Fly Any Class, Drive First Class: Welcome to Avis First
The first rental experience to offer curbside pickup, premium vehicles and a personal concierge PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 21, 2025 – Imagine this. You’ve just landed. Instead ofwandering through a crowded parking garage or waiting for a shuttle, a welcomemessage pops up through your Avis app. By the time you reach the airport exit, yourpersonal concierge is curbside with your premium vehicle. The cabin is cool, and yourconcierge helps you connect your CarPlay. No lines. No stress. Just the open road anda luxury experience that starts before you even put the car in drive. After you’vecompleted your trip, you simply drop off your Avis First vehicle at departures. Avis Firstfills up the tank for you at market price so no need to hit the gas station. Hand off thekeys to your concierge and head straight to the terminal. Now, that experience is no longer a fantasy—it’s here. Starting today, Avis BudgetGroup, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR) officially unveils Avis First: a premium, concierge-level carrental experience designed for people who expect more: more comfort, more controland more time back in their day. This isn’t just a new tier. It’s a whole new class ofrental. And the best part, the product is priced for everyone, not just the select few.“When Warren Avis introduced rental cars at airports back in 1946, he redefined travel.With Avis First, we’re taking that spirit of innovation even further,” said Brian Choi, ChiefExecutive Officer of Avis Budget Group. “We’re here to set a benchmark that exceedsthe expectations of today’s most demanding travelers. Avis First reflects where we’reheaded as a company: innovating with purpose, delivering value where it matters mostand doubling down on our legacy of trying harder for the customers we serve.” Avis First is now live at major airports in Denver, Colo., Honolulu, Palm Beach, Fla., andFort Lauderdale, Fla. Avis First also operates in local markets including Manhattan,Hoboken, N.J., Jersey City, N.J., Chicago, San Francisco, Miami, Orlando, Washington,D.C. and Seattle. “Avis First introduces a new level of ease and efficiency, delivering curbside service andpremium vehicles exactly when and where travelers need them,” said Andres Barry,EVP and Chief Commercial Officer, Americas, Avis Budget Group. “It’s designed forthose who expect more, with concierge-level service, elevated comfort and completecontrol over the journey. It’s not just about getting from A to B faster, it’s about offeringsomething distinct for those who value the luxury of time and service just as much asthe drive itself.” Avis First doesn’t replace the traditional rental model, it reimagines it entirely. By offeringa premium, concierge-level experience, we’ve turned the everyday into the exceptional.Welcome to the new era of first-class car rental. To learn more about Avis First, visit avis.com/avisfirst. About Avis Budget GroupAvis Budget Group, Inc. is a provider of global mobility solutions, both through our Avis,Budget and Payless brands, which have more than 10,000 rental locations inapproximately 180 countries around the world, and through our Zipcar brand, which isthe world’s leading car sharing network. Avis Budget Group operates most of our carrental offices in North America, Europe and Australasia directly, and operates primarilythrough licensees in other parts of the world. Avis Budget Group is headquartered inParsippany, N.J. More information is available at AvisBudgetGroup.com. Media Relations Contact:Media Relations Team, ABGPress@coynepr.com