PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Budget Rent A Car today announced that it has awarded members of the "Budget Business Program" more than $3 million in rebates since the program was introduced in May 2005. Designed for small and mid-sized businesses that spend up to $50,000 per year on car rentals, the Budget Business Program offers a way to help manage travel expenses by offering low rates and a $2 rebate for every paid rental day.
"Budget is the only car rental company that provides cash back to its business customers," said Melissa Lynch, vice president of business to business marketing at Avis Budget Group, Inc., parent company of Budget. "Surpassing $3 million in rebates in less than three years is a testament to our commitment to better serve the needs of small and mid-sized businesses who appreciate the value that Budget provides as they strive to maximize their travel dollars."
Budget Business Program is free, has no minimum spending requirement and is open to U.S.-based companies; drivers must be age 21 or over. Program members receive monthly statements that include a check for total rebates earned. In addition to $2 back on every completed rental day, participants also benefit from additional discounts on all car classes, unlimited mileage, no additional driver fees and complimentary Fastbreak(R) membership, Budget's express service that features paperless transactions.
For more information or to enroll in the Budget Business Program visit www.budget.com/bizprogram.
About Budget
Budget Rent A Car System, Inc., celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2008, is the owner and franchiser of one of the world's best-known car rental brands. Budget has more than 1,900 car rental locations in the U.S., Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand and parts of the Pacific region. The company also operates Budget Truck Rental and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Avis Budget Group, Inc. . For further information, visit www.budget.com.