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:
Dubuque Municipal Airport
Avis Car Rental is located right inside the Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ), so perusing the selection of Dubuque airport car rentals and getting on your way could hardly be more convenient. This Iowa town’s iconic Victorian row houses, art-studded riverfront and scenic railway (the steepest in America) are all best seen in the comfort of your own DBQ car rental. And to make things even easier, 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 a business visitor to Dubuque, you’ll find a surprising number of ways to keep busy after a day’s work. The best choice is, of course, the Mystique Casino and its gaming, live greyhound racing and fine dining. It’s a popular spot for client meetings, corporate retreats and blowing off steam after an intense afternoon at the office.
Avis’s lot of Dubuque Regional Airport rental cars is only 15 minutes away from “The Key City.”
More active visitors oft for Eagle Point Park’s hiking trails and spectacular views; art lovers can stroll through the public art exhibits at Art on the River; and fans of nature and wildlife can visit the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium featuring a fascinating display of the area’s creatures and critters. If you happen to be in town during the winter and have a yearning to hit the slopes, Sundown Mountain has some great ski hills. Think about an SUV if this is part of your itinerary, and remember to upgrade it with a roof rack for your gear.
Whatever airport car rentals you’re considering, if you’re a discerning traveler, consider the great deals, professional service and quality vehicles from Avis.
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