Our history Our company has a rich history and an innovative future. Check out our timeline below of how Avis Budget Group became the brand it is today. 1946 1955 1958 1963 1965 1972 1973 1984 1989 1999 2000 2001 2003 2004 2007 2010 2011 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Avis is Founded Avis is founded. Find out from Warren Avis himself why opening the first car rental business at an airport turned out to be such a brilliant idea. Avis Starts in Australia Eric McIllree signs license to start up Avis in Australia. Budget Rent a Car is Founded in Los Angeles Morris Mirkin spots a gap in the market and Budget Rent a Car is founded in Los Angeles with $10,000 investment, and one co-worker – his wife. Investors Careers Copyright ©2020 Avis Budget Group All rights reserved Privacy Notice Terms of Use OUR BRANDS Avis Budget Budget Truck Rental Zipcar Payless Maggiore France Cars Apex AmicoBlue MoriniRent QUICK LINKS About Brands Innovation Investors Careers Services Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) News & Media Business Intelligence Airport Business and Compliance GET IN TOUCH Contact Us Customer Service View Careers View Press Releases ABG Licensing