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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
New Bedford Municipal Airport
Additional Travel Information
Planning a trip to New Bedford? Airport car rentals are essential to get you around the Whaling City whether you’re here on business or for pleasure. When you arrive at New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB), you’ll want to get going right away, and there’s no better way than in a comfortable and stylish vehicle from Avis Car Rental.
Conveniently located on-site in the baggage claim area at EWB, Avis is an excellent choice when it comes to deals on New Bedford Regional Airport rental cars. The superb selection of airport rental cars is located just outside the terminal, so you can arrive and drive as soon as you claim your luggage. With vehicles ranging from spacious luxury cars and SUVs from our Signature Series to smaller more eco-friendly hybrids and compacts, you’ll be sure to find the perfect rental to suit your travel needs. Want to save even more time? Accelerate your travel experience with Avis Preferred, a complimentary membership that allows you to skip the line and go straight to your car.
If you’re a history buff, this coastal city has no fewer than nine historic districts to explore. Get lost in the past in Acushnet Heights, Buttonwood Park, Central New Bedford, County Street, Howland Mill Village, Merrill’s Wharf, Moreland Terrace, New Bedford or North New Bedford Historic Districts.
The North End neighborhood is a great place to visit if you’re looking for culture and great restaurants—it’s a nice way to spend an evening while in town with clients or friends.
Whatever you have planned here, you’ll travel in style every mile, and experience the hassle-free comfort and convenience of an EWB car rental from Avis.
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AFTER-HOURS RETURNS
- Park & lock the car. Place the completed contract & the keys in the key drop box. Remember to take your personal belongings with you.
PREFERRED SERVICE
- Proceed to the Avis counter in the baggage claim area. Show your driver’s license to receive your preprinted rental document and keys. Rental cars are parked outside the baggage claim area.
*GENERAL DIRECTIONS*
- AIRLINE PASSENGERS: Proceed to the Avis counter in the baggage claim area. Rental cars are parked outside the baggage claim area.
WALK-UP RENTERS: From I-95 East or West, take Exit 13B (MA-140N). Take MA-140N approx 1/2 mile & take Exit 3 Hathaway Rd. Turn left onto Hathaway Rd. Take 1st left (approx 1/4 mile) onto Shawmut Ave. Proceed to the end of Shawmut Ave. Road ends (approx 1 mile) at New Bedford Airport. Follow signs to the Terminal. Proceed inside the baggage claim area entrance to the Avis counter. Rental cars are parked outside the baggage claim area.
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