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.
About this location:
Akron-Canton Airport
Canton, Ohio, is right in the middle of the Midwest American rust belt. Manufacturing is a big number here, but not as big as the Pro Football Hall Of Fame, a must-see for any visitor.
But first things first: a rental car, and for discerning travelers to North Canton, airport car rentals from Avis are the way to go.
The Avis Car Rental counter is located right next to baggage claim at Akron-Canton Airport (CAK), so you can pick up your CAK car rental and be on your way in no time. In an even bigger hurry? 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.
If you’re here on business, you’ll want to make time to visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame. If you’re a fan of the sport, there’s no better place to soak up its history. If you’re not a fan, the hall will give you a detailed look at what has made football the quintessential American game. And because it’s a Pro Football Hall of Fame instead of just an NFL Hall of Fame, you’ll learn about the sport in Canada, Europe and beyond.
Prefer a peaceful stroll to the gridiron glory days? Canton Garden Center is a tranquil green space that allows you to escape the hustle and bustle of city life for an hour or two.
Whatever you have planned in Canton, when it comes to airport car rentals, rest assured that Avis will comfortably get you wherever you need to go—on time and in style. For the best in Akron-Canton Airport rental cars, choose Avis.
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