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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
Fairview Heights IL
Additional Travel Information
When you need Fairview Heights car rentals for a Saint Louis business trip, Avis Rent a Car on Lincoln Highway has you covered. We are located just south of Interstate 64, so you can get the vehicle you need quickly and easily. Whether you are in town for a convention, are in St. Louis to visit corporate headquarters or are just there for general business purposes, acquiring a vehicle from Avis car rental on Lincoln Highway ensures that you’ll have plenty of extra time for a little sightseeing along the way.If you’re an Avis Preferred member, stop by our location on Lincoln Highway and skip the line to quickly pick up the vehicle of your choice. Our car rentals are equipped with state-of-the-art GPS devices that help you find your way around the area effortlessly. Once business is out of the way, make the iconic Gateway Arch your first stop. Make a point of driving across the Eads Bridge, the first to span the mighty Mississippi River. Tour the Anheuser-Busch Brewery while you’re in the city, or take in a professional sports game. You can take your pick from hockey, baseball or football, depending on the season.In addition to enjoying a great Fairview Heights rental car deal at our Lincoln Highway location, you will receive impeccable, professional service, superior vehicles and an easy, stress-free experience. If you don’t already take advantage of the Avid Preferred or Preferred Plus program, the friendly team at our Lincoln Highway Fairview Heights location can give you the scoop. Regardless of the size, scope or purpose of your St. Louis business trip, choosing Avis ensures smooth sailing from square one. Contact Avis to reserve your rental car today.
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 on Lincoln Hwy between Orlando Pl and Rte 159.
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