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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
Indianapolis Shadeland
Additional Travel Information
Indianapolis car rentals are essential when you’re in the city on business. In addition to being the state’s capital and one of the most populous cities in the country, it is also home to six interstates, six U.S. highways and several state roads, so you’ll want an Indianapolis rental car deal to ensure that you can get around. Avis Rent a Car on North Shadeland Avenue is a great place to pick up your car rentals thanks to its location near the intersection of US 36 and Interstate 70, which runs through the heart of the city. The North Shadeland Avenue location offers a wide selection of rental cars, so you’ll find the perfect vehicle for your stay in the city. Along with offering a number of coupes and sedans, you can also get an SUV, which is an excellent option if you expect to travel in a group. You can also rent a specialty or luxury vehicle from the North Shadeland Avenue Indianapolis Avis, such as a Ford Mustang or a Lincoln MKS.Once you leave the Avis North Shadeland Avenue, you can head into Indianapolis and visit the headquarters of such well-known companies as Anthem Inc., Angie’s List or Steak ‘n Shake. The city is also home to Indiana University, Purdue University and the Birch Bayh Federal Building and United States Courthouse. Should you find some time to yourself, you may want to visit the Indianapolis Zoo, the Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library or the National Art Museum of Sport.When you reserve your rental through Avis Car Rental at North Shadeland Avenue, be sure to look into Avis small and mid-sized business programs. Sign up to become an Avis for Business member today, and you can benefit from reduced rates and have access to a full-time account team.
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 north of I-70 on the west side of Shadeland Ave.
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