Avis Car Rental
Washington, DC Hours and Location

Get all the latest information about Avis

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.

… more

About this location:

Location

Washington DC Downtown L Street NW

Additional Travel Information

The next time you need to find a Washington rental car deal, think of Avis. The Avis Rent a Car at M Street Northwest is located less than half a mile from Dupont Circle and is conveniently situated next to major roads like Connecticut Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue. Whether you are in town for a quick work conference and you need an impressive vehicle for a short time or you require a car that can carry several passengers at once, the large selection of rental cars at the M Street Northwest Washington Avis location allows you to take your pick from a variety of suitable options.Washington car rentals from the Avis M Street Northwest location give you the freedom to explore the American capital. In the trendy district of Dupont Circle, where you’ll find M Street Northwest, you can tour the historic Christian Heurich House Museum, admire the art in the Phillips Collection or browse the many independent shops. Your rental car also allows you to explore the major attractions in Washington, D.C., like the White House, the U.S. Capitol Building and the amazing museums found in the National Mall.Whatever business brings you to the nation’s capital, Avis rental cars can help you to make the most of the exciting city. Whether you need a flashy vehicle to impress a client or an energy efficient car, be sure to reserve the best fit from the Avis car rental at M Street Northwest. You’ll be in the heart of the city, making it easy to get to and from the office or squeeze in sightseeing after a day of work.

Additional Location Information

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*

• COUNTER: Located on L Street NW between 20th Street NW & 19th Street NW.
  VEHICLES: On-site.
  RETURNS: Same as pick-up.
  AFTER-HOURS RETURNS: Not available. Rental vehicle must be returned during office hours.