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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Old Town San Diego
When you visit Avis Rent a Car at the Midway District, you will be able to shop for a wide variety of unique rental vehicles capable of suiting just about all needs. Business travelers who are on their way to scenic San Diego should be sure to stop by a few attractions and enjoy the sights that the city is famous for. With the right car rentals from our Avis Midway District location, it can be easy to go where you want at your own pace. After you pick up your vehicle at the Midway District in San Diego, you can explore any number of stops in the city. If you are a fan of sports, be sure to visit Petco Park and check out some of the games. For those who had a more relaxing shopping experience in mind, be sure to stop by Seaport Village and get a feel for some of the local flavor. Animal lovers should take some time to explore the city’s zoo and safari park as well. With a Midway District rental vehicle from Avis, the possibilities are limitless, so be sure to visit us today.When you arrive at our Avis car rental Midway District lot, our helpful representatives will be ready to assist you. Call us at your earliest convenience and see how we can make the rental process easy and enjoyable with a quality San Diego rental car deal. We even provide interested travelers with early reservation options so that the vehicle they need is waiting for them when they show up.
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