Avis becomes first car rental company at Heathrow Terminal 5

Avis becomes first car rental company to operate at Heathrow Terminal 5

Passenger transfer time from plane to car reduced by at least 15 minutes

Auckland, 22 April 2013 - Avis Car Rental has announced the launch of its new location at Heathrow Terminal 5, home to British Airways, making Avis the first car rental company to operate in the new terminal. The new car hire facility will ensure customers experience a swift transition from plane to car and a speedy onward journey.

By renting with Avis at Terminal 5, customers do not have to take a bus to their car rental facility and therefore save an average of 15 minutes on travel time. To make the process even more rapid, customers who are part of the Avis Preferred loyalty scheme will be able to take advantage of the priority desk and conveniently parked cars.

A full range of vehicles are available for hire at the terminal, offering leisure travellers and business executives the perfect drive to suit their needs, including:
• Avis Fleet - offering everything from small city cars including the Fiat 500 to people carriers including the Peugeot 5008 for those bigger trips
• Avis Select Series - including the Audi A1, Audi A5 and the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class, perfect for business engagements
• Avis Prestige - including the Range Rover Evoque, Jaguar XF and Porsche 911 Carrera, for those seeking a truly luxurious drive.

Commenting on the opening, Stanley Hebden, National Marketing Manager, Avis New Zealand, said: "After a long flight, we all know how great it is to be able to jump into a car and get to your next destination as quickly as possible. We’re delighted to offer New Zealand travellers a new location at Heathrow, helping to make it an even more comfortable, convenient and hassle-free travel experience."

To find out more about hiring a car from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, visit www.avis.co.uk.

About Avis
Avis Car Rental operates one of the world's best-known car rental brands with approximately 5,200 locations in more than 165 countries. Avis has a long history of innovation in the car rental industry and is one of the world's top brands for customer loyalty. Avis is owned by Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR), which operates and licenses the brand throughout the world. For more information, visit www.avis.co.nz.

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