Avis is a global car rental company that started in 1946 in the United States. It is part of Avis Budget Group, which also owns Budget and Zipcar. Avis is known for serving both business and leisure customers, with rental locations at airports and in cities worldwide. The company offers a variety of vehicles including compact cars, sedans, SUVs, and premium models. Avis has a loyalty program called Avis Preferred that gives frequent renters faster service and benefits. It also provides options for long term rentals, corporate accounts, and digital tools like app-based booking and car management.