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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
Providence RI
Additional Travel Information
A Providence rental car deal can fulfill all of your transportation needs for your next business trip. Avis Rent a Car on Dorrance Street has a wide selection of vehicles that will help make your trip more relaxing and comfortable. Whether you choose a compact, such as the Ford Focus, a standard, such as a Subaru Legacy, or a full-size model, such as a Ford Fusion, our rental cars will allow you to get to your business functions and meetings in an efficient and stress-free manner. We are conveniently located at 1 Dorrance Street, close to the Rhode Island Convention Center. Once you pick up your vehicle from Avis car rental on Dorrance Street, you’ll be able to enjoy the convenience of getting around this old, historic city as your schedule dictates. After attending any business related events on your calendar, you may want to spend some time exploring this unique New England city. If you want to learn more about the area’s history, you can visit sites such as Historic Federal Hill and the State House. If you’re in the mood for cultural activities, you can catch a play or concert at Trinity Repertory Company or Providence Performing Arts Center. Roger Williams Park is a great place to take a walk and enjoy some natural beauty in the middle of the city. Car rentals from Avis on Dorrance Street bring all of the sights and attractions within easy reach.If you are making plans for a business trip, reserve a vehicle from our Avis location at Dorrance Street in Providence to make it simple for you to find the right vehicle.
Additional Location Information
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*
- WALK-UP RENTERS:
FROM I-95 NORTH: Take Exit 21 (Memorial Blvd ). Turn right at the Francis St traffic light. Make a slight left onto Dorrance St.
FROM I-95 SOUTH: Take Exit 21 (Atwells Ave). Turn left onto US 1 North. Stay straight for approx 1/2 mile & go onto Fountain St. Turn slight right onto Dorrance St.
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