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.
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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Nashville Intl Airport
Quality Nashville International Airport rental cars backed by exceptional customer service and great deals make Avis Car Rental the obvious choice for any trip to Nashville, whether you’re traveling on business or taking a leisurely holiday to the Country Music Capital of the World.
After you’ve picked up your luggage from the Nashville International Airport baggage claim, proceed to the ground transportation level downstairs, where you’ll find the Avis BNA car rental desk. Once you collect the keys, you’ll find all the airport car rentals just across the street in the parking garage. No need for shuttle buses—everything is conveniently located on-site. For even more convenience, you can accelerate your travel experience with Avis Preferred, a complimentary membership that allows you to skip the line and go straight to your car.
Nashville is known as Music City, and rightly so. From jazz to blues and even barbershop, you’ll find countless venues featuring live music and delicious American fare throughout the city—perfect spots to unwind after a long day of meetings. Country music, of course, takes center stage here, and the city is home to the Country Music Hall of Fame, one of the most visited attractions in town. Spend some of your downtime learning about the history of this uniquely American art form and just how far it’s come.
If this is your first visit to Nashville, it certainly won’t be your last. Be sure to choose Nashville airport car rentals from Avis to get the most out of your stay.
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