Avis Offers Travelers One-Way Rental Bargains
13 April 2000
Avis Offers Travelers One-Way Rental BargainsGARDEN CITY, N.Y., April 12 Avis Rent A Car, a member of Avis Group Holdings, Inc. is offering exceptional one-way rates for Florida, Arizona and Las Vegas based travelers. Florida rates are available to customers traveling to selected destinations in the Northeast and Southeast. Arizona and Las Vegas rates are available to customers traveling to selected destinations in California and Nevada. The daily rate for a car rented through this offer, which is designed to transfer a portion of the Avis fleet, is as low as $8.95 a day for a Subcompact or Compact, and $13.95 a day for a Minivan, SUV or Convertible. No drop-off charges are applicable on these special rates. Rentals are limited to a maximum of seven days. "We are delighted that we are able to offer our customers these outstanding values," said F. Robert Salerno, President and Chief Operating Officer, Avis Rental Car Group. "These special offers enable us to effectively transfer our fleet and at the same time, provide our customers with exceptional value." Florida renters may pick up vehicles at various airport locations throughout Florida and can return vehicles to selected locations throughout the southeast or northeast. One-way renters in Arizona may pick up vehicles at either the Phoenix or Tucson Airports and can return vehicles to the Las Vegas Airport, Reno Airport or any California location. Rentals from Las Vegas Airport can be returned to the Reno Airport or any California location. Customers traveling from Arizona or Las Vegas should request rate code "MN." Northeast bound travelers from Florida should ask for rate code "GD," while Florida customers headed to the Southeast should use rate code "F3." Cars are subject to availability and advanced reservations are required. Taxes, local government surcharges, vehicle licensing fees of not more than $1.93/day in CA, and $.35/day in FL, airport recoupment fees up to 12% and optional items such as LDW ($19.99/day or less), additional driver fees, fuel service, are extra. Other fees and conditions may apply and vary from location. Avis Group is one of the world's leading providers of comprehensive automotive transportation and vehicle management solutions, with strengths in car rental, vehicle leasing, and vehicle management services. Avis Group operates the second largest general-use car rental business in the world, with locations in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the Latin American Caribbean region. Avis Group operates the vehicle management and fleet card businesses through three separate units: PHH North America, PHH Europe and Wright Express. The services of these units consist of vehicle leasing and a broad range of vehicle related fee based services. The Company manages a fleet of approximately 1 million vehicles and has over 4 million fuel and maintenance cards outstanding. Annually, on a pro forma basis, the Company generates approximately $4.0 billion in total revenue. For additional information and news, please log onto the Avis Web Site (http://www.avis.com) or call Company News on Call (800-758-5804, access code #078975).