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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
Panama City Beach
Additional Travel Information
Going on a business trip to Florida can be an exciting opportunity for your professional and personal life. With so many sights to see in the local area, it is always a good idea to invest in a rental car during your stay. Avis Rent a Car on Front Beach Road is dedicated to providing all travelers with an incredible care rental experience. We showcase an impressive variety of fuel-efficient vehicles at our Avis Front Beach Road lot, all equipped with the latest features such as navigational systems and e-toll readers.After you find the right rental car for your trip, you can visit any part of Panama City from Front Beach Road. If you are a fan of amusement parks, be sure to visit Shipwreck Island and see what exciting rides and events are in store for you there. For a little variety, head to the Miracle Strip Amusement Park. For a more relaxing stay, you can always visit St. Andrews State Park and enjoy some of the gorgeous scenery there.If you are new to the city and are unable to travel to our Avis car rental Front Beach Road lot, all you have to do is call us, and we will send a professional right over to come pick you up. All the rental cars at our Front Beach Road Panama City Beach location have been carefully inspected and maintained so that they are ready to help you with your travel needs. Call us today and see what incredible Panama City Beach rental car deal we have ready for you.
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*
- Take Panama Beach Parkway (US-98/FL-30A) to Cauley Avenue exit. Turn south on Cauley Ave. to Front Beach Road.
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