Avis

Pros: In our case, none to speak of
Cons: *gave us a faulty car *charged us extra for it!

We rented a car from Avis because its advertised price for a 1-day rental was the cheapest. We got there, had to wait in a long line, and were given the only car they had available--one which was just returned, so they didn't even have time to clean it. ...

Pros: Having a car for hiring, online customer services
Cons: A lot of tragedy. Overcharge my credit card, old car, fuel not topped up, etc...

I recently travelled to Australia in Nov'07. As an AVIS preferred member in the US, I decided to hire AVIS in Australia too, and this was so wrong choice did we make. I happened to hire their cars for 3 locations, so I would write them all in one ...

Pros: Nice People, Good Selection of Cars
Cons: Curious Frequent Renter Policy

I almost always use Avis when traveling. However, be careful when using a frequent renter card, or as Avis calls it, a "wizard" number. Recently I went to the Avis web site to reserve a car. While I was there I noticed many "internet...

Pros: none
Cons: rude, disrespectful employees

My personal experience with this car rental agency was awful. My ex and I went to Memphis for a delayed honeymoon and rented a car thru them. At the time we didn't have alot of available credit left on our credit card and asked them if we could pay for...

Pros: Great rate, efficient phone and desk staff, terrific car, quick check-out and check-in
Cons: Car smelled of cigarette smoke for the first few days we drove it

Bottom line up front: my family and I rented a 2004 Camry from Avis for 2 1/2 weeks at a terrific rate with unlimited mileage. Great car and smooth rental experience--we'd definitely rent from them again. We rented from Avis after doing some ...

Pros: Wonderful and efficient staff, nice selection of well maintained cars
Cons: NA

I have used 2 other rental companies in the past and let me say that the best experience that I have yet renting vehicles has been at Avis. I live in Miami,Florida and at several points recently I have had to use rental cars as my mode of transport....

Pros: (Initially) Price.
Cons: Faulty advise on insurance, leading to the above price to be anything but pro.

Dear all – a note of caution for renting cars in Italy with AVIS. This letter has been sent to AVIS’ Customer Service Director and Marketing Director. If they reply I'll update this post with a hopefully better experience to ...

Pros: Convenience and Direct Billing
Cons: None

As the Travel Coordinator for the company I work for, it was important to build a direct billing program for car rentals which our employees utilized. Our company spends an average of 20,000 dollars per month in travel expenses and a good portion of...

Pros: always good service
Cons: usually substitute vehicles, usually dirty cars

For the last six years or so I have been flying into ABQ 4 or 5 times each year. Most of the time I rent from Avis. Always a good attitude at the counter and usually great service. From time to time it breaks down, but they fix it. Like the time our...

Pros: Cost Savings
Cons: Time to Qualify

The best thing I've seen in the Car Rental industry - better than getting 250 miles per day for a rental and better than a free day - is the Wizard program from Avis. After a month of renting (i.e. about 30 days), you can become a Wizard member of Avis....

Pros: Usually available in all markets
Cons: Small selection of full size cars

I think there are good qualities to Avis but they are more geared toward the individual or family on vacation. I travel more for business and have been disappointed with the service that I have received.

My normal schedule for a business trip...

Pros: Good prices, Wizard makes it easy
Cons: Can't think of any

You can't go wrong if you rent from Avis. My company uses Avis for all of their rental cars and we are all enrolled in the Avis Wizard Program. Talk about convenience. They all the information they need about me and all I have to do is give them my...

Pros: good rates, free mileage
Cons: must be 25

I am 23, married, I own my own house, and I am an officer in the military. I even found a discount from a military association (USAA), but I am not 25 so I could not rent a car from them.

This is not a phenomenon limited to Avis. It seems...

Pros: Replacement car for a flat tire
Cons: Car with problems

This is a very short advice about Avis:

Last year while on vacation at Boston we decided to visit a relative near Portland,Maine. At the airport we rented a 4x4 Chevrolet SUV(Avis)thinking that this vehicle could be a smart decision due to...

Pros: Very reasonable
Cons: Misleads customers

I chose to use the company Avis because I thought it was a reasonable car rental place, along with being clean and organized. The best of my experience with Avis Car Rental was their cars. Their cars were in great condition, very suitable for...