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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
Pasadena – Lake Avenue
Additional Travel Information
Pasadena, California is home to a variety of beautiful attractions and destinations. Business travelers will have the opportunity to explore all of the sights and sounds that the stunning city has to offer by working with Avis Rent a Car Lake Avenue. The professionals at Avis always provide clients with the most reliable vehicles available. Avis has a diverse selection of vehicles including compact cars, luxury sedans, standard and full-size SUVs. Avis also offers additional trip enhancements including GPS navigation and Sirius XM satellite radio. Visitors will have their pick from a variety of different cars, each suited for their needs. Leaving the lot at Lake Avenue Pasadena in your new rental car will open up a completely new world of possibilities. Those interested in learning about scientific and technological developments will find a number of fascinating exhibits and tours at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. After a trip to this incredible center, drivers can choose from a variety of local restaurants to get a feel for some of the local cuisine. Pasadena is a melting pot of traditional and contemporary tastes, with something unique for everyone. As soon as you visit the Avis professionals on Lake Avenue, you will find more reasons to extend your business stay. When you visit Avis car rental Lake Avenue, you are offered a reliable car that can take you where you need to be, whether you’re in town on business or vacation. Take advantage of the different Pasadena rental car deals, including Pay Now rates which can save you up to 30 percent on your car rental when reserving online. Reserve your Pasadena car rental at Avis.com today.
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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*
- From the 210 Fwy, exit at Lake Ave. Go 2 blocks north. Avis is between Villa St and Orange Grove Blvd on the east side of Lake Ave.
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