Step your travel up a gear with new Aer Lingus Car Hire by Avis and Budget We’ve just announced a new partnership with Avis Budget Group, giving travellers access to a wide range of rental vehicles across the world. Our guests can now enjoy the most convenient car hire options via cars.aerlingus.com. Avis and Budget offer a variety of mobility solutions for all travellers, with vehicles ranging in size and specifications to suit any need and budget – business or leisure, to short-haul or long-haul destinations. The new partnership gives our AerClub members the opportunity to collect Avios on all car hire purchases and enjoy additional benefits including a dedicated reservation line, a free additional driver on Avis bookings, and payment flexibility. Aer Lingus guests will collect 3 Avios per €1 spent with Avis and 2 Avios per €1 spent with Budget. Customers can also pay for car rental using Avios. Avis Budget Group is a leading global provider of mobility solutions, operating some of the most recognised brands in the motor rental industry. With a vast global footprint, Avis and Budget is present in over 11,000 locations around the world, and provides thousands of rentals per year to Irish holidaymakers. Read next: 6 all-American road trips you need to take in your lifetime. Facebook Twitter