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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
Chicago Midway Intl Airport
Additional Travel Information
If you have business in Chicago, you might prefer to fly into Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), as it’s closer to the downtown core of the city than O’Hare, and far less busy. The same is true for Chicago Midway International Airport rental cars, and for the best deals on quality airport rental cars, discerning travelers to Chicago choose Avis Car Rental for the highest levels of professionalism and quality.
Once you land and grab your luggage, exit the terminal through the doors near carousel #3 and wait for the MDW rental car shuttle bus that will take you to the Avis location. The bus runs 24/7 so you’ll be good to go no matter when you land.
Like the O’Hare location, Avis is pleased to offer a range of Chicago airport car rentals. You could opt for a compact MDW car rental if you’re planning on squeezing into tight city spots, a full-size or luxury car if you’re heading to meetings, or an SUV from the Signature Series if you really want to show people you’ve arrived. And if you’re in a hurry to get going, 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.
Midway may be the second airport in the “second city,” but like Avis, it’s the first choice for business travelers.
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AFTER-HOURS RETURNS
- The rental counters close every night at 2 AM; however, there is an agent on duty in the returns area to check in car returns 24/7.
PREFERRED SERVICE
- Follow signs to the baggage claim area then exit glass doors near carousel number 3, walk to the designated rental car shuttle bus stop and board a common rent-a-car bus for a 4-minute ride to the rental car facility. The busses operate 24 hours a day and depart regularly for the rental facility. Take the elevator to Level 3 for the Avis Preferred counter to pick up your rental vehicle.
- Upon arrival at the rental facility, check your email on your smartphone or the Preferred board for the space number of your preassigned vehicle.
You have the option to accept the preassigned car or exchange it for a similar car from the Select & Go Exchange Area or upgrade the car to a specialty vehicle from the Select & Go Upgrade Area. Cars in the Select & Go Upgrade Area have the additional daily cost posted on the hangtag.
Once you have selected your vehicle, drive the vehicle to the exit booth and present your driver’s license to the Avis representative who will quickly complete the transaction and get you on your way.
*GENERAL DIRECTIONS*
- AIRLINE PASSENGERS: Follow signs to the baggage claim area then exit glass doors near carousel number 3, walk to the designated rental car shuttle bus stop and board a common rent-a-car bus for a 4-minute ride to the rental car facility. The busses operate 24 hours a day and depart regularly for the rental facility. Upon arrival at the Rental Car Facility, proceed directly to the Avis rental counter.
WALK-UP RENTERS: Enter the rental car return entrance off of 55th Street. Follow signs to Avis vehicle return which is located on level 4. After returning your vehicle, proceed to the elevator and take it to the first floor. The shuttle bus stop outside the lobby. The busses depart regularly for the airport.
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