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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
West Los Angeles/Brentwood
Additional Travel Information
A business trip to West Los Angeles, California, always means that the traveler should take the opportunity to enjoy some of the local flavor when the meetings are over. Any business stay can quickly turn into an extended pleasure vacation when travelers have the right transportation ready to accommodate them. Working with Avis Rent a Car Santa Monica Boulevard offers you more time to spend doing the things you love with our quick booking services. You can expect to work with reliable professionals who will help you find the car you need as soon as you arrive at the Avis Santa Monica Boulevard location. Once the vehicle is ready, a visit to any variety of attractions that the Santa Monica Boulevard West Los Angeles area has is possible.Avis also offers additional trip enhancements including GPS navigation and Sirius XM satellite radio. Westwood Village is always a good stop. Adjacent to UCLA, it is renowned for its cultural features and the variety of shopping and dining locations. If you feel like exploring some of the more historic culture, be sure to visit Getty Center. It is an absolute must see in the city, especially if you have always wanted to take a closer look at some of the most famous and defining works of art that the city has to offer.You can find the time to enjoy even more local features when you pick up the right West Los Angeles car rentals. No matter how long you plan on staying, contacting Avis for a good West Los Angeles rental car deal should be at the top of your priority list. Visit the Santa Monica Boulevard location online and see how we can help you with our wide selection of rental cars.
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*
- Avis is located on the northwest corner of Santa Monica Blvd and Armacost Ave next to J.R. Seafood between Barrington Ave and Bundy Dr. FROM THE 405 FWY, take the Santa Monica Blvd exit & turn west. Continue for 3/4 mile.
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