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AVIS VAN RENTALS
Car Rental in Pietermaritzburg

www.avis-vanrental.co.za
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10 Alan Paton Ave. Scottsville. Pietermaritzburg. Kwazulu Natal. 3201
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Already have an online account and want to become an Avis Preferred member? In 1946 Warren Avis opened the world's first airport car rental location at Willow Run Airport, Detroit, with a grand total of three cars. Avis is a trusted and award-winning brand with a long history of innovation in the car rental industry, and is one of the world's top brands for customer loyalty, with a commitment to true convenience and exceptional service. Anticipating post-war travel trends, this is the world's first car rental operation at an airport location. 1953 International expansion begins with franchise operations in Europe, Canada and Mexico. 1965 Avis formally expands in the international arena by founding the Europe, Africa and Middle East division (Avis Europe). Corporate operations are established in major European countries and in some cases success is spectacular (e.g. Avis climbs from newcomer to largest car rental company in just one year. 1973 Avis achieves market leadership in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, just eight years after Avis Europe was founded. The business begins expansion into the fleet leasing market. 1986 Avis Europe becomes the first car rental company in history to successfully float on the London Stock Exchange. In three years as a public company, Avis Europe triples its market value. 1997 Avis Europe successfully floats on the London Stock Exchange for the second time, primarily to fund expansion of its core business. 2012 Awarded the 'World's Leading Business Car Rental Company' at the World Travel Awards for the seventh consecutive year. 2014 Avis launch their most groundbreaking advert in 50 years, inspiring customers to Unlock the World. Following the adoption of the Avis name, the business grew steadily and by 1972, the car rental business had expanded to Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. 1972 The company was represented country-wide and in 1980 it diversified into full maintenance leasing. The business began to expand beyond the borders into Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland and administered sub-licensees in Angola, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe. 1991 Zeda Holdings entered into an agreement with the international company which allowed them access to the Wizard real time, on-line computer system which services Avis operations around the world. 1998 Avis Luxury cars was introduced, offering customers luxurious self-drive spoils and in 2001 Avis Chauffeur Drive was introduced. Starting in Cape Town with only 15 vehicles, this has grown to 2200 vehicles to date. 2009 Avis became the first car rental company to become carbon neutral.
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