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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
Mountain View
Additional Travel Information
When your business sends you to Mountain View, California, the Avis Rent a Car Old Middlefield Way location has a wide variety of rental cars to meet your needs. Conveniently located on Old Middlefield Way between Independence Avenue and San Antonio Road, Avis can provide you with everything from luxury vehicles, convertibles or SUVs. With our rentals, you can put down the top of your convertible rental to enjoy the California sun and enjoy a better view of the Santa Clara Mountains. If you want to impress your company executives, you can choose a luxury car to attend your meetings. During your off hours, Mountain View car rentals available at Avis Old Middlefield Way allow you to explore the city and surrounding areas. Head over to the Computer History Museum to learn about the fascinating history of technology and Silicon Valley. If you need a workout, drive your rental car over to the Stevens Creek Trail, which offers miles of hiking and running trails with beautiful scenery. At night, you can take in one of the excellent productions at the TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, which boasts top-level music combined with excellent acting. The Avis car rental Old Middlefield Way location is an excellent resource to help you complete your business and enjoy the rest of your trip. Choose a GPS-equipped rental car so you can find your way quickly and easily, allowing you to maximize your time and enjoyment while visiting this sunny and delightful city. Visit us online to reserve your Mountain View rental car, and when you arrive in the city, head to the Avis on Old Middlefield Way Mountain View to pick up your vehicle.
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AFTER-HOURS RETURNS
- Park & lock the car. Place the completed contract & the keys in the key drop box. Remember to take your personal belongings with you.
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*
- Avis is located south of Hwy 101 between San Antonio Rd & Rengstorff Ave. The location is on Old Middlefield Way, just west of Independence Ave.
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