Payless Car Rental Expanding Locations to Major Markets

    ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--Aug. 7, 2001--Payless Car Rental System, Inc. announced today they have signed contracts for over 10 new franchise locations in several of the top major markets in the U.S. The franchise openings in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Chicago, Detroit, Miami Beach, Nashville and Puerto Rico are part of Payless Car Rental's aggressive development plan to double the number of worldwide locations by the end of 2002.
    "We are expanding both domestically and internationally and are in final negotiations for an additional 30 franchise openings in Italy and the UK," said Mike Harley, chief operating officer of Payless Car Rental. "Many of our new franchises are located in major international airports offering travelers convenience and easy access to great deals on car rentals."
    With the growth of the Internet, Payless has developed an interactive Web site to benefit both the customer and the franchise owner. To secure a car rental from anywhere in the world, the site automatically takes the customer to the Quick Quote feature allowing them to receive rate quotes and secure a rental based on dates, city and car class.
    Unique in the travel industry is the Payless Live Agent Chat feature that allows users to interact with a customer service representative while remaining on line. You can access the site at http://www.PaylessCarRental.com.
    "What makes Payless unique is their state-of-the-art technology and quick expansion in the marketplace," said Mauro Olivieri, Payless franchise owner in Miami, Miami Beach and Ft. Lauderdale. "By joining Payless Car Rental you become a part of a worldwide system that has a valued and respected brand name."
    To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Payless Car Rental, a special daily rate of $30 on mid-size cars is available for a limited time at participating locations. Plus, a 2001 Ford Mustang will be given away in September 2001 by registering online.
    Payless Car Rental is a privately held corporation headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida with over 125 worldwide franchise locations. Over the past 30 years, Payless has grown to an international company servicing major airports, resorts, metropolitan cities and suburban areas worldwide.
    For reservations, visit http://www.PaylessCarRental.com or call 1-800-Payless within the US and Canada, or 727-321-6352 from all other countries.