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In 1946
In 1946, Warren Avis founded Avis Airlines’ Rent a Car Systems at the Willow Run Airport, Detroit. This was the world's first car rental operation at an airport location.
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In 1969
In 1969, Hong Kong became the first Asian branch under the global service network. Avis integrated its 47 years’ experience of car rental services and brand spirit to Hong Kong; transforming it into one of the best service examples in the car rental market. Currently, Avis has 2 branches in Hong Kong to provide efficient and convenient car rental service.
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In 2015
Since the demand for car rentals has been rising steadily, the opening of Avis Prestige is considered as the ideal culmination of business success while expansion plans are fully underway. Located in Centre Point on Gloucester Road in Wan Chai, the new AVIS Prestige showroom was officially opened in the 4th quarter showcasing a diversified range of luxury cars for immediate rental. Customers can pick up the car and enjoy the experience of superb driving straight away.
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In 2016
After continuous research and development for over 60 years, Avis has truly become a prominent name in the global car rental sector. We are worldwide renowned for our red logo and the brand’s strapline “We Try Harder”, offering top quality services with high consistency all over the world. Our self-confidence and pride has originated from non-stop hard work. Every year we receive various awards that prove the sincerity and depth of our efforts. Being jointly selected by approximately 200 countries and a total of about 156,000 tourism operators and professionals throughout the world; AVIS was honored with the Oscar in tourism sector ― ‘’World Travel Awards’’ for consecutive years. We were also very highly acclaimed in various categories, including:
• 6 consecutive years (2009-2014) "Europe's Leading Business Car Rental Company"
• 6 consecutive years (2009-2014) "Middle East's Leading Business Car Rental Company"
• 6 consecutive years (2009-2014) "Africa's Leading Business Car Rental Company"
• 9 consecutive years (2006-2014) “Asia's Leading Car Hire"
• 9 consecutive years (2006-2014) “North America’s Leading Car Hire”
• 2013 "World's Leading Car Hire"
• 7 consecutive years (2006-2012) "World's Leading Business Car Rental Company"
"WE TRY HARDER"
AVIS is truly an international car rental company. Not only it represents the top-notch sector of the car rental industry, it also strives to maintain the resolute brand spirit and an uncompromising attitude to maintain the superior quality of services uniformly in 177 countries and regions around the global. AVIS upholds its motto "We Try Harder" to render best-possible services and preserve faith of its customers, and it is this faith that passes along to different parts of the world irrespective of regions logistics and languages, with one spirit of service. An Avis customer can always rely on the company to enjoy consistent service standards. Avis Hong Kong currently provides long-term, short-term and overseas car rentals and chauffeur services.
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"35 YEARS OUTSTANDING SERVICE"
Long Service Award from Avis Europe Plc, 2005
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"OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT"
Outstanding Achievement from Avis Europe Plc, 2006
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"CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION"
The Hong Kong Wedding Management Association
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"CARING COMPANY AWARD"
The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
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"MEMBERSHIP AWARD"
Right Hand Drive Motors Assosciation
AVIS is truly an international car rental company. Not only it represents the top-notch sector of the car rental industry, it also strives to maintain the resolute brand spirit and an uncompromising attitude to maintain the superior quality of services uniformly in 177 countries and regions around the globe. AVIS upholds its motto "We Try Harder" to render best-possible services and preserve faith of its customers, and it is this faith that passes along to different parts of the world irrespective of regions logistics and languages, with one spirit of service. An Avis customer can always rely on the company to enjoy consistent service standards. Avis Hong Kong currently provides long-term, short-term and overseas car rentals and chauffeur services, etc.