Who We Are
We offer a range of options, from car and truck rentals to on-demand carsharing, that bring vehicles closer to where and when customers need them.
Our Brands
It all started in 1946 with three cars and an inspired idea: why not launch a car rental business in an airport and grow along with the booming air travel sector?
Since then, Avis has become one of the best-known and most-preferred brands in the industry, with loyal customers in countries around the world. We’re continuing to build on our history of innovation, from delivering a personalized end-to-end rental experience for our customers to moving transportation solutions forward to a more sustainable future.
Offering outstanding value since it was launched in 1958, Budget is one of the world’s best-known car rental brands with approximately 3,500 locations in more than 120 countries.
Many customers are leisure travelers looking for a bargain, so we never stop searching for new ways to save them money – or give them an even better service. From our handy mobile booking app to our great value deals with our airline and hotel partners, we deliver new ideas and great value.
Payless Car Rental provides price-conscious leisure and business travelers with great value.
Acquired by Avis Budget Group in 2013, Payless operates in approximately 120 rental locations across the United States, Canada, Europe and South America. With a mixture of corporate-run and franchise locations, Payless has an extensive network of rental stores, many located in major airports.
Zipcar is the world’s leading car sharing network, with nearly one million members. Operating across 25 cities and more than 300 campuses in Europe and North America, we get people from all walks of life moving: whether we’re renting a van to a new homeowner for an hour or the latest electric car to a student for the day.
Members simply book online or via our app – and then use their membership card to unlock their vehicle. (In fact, if a customer can’t find their car, they can use their phone to honk the car’s horn.)
Budget Truck is a leading truck rental company in the United States and Australia, serving both the consumer and light commercial sectors.
Budget Truck Rental operates through a network of more than 1,600 corporate-owned and dealer locations throughout the continental United States.
Launched in 2022, RubyCar is the new way to shop certified cars online. The purchase experience is digitally-enabled making used car buying easy and convenient. Each RubyCar is handpicked from our Avis fleet: late model, low miles, meticulously maintained, and thoroughly inspected.
RubyCar offers customers a personalized, fully online experience with vehicles delivered directly to their home or collected from a RubyCar-certified Avis location.
Operating for over 25 years, Apex Car Rentals is a leading off-airport car hire company with 30 rental locations in New Zealand and Australia.
Focused primarily on leisure business, Apex provides affordable and simple car rental and has built an enviable reputation for delivering an exceptional customer experience.
The France Cars story began in 1952 in a garage in Lille, Northern France. Raymond Jardin was tired of lending his van to his neighbors so began a great family business adventure covering the largest cities in France, while still preserving the neighborhood feel. France cars has been part of Avis Budget Group since December 2016.
Maggiore was the first independent car rental company in Italy, now operating over 140 agencies in the country, including all main airports and railway stations. It’s strong brand personality makes it different from other companies and is based on a concept of Italian identity: quality, innovation and originality. Maggiore joined the Avis Budget Group family in 2015.
Amico Blu started in 1997 as the undisputed leader in the Italian commercial vehicle rental market. It offers a wide range of spacious vans to meet any rental requirement for commercial vehicles including isothermal vans and vans with hydraulic loading platforms. Joining Avis Budget Group in 2015, Amico Blu provides short and medium-term rentals for any type of transport.
Founded in Turin, Italy, in 1949, Morini specializes in short and medium-term rental of cars, vans, refrigerated vans and minibuses, along with vehicles adapted for disabilities. With a fresh and innovative Italian entrepreneurial culture, Morini works towards one goal: to be a car and commercial vehicle renter with no surprises in price, but with the most options for accessories and additional services.
With over 30 years’ experience, the ACL Hire team has built a reputation for providing quality commercial vehicle rentals, exceptional service, and competitive rates to customers across Scotland.
ACL Hire has been part of Avis Budget Group since 2017. During this period, ACL has expanded its large and varied fleet offering throughout the U.K.
Avis Budget Group further strengthened its presence in the Scottish market, by acquiring McNicoll Vehicle Hire in 2023. The prominent, award-winning, vehicle rental company provides car, van and minibus hire to customers in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.
It all started in 1946 with three cars and an inspired idea: why not launch a car rental business in an airport and grow along with the booming air travel sector?
Since then, Avis has become one of the best-known and most-preferred brands in the industry, with loyal customers in countries around the world. We’re continuing to build on our history of innovation, from delivering a personalized end-to-end rental experience for our customers to moving transportation solutions forward to a more sustainable future.
Offering outstanding value since it was launched in 1958, Budget is one of the world’s best-known car rental brands with approximately 3,500 locations in more than 120 countries.
Many customers are leisure travelers looking for a bargain, so we never stop searching for new ways to save them money – or give them an even better service. From our handy mobile booking app to our great value deals with our airline and hotel partners, we deliver new ideas and great value.
Payless Car Rental provides price-conscious leisure and business travelers with great value.
Acquired by Avis Budget Group in 2013, Payless operates in approximately 120 rental locations across the United States, Canada, Europe and South America. With a mixture of corporate-run and franchise locations, Payless has an extensive network of rental stores, many located in major airports.
Zipcar is the world’s leading car sharing network, with nearly one million members. Operating across 25 cities and more than 300 campuses in Europe and North America, we get people from all walks of life moving: whether we’re renting a van to a new homeowner for an hour or the latest electric car to a student for the day.
Members simply book online or via our app – and then use their membership card to unlock their vehicle. (In fact, if a customer can’t find their car, they can use their phone to honk the car’s horn.)
Budget Truck is a leading truck rental company in the United States and Australia, serving both the consumer and light commercial sectors.
Budget Truck Rental operates through a network of more than 1,600 corporate-owned and dealer locations throughout the continental United States.
Launched in 2022, RubyCar is the new way to shop certified cars online. The purchase experience is digitally-enabled making used car buying easy and convenient. Each RubyCar is handpicked from our Avis fleet: late model, low miles, meticulously maintained, and thoroughly inspected.
RubyCar offers customers a personalized, fully online experience with vehicles delivered directly to their home or collected from a RubyCar-certified Avis location.
Operating for over 25 years, Apex Car Rentals is a leading off-airport car hire company with 30 rental locations in New Zealand and Australia.
Focused primarily on leisure business, Apex provides affordable and simple car rental and has built an enviable reputation for delivering an exceptional customer experience.
The France Cars story began in 1952 in a garage in Lille, Northern France. Raymond Jardin was tired of lending his van to his neighbors so began a great family business adventure covering the largest cities in France, while still preserving the neighborhood feel. France cars has been part of Avis Budget Group since December 2016.
Maggiore was the first independent car rental company in Italy, now operating over 140 agencies in the country, including all main airports and railway stations. It’s strong brand personality makes it different from other companies and is based on a concept of Italian identity: quality, innovation and originality. Maggiore joined the Avis Budget Group family in 2015.
Amico Blu started in 1997 as the undisputed leader in the Italian commercial vehicle rental market. It offers a wide range of spacious vans to meet any rental requirement for commercial vehicles including isothermal vans and vans with hydraulic loading platforms. Joining Avis Budget Group in 2015, Amico Blu provides short and medium-term rentals for any type of transport.
Founded in Turin, Italy, in 1949, Morini specializes in short and medium-term rental of cars, vans, refrigerated vans and minibuses, along with vehicles adapted for disabilities. With a fresh and innovative Italian entrepreneurial culture, Morini works towards one goal: to be a car and commercial vehicle renter with no surprises in price, but with the most options for accessories and additional services.
With over 30 years’ experience, the ACL Hire team has built a reputation for providing quality commercial vehicle rentals, exceptional service, and competitive rates to customers across Scotland.
ACL Hire has been part of Avis Budget Group since 2017. During this period, ACL has expanded its large and varied fleet offering throughout the U.K.
Avis Budget Group further strengthened its presence in the Scottish market, by acquiring McNicoll Vehicle Hire in 2023. The prominent, award-winning, vehicle rental company provides car, van and minibus hire to customers in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.
Company Overview
2024 Global Performance
~24,000
Global Employees
$11.8B
Total Revenue
~180
Countries with Corporate or Licensee Operations
~695,000
Average Rental Fleet
~10,250
Rental Locations
38M+
Rental Transactions
20,000
Global Employees
12
Brands
180
Countries Around the Globe
533,000
Vehicles in our Fleet
10,600
Locations
2M
Rental Transactions Worldwide
Our Leadership Team
We are proud of the diverse team we have assembled to drive the future of mobility forward
Our Values
Our values shape the way we work, think, and behave.
Customer-Led
We shape our strategies through the eyes of our customers.
Ownership
We hold ourselves and each other accountable for performance.
Inclusion
We work as one, embracing our differences.
Integrity
We strive to do the right thing, no matter what.
Innovation
We continually challenge ourselves and each other to think differently.
Our History
Our company has a rich history and an innovative future. Scroll through our timeline to see how Avis Budget Group became the brand it is today.
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Avis is founded
Warren Avis opens the first Avis location at Willow Run Airport, Detroit, Michigan with an $85,000 investment. This is the first car rental business to be located at an airport. Soon after, facilities are opened at Miami Airport, Florida.
Avis Begins Franchise Operations
Avis opens its first international and franchise operations in Europe, Canada, and Mexico.
Budget Rent-A-Car Corporation is Formed in Los Angeles
Morris Mirkin opens the first Budget Rent-A-Car office at Wilshire and Robertson boulevards in Los Angeles, California, with a $10,000 investment. The company name is chosen to appeal to the “budget-minded” or “value-conscious” renter.
We Try Harder
The iconic Avis “We Try Harder” advertising and marketing campaign makes its debut.
Wizard® Is Introduced
Avis introduces the rent a car industry’s first real-time information management and reservation system.
Avis Leads the Way in EMEA
Avis is recognized as the market leader in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Roving Rapid Return Introduced
Avis introduces Roving Rapid Return, a handheld computer terminal allowing customers to bypass the Avis counter.
Budget Launches Fastbreak
Budget’s Fastbreak provides customers with a paperless-transaction express service.
Zipcar Founded
Zipcar officially launches in Cambridge, Massachusetts with its first vehicle.
Avis Budget Group is Created
Avis and Budget join forces to create the second largest vehicle rental company in the world, Avis Budget Group.
Avis Europe Acquired by Avis Budget Group
Avis Budget Group acquires Avis Europe, previously an independently owned licensee. The EMEA Region is created, enabling the company to serve its customers more efficiently globally.
Avis Budget Group Acquires Zipcar and Payless Car Rental
Avis Budget Group adds leading car-sharing company, Zipcar, and Payless Car Rental, for price-conscious leisure and business travelers.
Avis App Adds Game-Changing Features
The Avis app adds game-changing new features, including: straight-to-vehicle access, the ability to select or upgrade a vehicle at pick-up, and much more.
Avis Safety Pledge & Budget Worry-Free Promise Launched
Avis Budget Group partners with Reckitt, the maker of Lysol, along with a team of medical professionals from Columbia University, and Hip Hop Public Health, to raise the bar for cleanliness and safety.
Joe Ferraro appointed Chief Executive Officer
Avis Budget Group appoints 40-year company veteran, Joe Ferraro, as President and Chief Executive Officer. At the same time, Bernardo Hees is also named Executive Chairman.
Avis Launches Plan On Us Brand Campaign and TV Commercial
Avis unveils “Plan On Us” brand campaign: a commitment to customer excellence.
