who owns avis budget group
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. Quick History. Founded in 1946 by Warren Avis (who sold his interest in 1954), Avis was the first company to rent cars from airport locations.