Avis Budget Group

The U.K. car rental market size is estimated at USD 3.20 Bn in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 5.54 Bn by 2032, at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2022 to 2032. These insights are based on a report on U.K. Car Rental Market by Future Market Insights (FMI)

Avis Budget Group has introduced digital check-in as part of its relentless commitment to ensure the safety of its customers and its employees and promoting contactless rental experience.

Avis has launched its new ‘Avis Safety Pledge,’ which is a set of protocols that will be implemented in all Avis UK rental stations. It demonstrates its commitment to providing a safe, clean, and convenient transport solution as travel restrictions ease.

Back in September last year, Avis Budget Group appointed Keith Rankin as its new President – International. This is the second time the dynamic executive has worked for Avis, who joined the company for the first time in 1998 where he led the financial planning team, before being promoted to chief executive of Avis Car […]

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Beep, Avis Budget Group’s one-stop-portal for travel trade professionals, is now available in five Asian languages – traditional and simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Thai. The portal was officially launched in English in Asia last year to provide a ‘car rental one-stop-shop’ bringing both Avis and Budget brands together on one platform. Beep equips travel […]

Avis Budget Group has signed an agreement with Ford Commercial Solutions to connect approximately 14,000 vehicles to its European fleet. Connected vehicles allow Avis customers to manage their entire rental experience through the Avis mobile app, including choosing the type of vehicle they want to rent, upgrading and extending the duration of their rental from […]

Car rental company Avis has announced the expansion of its Asian network with the opening of Avis Mongolia, through a licensee agreement with Baobab. This move builds on the vast global network and regional footprint of Avis – now present in over 20 Asian markets. The main office will be based in the new international […]

Car rental company Avis Budget Group has launched a new, pay per kilometre, mobility brand in Italy called Smile Rent. The low-cost, 100% self-serve brand is the latest addition to the mobility giant’s expanding portfolio in southern Europe. The brand will be tapping into the budget-conscious, tech-savvy travellers to Italy. Initially launching in Rome Fiumicino […]

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There is never a dull moment in the travel tech sector, new things come up like an app to rent a boat and zip up hotels for cost-conscious hardy travellers. Companies also give back like Avis donating to ABTA Lifeline and EaseMyTrip offering a new array of services to make customers’ lives easier.

This week, we saw some companies launched new features of their apps or websites, while others forged new partnerships and acquisitions.

Budget Car Rental today announced the appointment of Jeiba Corporation as the company’s new General Sales Agent (GSA) in Japan for outbound travellers.

This week, we see airlines and airports investing in various technology to continuously improve travel experience. We also see road transportation companies take great strides to develop their services.

Avis Budget Group has launched its training platform, Beep – a one-stop-portal for travel trade professionals in Asia.

Avis Budget Group, the global car rental company, has signed a new agreement that will ensure its products are made available to travel agents via Travelport’s GDS channels. Under the terms of the multi-year deal, agents around the world – including OTAs and corporate travel agencies – will be able to search for and book […]