News By Topic: Rental

Rent-A-Wreck Rolls Out New -- and Improved -- Insurance Company

Apr 12, 1999

Rent-A-Wreck of America, Inc., the largest late-model vehicle rental company, is unveiling an expansion to its already existing, however previously- limited insurance program. ... Continue reading

BancBoston Gives Strong Quarter Outlook for Rental Car Group

Apr 9, 1999

BancBoston Robertson Stephens senior automobile services analyst Jordan Hymowitz gave a strong quarter outlook for the rental car group, including Hertz, Avis and Dollar Thrifty. ... Continue reading

Budget Group Announces Pricing of $400 Million of Senior Notes

Apr 9, 1999

Budget Group, Inc. announced the issuance of $400 million of Senior Notes due 2006. The notes were priced to yield 9.125%. ... Continue reading

Budget Celebrates the 1st Anniversary of Its Customer Loyalty Program

Apr 6, 1999

In celebration of the first anniversary of Perfect Drive, Budget's ever-growing customer loyalty program, the company has introduced a special offer for an Odyssey(TM) DF 660 Putter -- one of the top putters in the golf industry. ... Continue reading

Aftermarket Products now on web

Apr 5, 1999

Avis Offers Arizona Travelers One-Way Rental Bargains

Apr 5, 1999

Avis Rent A Car, Inc. announced it is offering exceptional one- way, time limited rent a car bargains to Arizona based customers. ... Continue reading

Thrifty Gives Double Kilometers to Aeromexico Club Premier Members

Apr 5, 1999

Thrifty Car Rental is offering double kilometers to members of Aeromexico's Club Premier frequent flyer program effective April 15 through June 15, 1999, at all Thrifty airport locations that are served by Aeromexico. ... Continue reading

Thrifty Launches New Ad Campaign, 'Not Different, Just Thrifty'

Apr 5, 1999

Thrifty Car Rental is launching a new multi-million dollar advertising campaign emphasizing the "same cars" and "great service" consumers have come to expect from all industry players, while capitalizing on Thrifty's low price position. ... Continue reading

Dollar Extends 15 Percent Travel Agent Commission for Florida Rentals

Apr 2, 1999

The Florida Division of Dollar Rent A Car Systems, Inc. has extended its 15 percent commission for domestic travel agencies that book leisure rentals with Dollar Rent A Car in Florida until July 23, 1999.* ... Continue reading

Budget Truck Rental Raises Rates 9% Nationwide

Mar 31, 1999

Budget Rent a Car Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Budget Group, Inc., announced it will raise its one-way truck rental rates by nine percent on average in all locations and mileage ranges, effective April 6, 1999. ... Continue reading

AAdvantage Members Earn Triple Bonus Miles With Offer From Dollar

Mar 25, 1999

Dollar Rent A Car is offering American Airlines AAdvantage members triple miles on leisure rentals of a mid-size car or larger for two or more days now through June 15, 1999.* ... Continue reading

America West FlightFund Members Can Receive Double Bonus Miles

Mar 25, 1999

America West FlightFund(R) members will receive double bonus miles on Dollar Rent A Car leisure rentals through June 30, 1999.* ... Continue reading

Ryder TRS Raises Rates on Average 9% Nationwide

Mar 24, 1999

Ryder TRS, the nation's second largest consumer truck rental company and a subsidiary of Budget Group, Inc., announced it will raise one-way rates by nine percent on average in all locations and mileage ranges, effective April 1, 1999. ... Continue reading

Budget Group Proposes to Issue $350 Million of Senior Notes

Mar 23, 1999

Budget Group, Inc. announced that it proposes to issue $350 million of senior notes due 2006 pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. ... Continue reading

Budget Group Signs Five-Year Outsourcing Agreement with CSC

Mar 23, 1999

Budget Group, Inc. announced the signing of a five-year global technology agreement with Computer Sciences Corporation. ... Continue reading