In France, Budget has nearly tripled its number of rental facilities by opening 208 new locations, including Paris, Aix-en-Provence and Marseille.

In Italy, five new locations have been opened at popular destinations, including sites in Bologna, Milan and Rome.  

“The opening of the new Budget locations in France and Italy shows our continued commitment to providing business and leisure travellers with convenient facilities, quality, well-maintained vehicles and excellent service,” said Mark Servodidio, managing director, Europe, Avis Budget Group. “In fact, in less than two years, we have opened nearly 400 new locations to meet the growing demand for car hire in Europe’s leading business and holiday travel destinations.”