• Avis Egypt wins “Licensee of the Year 2025,” the first African and Egyptian licensee to receive the global honor.
• Also named “Egypt’s Leading Car Rental Company” and won Booking.com’s “Customer Favorite” award in the same week.
• The company links mobility innovation with Egypt’s tourism boom, eyeing long-term leasing and chauffeur services for growth.
  

Avis Egypt

Avis Egypt just drove into the international spotlight. The company has been named “Licensee of the Year 2025” by Avis Budget Group, making it the first-ever African and Egyptian licensee to earn the honor.

The award was announced at the group’s annual Avis Budget Group International Conference in Istanbul, attended by over 150 countries. The title runs through 2027 and recognizes strong growth, high customer satisfaction, and global standards in operations.

This is a milestone for Avis Egypt, which is now setting a new benchmark for car rentals in the region. Moreover, the company’s recent wins reflect strong fleet efficiency, steady growth, and rising demand from Egypt’s booming tourism sector.

As the mobility arm of the Ezz Elarab Group, Avis Budget Egypt is the official licensee of Avis, Budget, and Payless in Egypt. The milestone aligns with the group’s 50th anniversary and reflects its continued investment in Egypt’s mobility future.

Eng. Hisham Ezz Elarab, Chairman of Ezz Elarab Group, said “This global recognition marks a new chapter in Avis Budget Egypt’s journey as a mobility leader. It reflects our strong growth, expanding market share, and clear strategic vision. Our goal is not just to provide best-in-class service, but to reshape the mobility landscape in Egypt by anticipating and responding to evolving customer needs”.

A Trifecta of Wins

In the same week, Avis Egypt was also named “Egypt’s Leading Car Rental Company” for the ninth consecutive year by the World Travel Awards . This is a long-running program that highlights standout performers in tourism and hospitality.

Additionally, it also received Booking.com’s “Customer Favorite” award based on customers’ reviews and performance metrics. Thus, reflecting the company’s commitment to service quality and its customer-centric approach.

These wins reinforce the company’s growing role in supporting tourism, where demand is climbing fast. Furthermore, Egypt saw USD 8.7 billion in tourism revenue in H1 FY2024/2025, and tourist arrivals in Q1 2025 rose 25% year-on-year.

More Than a Rental Car

Avis Egypt is not just about short-term rentals. The company has grown fivefold in three years and now offers a full mobility stack:

• Short-term car rentals (Daily/weekly/monthly)
• Long-term Corporate leasing
• Chauffeur-driven services
• Fleet solutions for events, business travel, and airport transfers

Ms. Nevine El-Labban, Chairwoman of Avis Budget Egypt said, “At Avis Budget Egypt, we go beyond providing transportation, we deliver integrated mobility solutions tailored to the changing needs of individuals and businesses. Our strategy is grounded in listening to our customers and understanding how lifestyle shifts influence their mobility preferences. We’re not just competing in the market, we’re setting the standard.”Bottom line: Avis Egypt is setting a new benchmark for the region’s car rental industry. This is with its global recognition, strong growth metrics, and a customer-first strategy. Its recent wins reflect fleet efficiency, high satisfaction, and a growing role in supporting Egypt’s booming tourism sector.