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Avis Adds Four Locations in Indonesia
Avis Car Rental will be opening four new locations in Batam, Indonesia. Currently, Avis operates in seven cities across Indonesia.

Avis Car Rental has opened four locations in Batam, Indonesia. Photo via Wikimedia.

Avis Car Rental has opened four locations in Batam, Indonesia. Photo via Wikimedia.
Avis Car Rental will be opening four new locations in Batam, Indonesia, including at the Batam Center Point Ferry Terminal, Hang Nadim International Airport, Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal and Sekupang International Ferry Terminal.
"We are providing travelers with pick-up service to these new locations, giving them easy access to rent and drive a vehicle from our trusted brand,” said Larry De Shon, Avis Budget Group’s international president. “We look forward to welcoming and serving new and existing customers in Indonesia."
Launched in Indonesia in 1977, Avis Car Rental has expanded to 17 rental locations across seven cities, including Bali, Jakarta, Medan, Surabaya, Denpasar, Makaassar and Gowa Makaassar.
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