Avis and American Express Reward Neighborhood Renters With Gift Cards and Discounts

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Avis Rent A Car System, LLC today announced a promotion for American Express(R) Cardmembers. Now through December 15, 2006, customers who rent from any Avis neighborhood location and pay for the rental with their American Express Card, will receive up to 25% off daily, weekend and weekly rates. In addition, those who rent for 3 days or more, will receive a $25 American Express Gift Card.

"We recognize that neighborhood renters need cars for a variety of reasons -- whether their own car is in the shop, they need a car with more room, or they simply want a special car for a night out on the town," said Becky Alseth, senior vice president of marketing for Avis Budget Group, Inc., parent of Avis. "With more than 800 Avis neighborhood locations across the United States and a commitment to expand, we look forward to bringing the 'We Try Harder' level of service to as many neighborhoods as possible. We're proud to offer American Express Cardmembers two more reasons to choose Avis in their neighborhood."

Most neighborhood Avis locations are open 7 days a week and provide customers with a wide range of rental vehicles including minivans, SUVs, luxury vehicles and 12-passenger vans. All vehicles are backed by the Avis commitment to provide outstanding customer service and include free pick-up and drop-off service within a five-mile radius, roadside assistance and, in most cases, unlimited mileage.

For complete details, including terms and conditions, or to make a reservation, customers can visit http://www.avis.com/axpoffer. Offer valid through December 15, 2006 at participating locations in the U.S.

About Avis

Avis Rent A Car System, LLC and its subsidiaries operate one of the world's leading car rental brands, providing business and leisure customers with a wide range of services at more than 2,000 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 2006 Brand Keys(R) Customer Loyalty Index. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Avis Budget Group, Inc. . For more information, visit http://www.avis.com/.