The acquisition adds approximately 3,000 vehicles to Avis Budget Group’s network in Portugal and is a key step in strengthening its commitment to the local market.
The rental agency also announced a shuttle service available at its office in Faro, Portugal.
Both residents and tourists will be able to access the carsharing service through their smartphones.
Currently, Mex has affiliate locations in other countries within Europe.
On Sept. 12, DriveNow’s carsharing service will be available in Lisbon, Portugal. Customers who join DriveNow by that date will have free registration and a 20-minute driving offer.
Sixt has added three new franchise locations in Portugal in downtown Lisbon, Funchal on the island of Madeira, and in Porto. Up until now, Sixt had only been present at the Lisbon Airport.
Avis Budget Group Inc. will now operate its Budget Car Rental brand in Portugal directly. Prior to this announcement, Avis Budget Group’s corporate-operated Portugal locations were limited to the Avis brand, while the Budget brand was operated by a licensee.
InterRent, Europcar’s new ‘low-cost’ brand will be available in April in five European countries with 44 locations and a fleet of 6,000 vehicles.
Enterprise Holdings announced that it has appointed its first franchisee, Guerin Car Rental Solutions in Portugal, and that it plans to continue franchise growth throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
