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Avis Budget Group to Hire 1,500 Employees on June 22

June 20, 2016 at 11:30 AM EDT

PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 20, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAR) today announced that it intends to hire 1,500 employees during a national day of hiring event on June 22. The Company is looking for energetic, career-minded individuals to fill part-time positions at Avis Car Rental, Budget Car Rental and Payless Car Rental locations across the United States.

"Avis Budget Group is a fun and rewarding place to work," said Ned Linnen, executive vice president and chief human resources officer, Avis Budget Group. "Our hope is that job seekers will consider a role at Avis Budget Group, where they will be challenged to grow and develop in their careers every day."

"We are proud of our diverse workforce and are committed to hiring veterans and providing our nation's heroes with opportunities to work for a company that truly honors their service and supports their transition back into the workforce," said Mr. Linnen.

The national day of hiring will include local events at many Avis, Budget and Payless locations across the country. Prospective employees can find a hiring event close to them by going online to Avis Budget Group's career site at avisbudgetgroup.jobs and clicking on the "#NationalHiringDay" banner or by searching for jobs within the site.

About Avis Budget Group
Avis Budget Group, Inc. is a leading global provider of vehicle rental services, both through its Avis and Budget brands, which have more than 11,000 rental locations in approximately 180 countries around the world, and through its Zipcar brand, which is the world's leading car sharing network, with nearly one million members. Avis Budget Group operates most of its car rental offices in North America, Europe and Australia directly, and operates primarily through licensees in other parts of the world. Avis Budget Group has approximately 30,000 employees and is headquartered in Parsippany, N.J.  More information is available at www.avisbudgetgroup.com

Contact:
Alice Pereira
(973) 496-3916
PR@avisbudget.com