Avis Car Rental
Chula Vista, CA 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

Sears Auto Center – Chula Vista Center

Additional Travel Information

If you are planning to stay in sunny Chula Vista for an extended stay following your business trip, the Avis Chula Vista Center will have you covered so you can reach your desired destinations. Located on San Diego Bay, the city offers up a wide variety of activities from which you can choose. Put down the top of a convertible or enjoy the comfort of a sedan on your way to Aquatica Park, with its towering waterslides to unnerve the bravest among you. For an up-close and educational experience with Southern California’s wildlife, the Living Coast Discovery Center will leave you with in-depth knowledge to provide conversational topics for years. Choosing rental cars over public transportation can provide you with the ability to see and experience more on your visit. While the city is the second-largest in San Diego County, it still manages to preserve a small town feel. To experience the city’s history, you may want to check out the Heritage Museum, taking time to review the historical information and photographs on display there. No matter whether you plan to spend a day at the beach or explore the city views, the Avis car rental Chula Vista Center may provide you with the means to do so at your leisure. The Chula Vista Center is easy to find, located in the Sears Auto Center between H and I Streets on Broadway just off Interstate 5. You can call ahead to ask for a Chula Vista rental car deal, or simply stop by to peruse the available Chula Vista car rentals. After selecting the perfect vehicle for your needs, head out into the sunshine to enjoy everything this beautiful area has to offer.

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 Chula Vista Center is located about 1/2 mile east of the 5 Fwy at the corner of Broadway & H St. The Sears Auto Center is located on the southeast side of the shopping center at 5th Ave & I St.