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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
Erie Intl Airport
Additional Travel Information
For your next venture to Erie, Pennsylvania, trust Avis for all of your rental car needs. The Avis selection of first-class airport car rentals is matched only by the exceptional customer service and unbeatable deals, making Avis Car Rental the preferred choice for busy travelers visiting Eastern Pennsylvania. Have a quick glance at the collection of Avis Erie airport car rentals, and you’re sure to find the perfect vehicle to suit the requirements of your trip, from eco-friendly hybrids to full-size SUVs and everything in between.
The Avis rental counter is located in the baggage claim area of the Erie International Airport (ERI). Staff will be happy to guide you through the rental process, and help get you into your ERI car rental and on your way as quickly as possible. And for your convenience, the Erie International Airport rental cars are parked right on airport property, so you won’t have to wait for a shuttle bus to take you to your car. And if you want to save even more time at the airport, you can always accelerate your travel experience with Avis Preferred, a complimentary membership that allows you to skip the line and go straight to your car.
The Bayfront Convention Center, located on Presque Isle Bay, offers world-class amenities and service, not to mention a breathtaking view; you couldn’t ask for a better place to meet with colleagues and prospective clients.
Of course, your trip doesn’t have to be all work and no play, and a great spot to unwind for the evening is Presque Isle Downs and Casino, where you can try your luck at over 1700 slot machines, table games and even live horse racing.
Choose Avis for a great rental car at a great price on your next visit to Erie. Drive safe and enjoy your stay.
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PREFERRED SERVICE
- Proceed to the Avis counter in the baggage claim area. Show your driver’s license to receive your preprinted rental document and keys. Rental cars are parked outside the baggage claim area.
*GENERAL DIRECTIONS*
- COUNTER: AIRLINE PASSENGERS: Proceed to the counter that is located in the baggage claim area.
WALK-UP RENTERS: FROM I-79: Exit 182B onto 12th Street. Airport is approximately 5 miles on the left. Proceed inside the baggage claim area entrance, to the counter.
VEHICLES: Rental cars are parked outside the baggage claim area.
RETURNS: Same as pick-up.
AFTER-HOURS RETURNS: Available. Park & lock the car. Place the completed contract & the keys in the Drop Box located on the right side of the Rental Counter inside the Terminal. NOTE – TERMINAL IS LOCKED at approx 1030PM every night after the last flight comes in. The Terminal REOPENS approx 4AM daily. RETURNS ARE AVAILABLE during the time of the TERMINAL closure. Park & lock the vehicle. Please follow the DIRECTIONS LOCATED ON THE TERMINAL DOOR and call the AIRPORT POLICE; who will come unlock the Terminal door & escort you while you place keys & completed contract in the Avis Drop box located on the right side of the Rental Counter. Please remember to take your personal belongings with you.
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