Avis Car Rental
Pasadena, TX 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

Pasadena – Pep Boys

Additional Travel Information

Rental cars can make any business trip more convenient and enjoyable. Avis car rental at Pep Boys is the place to go for a Pasadena rental car deal that will help you reach all of your destinations in a timely manner. Avis at Pep Boys is located at 5445 Fairmont Parkway, close to Sam Houston Parkway. We have a great selection of cars that you can choose from, such as the Avis Signature Series, which includes luxury models. Our cars come equipped with comfort and safety features such as air conditioning, cruise control, AM/FM radio and much more. Car rentals from the Avis at Pep Boys give you the freedom to travel back and forth between your hotel and business functions. You’ll also be able to drive around and discover some of the area’s many fascinating attractions.When you have some free time, you might want to visit the Pasadena Heritage Park & Museum, where you’ll find a variety of historical exhibits as well as scenic places to walk. If you are in the mood for some live entertainment, you can find out what’s playing at local theaters such as the Red Door Theatre Company. You are also a short drive to Houston, where you can visit some of the museums found in the Houston Museum District. If your trip is scheduled during baseball season, you might also catch the Houston Astros playing at Minute Maid Park. Be sure to reserve your car from the Pep Boys in Pasadena. A car rental from Avis will help make your business trip more enjoyable and ensure that you get to all of your appointments on time.

Additional Location Information

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*

• Located at Pep Boys near the corner of E Sam Houston and Fairmont Parkway.