Avis Car Rental
Gainesville, FL Hours and Location

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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

Hilton Univ of Florida Conference Center

Additional Travel Information

When you are planning your upcoming business trip to Gainesville, take advantage of what Avis Rent a Car Paramount Resort has to offer. At this convenient location, Avis has a selection of great rental cars from which you can choose. Whether you?re looking to impress an important client with a luxury car rental or you just need reliable transportation from one meeting to the next, we have the options you need. If you?re looking to upgrade your experience, our Gainesville rental car add-ons make it easy and affordable to get everything from GPS systems to Sirius XM satellite radio.With a rich history dating back hundreds of years, the city is loaded with sights and sounds that are simply too inviting to pass up. By taking advantage of Avis car rental Paramount Resort, you?ll have the chance to explore the culture that makes the area so special. Our Gainesville car rentals make it easy to visit the quaint downtown area or to explore state parks like Ichetucknee Springs and Devil’s Millhopper after your meetings have ended.For sports fans, the University of Florida offers plenty of opportunities to mix business with pleasure. In many ways the heart of the city, the campus is the home of several popular NCAA sports teams. Located only minutes from Avis Rent a Car Paramount Resort, the university?s famous stadium is the scene of Florida Gator football games that are must-see events during the autumn months for you and your clients.The next time you visit the city affectionately nicknamed Gatorville, get your rental car from Paramount Resort Gainesville. If you?re the host of an upcoming meeting or conference, let our experienced professionals treat you and your guests to affordable rentals Avis for Business. Visit us online today to make your car rental booking.

Additional Location Information

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.

*GENERAL DIRECTIONS*

• The Hilton is located on the University of Florida campus.
  FROM I-75, take exit 384 and turn east onto Archer Rd. Turn left on 34th St. The Hilton is 3 blocks on the left.