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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
Fort Lauderdale Downtown/Beach
Additional Travel Information
Fort Lauderdale is often called the “Venice of America”, and it boasts over 45,000 resident yachts and 165 miles of canals. It also benefits from the same tropical climate that makes it and the rest of the state such a popular place to visit and live. The city is located on the Atlantic coast and is home to a number of well-known companies, such as AutoNation and the National Beverage Corporation. For rental cars that ensure you can get the most out of your business trip and squeeze in some sightseeing after you are done with your meetings, you’ll want to get a rental from Avis Rent a Car at their Downtown/Beach location.Avis car rental Downtown/Beach offers a wide selection of Fort Lauderdale car rentals. If you need something basic to get around, there are 2- and 4-door compact, standard and full-size cars. When you’re looking to travel in style and impress a client, consider a luxury vehicle or something from the Avis Signature Series, such as the BMW 328i. You can also get a Fort Lauderdale rental car deal from Avis Downtown/Beach on an SUV, truck or van if you’re going to be traveling in a group.The Downtown/Beach Avis location is just a few miles from a number of major roadways, including Interstate 95 and Interstate 595, which is also called the Port Everglades Expressway and connects to the Florida Turnpike. Once you’re done picking up your rental car from Downtown/Beach Fort Lauderdale, you can head directly to your meetings. If you’ve got the time, consider taking a trip to The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale or the Bonnet House Museum and Gardens.To make car rentals for business trips faster and less expensive, take advantage of Avis for Business. By joining the program, you’ll get special discounts and expedited rental services. Visit this location online today and book your next car rental with Avis.
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 office is located on E Sunrise Blvd between NE 7th Ave & NE 9th Ave.
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