,500 locations in more than 165 countries. Avis has a long history of innovation in the car rental industry and is one of the world’s top brands for customer loyalty. Avis is owned by Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR), which operates and licenses the brand throughout the world.
Quick History
Founded in 1946 by Warren Avis (who sold his interest in 1954), Avis was the first company to rent cars from airport locations. The company grew rapidly during the 1950’s through franchised and corporate-owned expansion. In 1963, Avis introduced the award-winning “We try harder®” campaign and the tagline remains the company’s rallying cry even today. Ten years later, Avis launched its innovative Wizard system, the company’s proprietary reservation technology. Avis changed ownership multiple times in the 70’s and 80’s, becoming employee-owned in 1987. That same year, Avis introduced the Roving Rapid Return, a handheld computer terminal allowing customers to bypass the Avis counter. Two years later, the company launched Avis Cares® a program aimed at promoting renter and employee safety. In 1996, HFS Incorporated acquired Avis, which was then spun off as a separate public company, all but the franchising rights, Wizard system, and reservation operations. In 2000, the company introduced Avis Interactive, the first Internet-based reporting system for commercial accounts in the car rental industry, which was significantly enhanced and re-launched in 2006. In March 2001, Cendant Corporation purchased all of the outstanding shares of Avis Group Holdings and later that year moved its world headquarters to Parsippany, NJ. In 2006, Cendant Corp. separated into four independent companies: Realogy, Wyndham Worldwide, Travelport and Avis Budget Group, Inc., which is now the parent company of Avis Car Rental. In 2011, Avis Budget Group acquires Avis Europe plc. The transaction re-unites Avis Budget Group with its licensee for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
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Location
North Austin – Sears Grand Auto Center
Additional Travel Information
Located just off of North Highway I-35 in Austin, Avis offers a wide variety of car rentals for your trip to the Lone Star State. Along with a standard selection of two- and four-door cars, ranging from compact to full-size, we also offer high-end Avis Signature Series vehicles. If you need a larger vehicle to get to an event at Connally Stadium, consider getting an Austin rental car deal on an SUV from Avis on North Highway I-35.Austin is the second largest state capital in the United States, so if you’re worried about getting lost in this sprawling city, don’t forget that Avis car rental on North Highway I-35 vehicles can be equipped with GPS. Whether you’re heading to the University of Texas at Austin or visiting the regional office of one of a number of Fortune 500 companies that are located in the city, you can be sure you’ll get there with ease. North Highway I-35 runs through the heart of the city, so once you’ve handled your Austin car rentals, you can quickly make your way to the Travis County Exposition Center or any of a number of business class hotels. If you’ve got some extra time in the area, consider checking out the Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metropolitan Park or the Aquarium.When reserving rental cars with Avis Rent a Car on North Highway I-35, keep in mind that Avis offers a variety of programs for businesses. Enroll in Avis for Business today and you’ll have access to a dedicated account team that provides support wherever you are.
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AFTER-HOURS RETURNS
- Rental vehicle must be returned during office hours.
NOTE: Some locations may have a key drop available. If the customer chooses to leave the vehicle, the customer is responsible for the vehicle & all charges (including any damages the vehicle may have incurred during after hours) until the contract can be closed on the following business day.
If the location does not have a key drop box, the location does not permit vehicles to be left after closing hours. The customer should never lock the keys inside the car. The customer will be charged a fee for a locksmith to unlock the vehicle.
PREFERRED SERVICE
- Proceed to the Avis rental counter. Show your drivers license and identify yourself as a Preferred Renter to the Avis rental agent in order to receive your preprinted rental document and keys.
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