Cold Winter Days Bring Hot Avis Rates

Rental Rates So Low They Only Come Around Once A Year

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Dec. 7 -- Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. has today announced the launch of national rates that are so low they only come out once a year. Now through February 28, 2005, customers benefit from low Avis rates and award winning "We Try Harder" service with every rental. Rates start at $169 a week / $26 a weekend day for compact cars and are valid at participating Avis locations nationwide. Members of motor clubs and AARP receive even greater savings.

"During this promotion, customers won't be forced to compromise by choosing between a low price and a great rental experience," said Scott Deaver, executive vice president of marketing for Cendant Car Rental Group, parent company of Avis. "With these rates -- they can have it all."

To make a reservation, visit http://www.avis.com/ or call 888-777-AVIS. Rates are subject to availability and certain holiday blackouts apply. Complete terms and conditions are listed on http://www.avis.com/.

About Avis

Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. and its subsidiaries operate the world's second largest general-use car rental brand, providing business and leisure customers with a wide range of services at nearly 1,900 locations in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the Latin American / Caribbean region. Avis is one of the world's top brands for customer loyalty, ranking as the number one car rental company in the 2004 Brand Keys(R) Customer Loyalty Index. The company is part of Cendant Car Rental Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cendant Corporation , a diversified global provider of business and consumer services primarily within the real estate and travel sectors. For more information visit http://www.avis.com/ or http://www.cendant.com/media.