Avis Car Rental is opening five new on-site rental facilities at Universal Studios Orlando’s Loews Hotels & Resorts properties. As the official rental partner of Universal Parks & Resorts, Avis aims to make vehicle access easier and more convenient for theme park visitors.
The newly announced locations will be available at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, the Hard Rock Hotel Orlando, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, and Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Avis also plans to open an additional desk at Universal’s Aventura Hotel later this summer. These on-site facilities give guests quick access to a broad selection of vehicles without having to travel to off-site rental centers.
“Universal’s theme parks in Orlando and Hollywood are popular attractions in the United States visited by travelers the world over,” said Stephen Wright, senior vice president at Avis. Establishing an on-property presence at Universal/Loews locations lets Avis extend its off-airport network and better meet customers’ mobility needs where and when they arise. Guests can now access an Avis vehicle more conveniently, freeing up time and budget for other experiences during their stay.
This expansion builds on Avis’s multiyear marketing partnership with Universal Orlando. Through that collaboration, hotel guests receive access to discounted rates and special rental offers, making car rental a simpler, more cost-effective option for families and travelers staying at participating Universal/Loews properties.
The move reflects a broader trend of car rental companies locating services closer to major leisure destinations and hotels to improve customer convenience and reduce transit time. By situating rental desks within hotel properties, Avis reduces friction for guests who want the flexibility of a personal vehicle while visiting the parks, nearby attractions, or exploring the wider Orlando area on their own schedule.
For travelers staying at Universal’s hotels, the new Avis locations mean less time coordinating transportation and more time enjoying the destination. The on-site desks will streamline the pickup and drop-off process, offer access to the company’s full vehicle fleet, and maintain the promotional benefits offered through the partnership with Universal Orlando.
As the summer season approaches and tourist demand rises, the additional on-site locations at Universal properties are intended to enhance guest convenience and support the travel plans of domestic and international visitors alike. Avis’s expanded presence at these hotels is positioned to serve families, groups, and individual travelers who value easy access to a rental car without leaving their hotel grounds.