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National Car Rental Featured in World’s Best Awards
Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2022 readers’ survey has named National Car Rental as the World’s Best Car Rental Company.

National Car Rental was named the World’s Best Car Rental Company by Travel + Leisure surveyors.
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Travel + Leisure has announced the top travel destinations and companies in the U.S. and around the globe, according to the World's Best Awards 2022 readers' survey. The 27th annual survey rated cities, islands, national parks, and car rentals to hotels to cruise lines, airlines, and more.
National Car Rental was named the World’s Best Car Rental Company by surveyors.
Other 2022 overall winners include:
World's Best City: Oaxaca, Mexico
World's Best Hotel: Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco, Montalcino, Italy
World's Best Hotel Brand: Oberoi Hotels & Resorts
World's Best Island: Ischia, Italy
World's Best Mega-Ship Ocean Cruise Line: Celebrity Cruises
World's Best Large-Ship Ocean Cruise Line: Disney Cruise Line
World's Best Midsize-Ship Ocean Cruise Line: Viking Cruises
World's Best Small-Ship Ocean Cruise Line: Paul Gauguin Cruises
World's Best Intimate-Ship Ocean Cruise Line: Quasar Expeditions
World's Best River Cruise Line: Viking Cruises
World's Best International Airline: Singapore Airlines
World's Best Domestic Airline: Hawaiian Airlines
World's Best International Airport: Singapore Changi Airport
World's Best Domestic Airport: Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, Georgia
World's Best Safari Outfitter: Travel Beyond
World's Best Tour Operator: DuVine Cycling & Adventure Co.
World's Best International Destination Spa: Rancho La Puerta, Tecate, Mexico
World's Best Domestic Destination Spa: The Ranch Malibu, California
World's Best U.S. National Park: Yellowstone
"As travel continues to rebound and people look for new trip ideas and inspiration, I'm thrilled to share this incredible resource of our readers' favorite places and companies," said Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure’s editor in chief. "You'll find destinations that are transporting and offer a distinct sense of place – whether your focus is on reconnecting with nature or immersing yourself in local cultures. Congratulations to this year's honorees for their excellence in hospitality and for creating standout experiences that appeal to all types of travelers."
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