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:
Albany International Airport
All airport car rentals at Albany International Airport (ALB) are located in the baggage claim area of the terminal, including Avis Car Rental. Once you’ve picked up your keys, you’ll find your vehicle parked with our ALB car rental fleet inside the Airport Parking Garage.
Avis’s fleet of Albany airport car rentals is made up of a wide selection of vehicles that includes compacts and luxury vehicles, SUVs and eco-friendly hybrid models—whatever you need to make the most of your trip to Albany. What’s more, you can accelerate your travel experience with Avis Preferred, a complimentary membership that allows you to skip the line and go straight to your car.
If you’re traveling to Albany on business and need a good place to entertain clients, consider taking them to Pearl Street. This downtown avenue is lined with a variety of chic restaurants and shops. Reserve a compact car if you plan to stick to the city center between meetings. A smaller car will facilitate getting into and out of tight city parking spots.
Just beyond the city limits, there’s skiing, hiking, canoeing and fishing against a backdrop of beautiful mountains. One of these outdoor adventures could be a solo escape after a busy few days or used to create a memorable afternoon with a client. Add a GPS system to your car rental to make navigating the roads leading into and out of the city easy.
Wherever your trip takes you, get it off to a smooth start with Albany International Airport rental cars from Avis. Choose the name business travelers trust. Choose Avis.
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