Avis is one of the best car rental companies in the world. Founded in 1946, currently, Avis and its subsidiaries operate in 5500 locations in 170 countries. Avis was launched as the first company to rent cars from airport locations. Now, it provides booking car rental services across 170 countries from luxury car rental to a budget car rental. It is a network of 20 million satisfied customers with a fleet size of more than 450,000 cars.
Avis Car rental
Avis provides car rental services in 4 categories:
One way airport car rental, luxury car rental, premium SUV rental, and economy car rental. In airport car rental Avis gives deals such as Keep the car for up to 12 hours, get a free tank of gas, and 150 free miles only in limited cities. Car class of airport car rental in Economy, Compact, Intermediate, Standard, Full-Size, Premium, and Intermediate SUV with different rates.
Avis select series cars make sure you reach your destination in the utmost luxury. Luxury sedan and luxury SUV are two car classes of Avis luxury car rental.
A premium elite SUV is a large luxury SUV rental. This luxury SUV rental is perfect for a group of 7-8 passengers.
The economy rental car is a range of Avis for those people who want to save money on travel expenses.
Avis Sales Programme
The company has 4 sales programs for different segments.
Avis for business is for SME with facilities such as low corporate rates, complimentary rental days, and free enrollment in Avis Preferred service.
Avis Meeting & Group Services is designed to help groups with their ground transportation needs and have discounted for meetings using five or more vehicles.
Avis Corporate Sales offers large and mid-sized business managers negotiated rates, frequency benefits and optional coverages. www.avisinteractive.com
Avis Car Sales offers used vehicles for sale which are well maintained to the people. www.aviscarsales.com
A glimpse of Timeline of Avis
1946 – Avis is founded by Warren Avis at Willow Run Airport in Detroit
1963 – “We Try Harder.” advertising and marketing campaign makes its debut.
1979 – Avis enters a worldwide advertising and marketing agreement with General Motors and begins featuring GM cars in its fleet worldwide.
1989 – General Motors Corporation buys Avis stock
2005 – Avis launches the first wi-fi in car rental locations.
2007 – Avis introduces “Chauffeur Drive,” in conjunction with WeDriveU, Inc.
To check out the complete timeline of Avis please visit the linked article.
Avis Awards and Recognition
- Awarded as “World’s Leading Car Rental Website – Avis.com” by World Travel Awards (2014)
- Bagged “World’s Leading Car Rental Company” award from World Travel Awards (2014)
- “World’s Leading Luxury Car Rental Company” – World Travel Awards (2014)
- Recognized as “Best Car Rental Worldwide” by Business Traveller UK (2014)
- “North America’s Leading Luxury Car Hire” – World Travel Awards (2012)
- #1 Car Rental Company in the 2013 Customer Loyalty Engagement Index – Brand Keys (2013) (U.S.A)
- “Best Corporate Car Rental Company” – Corporate Traveller, Flight Centre Limited’s division of travel experts serving small and mid-sized businesses (2011) (Canada)
- Awarded as “South America’s Leading Car Hire” by World Travel Awards (2012)
- “Caribbean’s Leading Car Hire” – World Travel Awards (2012)
- Decorated with the title of Best Car/Campervan Rental Operator by Australia Federation of Travel Agents (2012)
- Recognized as “Most Satisfied Customers Award – Hire Cars” by Canstar Blue (2012) (Australia)
- “Asia’s Leading Car Hire” – World Travel Awards (2012)
- Awarded as “Tourist Transport Operator for 2010-2011” by India’s Ministry of Tourism National Tourism Awards (2012)
- “Middle East’s Leading Business Car Rental Company” – World Travel Awards (2013)
- “Africa’s Leading Business Car Rental Company” – World Travel Awards (2011)
- “Egypt’s Leading Car Rental Company” – World Travel Awards (2011)
- “Europe’s Leading Business Car Rental Company” – World Travel Awards (2012)
Its awards and recognition list is incredibly long to check all the awards and recognition click on linked words.
Avis Budget Group, Inc. Executive Staff
Larry D. De Shon, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Operating Officer
Scott Deaver, Executive Vice President, and Chief Marketing Officer
David B. Wyshner, President and Chief Financial Officer
Arthur Orduña, Executive Vice President & Chief Innovation Officer
Joe Ferraro, President, Americas
Mark J. Servodidio, President, International
Ned Linnen, Executive Vice President, and Chief Human Resources Officer
Michael K. Tucker, Executive Vice President, and General Counsel
Gerard Insall, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Avis Headquarters Address
6 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 496-3500