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:
Huntington Tri-State Airport
The Budget Car Rental serving the Huntington Tri-State Airport (HTS) has a reputation for friendly and reliable service, and our counter is located on airport property, so picking out the perfect HTS car rental from our fleet of airport car rentals is easy. Travelling with kids? Budget’s selection of Greater Huntington airport car rentals includes SUVs and minivans, perfect for making sure each member of your family is traveling comfortably. If you’re holidaying on your own or in a pair, a sportier coupe or eco-friendly hybrid might be more your speed. Whichever vehicle you choose, you’ll feel good knowing you’re getting one of the best rental car deals in the Tri-State area.
Greater Huntington is home to 350,000 people and includes three cities: Huntington, WV, Ashland, KY, and Ironton, OH. Locals often refer to the area as Kyowva, for Kentucky-Ohio-West Virginia.
Marshall University in Huntington is a public research university with over 13,000 students. College Football fans might recognize the Marshall Thundering Herd, whose alumni include Randy Moss and Darius Marshall. The Herd play in the impressive 38,000-seat Joan C. Edwards Stadium, so pick up some tickets and take the whole family out to see a game.
The Huntington Museum of Art is located in the hills above Ritter Park, which is also home to the Museum of Radio and Technology. Camden Park is one of the nation’s oldest amusement parks and hasn’t changed much over the years, giving it a nostalgic vintage feel. It’s not pricey and it’s a lot of fun!
Trust your trip to the Tri-State area to one of Budget’s Huntington Tri-State Airport rental cars. With great rental car deals, excellent customer service and the program, you can’t go wrong.
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