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:
Fairchild Intl Airport
Avis is the preferred choice of busy travelers in the market for first-class Port Angeles airport car rentals. Every vehicle is backed by the exceptional customer service and great deals you’ve come to expect at Avis Car Rental. From comfortable midsize cars to sporty luxury sedans to fully loaded SUVs, the diverse fleet has the right vehicle for you, no matter what your plans may be on your trip to Port Angeles.
Once you’ve landed at William R. Fairchild International Airport (CLM), you can find the Avis CLM car rental counter conveniently located adjacent to the baggage claim area inside, and all the William R. Fairchild International Airport rental cars parked right on-site. If you’re interested in making the rental process go even faster, feel free to accelerate your travel experience with Avis Preferred, a complimentary membership that allows you to skip the line and go straight to your car.
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Port Angeles has much more to offer you, and airport car rentals from Avis are the best way to make the most of your trip here. From the professional experience to the great rental car deals, you won’t do better than Avis.
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