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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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Santa Barbara CA

Additional Travel Information

Avis Rent a Car East Montecito Street can provide all types of vehicles for your business and personal travel needs. Avis is the industry leader in car rentals. The Avis car rental East Montecito Street location is ready to provide customers with the high quality rental experience they are looking for. The professionals at this location will help you find a car that can get you where you need to go. Visitors to Santa Barbara, California, will find a variety of attractions waiting for them. The region is well known for its gorgeous beaches. You can visit Carpinteria and Montecito and check out some of the local events there. If you are interested in taking in a little local music, be sure to visit the Funk Zone, which is a gorgeous arts community. Visiting business travelers can enjoy the vibrant nightlife the area provides as they examine local art.No matter what your needs are when you’re in town, Santa Barbara car rentals will have you covered. Be sure to visit Avis.com East Montecito Street today and check out some of the rental cars deals that they offer. With unbeatable prices and numerous high quality vehicles, this location will be able to find the perfect car for your next trip.

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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 HWY 101: Exit at Garden St & turn southeast. Turn right onto Yanonali St. Then turn right onto Santa Barbara St, which curves onto Montecito St. Continue 2 blocks to Avis on the left.
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