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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
Indianapolis Downtown
Additional Travel Information
Located in the heart of Indiana, Indianapolis is the state capital and is the 12th most populous city in the country. It is called the Crossroads of America because it is where six Interstates and another six U.S. highways connect. Due to its size and abundant roadways, you’ll want to be sure to get an Indianapolis rental car deal from Avis Car Rental North Capitol Avenue so that you can travel around the city with ease.At the North Capitol Avenue Avis, you’ll find a number of rental cars to choose from. In addition to a variety of two- and four-door options, which range from compact to full-size, you can select a standard or intermediate SUV, a great option if you’re traveling in a group or need to bring props or materials to a business meeting. Avis at North Capitol Avenue is just a few minutes west of the intersection of Interstates 65 and 70, and it is across from the State Capitol Tour Office and a few minutes from the Indiana University. The North Capitol Avenue Indianapolis location is also close to several business class hotels, such as the Hilton Garden Inn and the Sheraton City Centre Hotel. If you have some spare time, you may want to visit the War Memorial Plaza or the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art.Don’t forget to add GPS to help you get around the city when reserving car rentals with Avis Rent a Car on North Capitol Avenue. Additionally, sign up as an Avis for Business member today, and you can take advantage of a dedicated account team and can avoid dealing with lines an paperwork.
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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*
- Across from the state Capitol building, between Market and Washington Street. One block north of the RCA dome and convention center.
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