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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
Sears Auto Center – Austin Hancock Ctr
Additional Travel Information
Avis Rent a Car at Austin Hancock Center offers business travelers the opportunity to select from a wide variety of vehicles, including late-model, premium rental options. Whether you want an economical car or a luxury vehicle, Avis car rental at Austin Hancock Center can provide you with a vehicle that will meet your expectations. You can also choose from helpful options that will enhance your rental experience. Our GPS system can help you navigate through the busy highways of the fourth largest city in Texas. Bypass long lines on toll roads with vehicles that are equipped with E-toll. You can find the Austin Hancock Center location within the Hancock Mall at the Sears Auto Center. For a great Austin rental car deal, look no further than the Austin Hancock Center in Austin.There are so many things to see and do in Texas. Experience the city to its fullest with AO Tours located in the downtown area. If you are into sports, catch a NBA Spurs basketball game at the Cedar Park Center. If shopping is more to your liking, head to the Second Street District, where you will find a variety of boutiques lining the sidewalk. Austin is known for its impeccable weather, and you can find many trails and parks in the area to enjoy it. Avis car rental is the place to reserve a car for your next business trip.You can avoid the hassle of public transportation and take charge of where you want to go with the Austin car rentals from Avis ay Austin Hancock Center. With multiple drop-off locations in the area, Avis makes your car rental experience as convenient as possible. Contact us today to set up a reservation.
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*
- Located at the Hancock Mall in the Sears Auto Center.
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