Avis Car Rental
Ventura, 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

Firehouse Plaza Shopping Ctr

Additional Travel Information

Finding rental transportation guarantees freedom of mobility. It can be just what employees on a business trip need to enjoy a more relaxing stay. If you are planning on traveling to the gorgeous coastal California city of Ventura on business, you should contact Avis Firehouse Plaza Shopping Center in advance to see what the capable professionals can provide. The company always strives to offer customers the most reliable and efficient Ventura car rentals. Many vehicles are specialized for the customer’s needs, and offer additional trip enhancements including GPS navigation and Sirius XM satellite radio, helping individuals find where they need to go.Once travelers are ready to head out from the Avis car rental Firehouse Plaza Shopping Center, they can enjoy any number of attractions in the city. One of the biggest draws is the variety of warm, sandy beaches. Visitors can stop by any of the coastlines to take a look at the boardwalk shops and events, catch some relaxing rays or even take part in some of the water sports. For a more culturally driven experience, visitors should be sure to check out the city’s theater. This historical venue has a rich, colorful history, and there are a variety of musical acts booked there throughout the year.If you are interested in learning more about the variety of rental cars that are available, visit us online today. Be sure to ask about a current Ventura rental car deal that can suit your needs, and see how quickly you can drive from the Firehouse Plaza Shopping Center to your next California destination.

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*

• From Fwy 101 NORTHBOUND, exit at Telephone Rd & turn left. Cross under the Fwy & then turn right onto Main St. Avis is on the right in the Firehouse Plaza behind the fire station.
  From Fwy 101 SOUTHBOUND, take the Telephone Rd exit, which actually exits on Main St. Turn left onto Main St & then take the first left into the Firehouse Plaza.