Avis Expands Car Rental network with New Branch in HCM City

Avis, the leading global car rental company in Asia, on July 1 opened its first regional branch in Ho Chi Minh City, a centre of economic, science, technology and industry as it accounts for a high proportion of Vietnam’s economy.

The opening coincides with the company’s philosophy of national expansion to meet growing demand of visitor’s market and multinational corporation presence in Vietnam, and marks Avis as the first and only international car rental company operating in 2 regions of Vietnam.

Located in the No 86, D3 Street, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, a stone’s throw from the downtown of the city, the new branch has been ready to service customers. Dedicated to serving the needs of foreign and domestic companies, visitors, leading hotels & resorts, the new branch offers business and leisure customers the full spectrum of car rental, car leasing and chauffeur drive services. Besides the latest range of compact, mid to large size, sports and luxury vehicles from popular brands such as Mercedes Benz, Toyota, Audi and many others, a professionally trained and experienced English speaking local driver – Avis ambassador will also be included as part of the car hire.

Le Viet Hai Son, General Director of Avis Vietnam, said “We expand our branch in Vietnam with goal to reach more Vietnam’s major economic centres. This presence is completely in line with our aim to grow and provide customers with better service, just like our expansion in this demanding market. Today, the need for reliable and tailored service is greater than ever, and we are here to make sure people get what they want”.

Avis’s highly trained staff will be on hand to help with any queries that customers may have. As an added benefit, a professionally trained and experienced English speaking local driver will also be included as part of the car hire. Customers in Vietnam can also make overseas car rental reservations in more than 160 countries via the Avis Vietnam website www.avis.com.vn or call centre at (84-4) 3795 1644. or call centre at (84-4) 3795 1644.

Avis and its subsidiaries operate the world’s second largest general-use car rental brand providing business and leisure customers with a wide range of services at nearly 5,000 locations in over 160 countries throughout Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the Latin American/Caribbean region.

In Asia, Avis is a leading provider of vehicle rental; vehicle leasing and limousine/chauffeur drive services operating over 240 locations through a network of wholly owned subsidiaries, joint ventures and licensee agreements in 21 markets. Avis started its first operation in Vietnam since July 1, 2009 in Hanoi Capital.

Avis Vietnam is operated by Gami Group under license from Avis Car Rental. Gami Group is of the largest well-diversified business groups in Vietnam with three main sectors including Franchise Operations, Trading & Services, and Real Estate.

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