Avis Car Rental
Tampa, FL Hours and Location

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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

Embassy Suites Brandon

Additional Travel Information

Tampa, Florida is in the northern part of the state and is a part of one of the largest metropolitan areas in the South. Like much of the rest of the Sunshine State, it offers access to beaches and has nearly year-round warm weather. If you’re visiting the area on business, you’ll want to be sure to take advantage of a Tampa rental car deal to help you take advantage of everything the area has to offer. Avis Car Rental Embassy Suites Brandon is conveniently located at the intersection of Interstate 75 and State Road 60 and is just a few miles from the Selmon Expressway, which makes it a great place to pick up car rentals. Embassy Suites Brandon is on the eastern side of the city, and it is less than 20 minutes away from the Amalie Arena and the George M. Steinbrenner Field, both of which host a variety of events. If you find time for some sightseeing, you may want to take a trip to the Florida Aquarium or Busch Gardens, the popular roller coaster park. Avis Rent a Car Embassy Suites Brandon has an incredible range of rental cars from which to choose. In addition to being able to get a Tampa rental car deal on standard and full-size coupes and sedans, the Embassy Suites Brandon Tampa location also offers SUVs, minivans and full-size van rentals. If you’re looking to impress a client or just want to travel in style, consider picking something from the Avis Signature Series, such as a Lincoln Navigator, at the Avis Embassy Suites Brandon location. Avis offers a variety of business programs that make getting Tampa car rentals easy and affordable. Enroll in the Avis Corporate Awards Program today to take advantage of rewards and discounts.

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*

• The Courtyard Tampa-Brandon and Homewood Suites by Hilton Tampa-Brandon are located beside the Embassy Suites Tampa-Brandon. The office is located inside the Embassy Suites Brandon.