The Indian branch of car hire firm Avis has offered substantial discounts for customers headed to the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup.
The move comes as part of the company’s campaign to promote its self-drive services. All customers renting self-drive as well as chauffeured vehicles during the ICC Cricket World Cup will receive a 20% discount on booking throughout the games.
The long-awaited event began with the opening ceremony on the 17th of February with matches commencing two days later. It will continue through the 2nd of April and will include stops in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Avis India chief executive Sunil Gupta said as he announced the promotion that cricket was like a religion in India. He added that during the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup Avis wanted not only Indians to be able to take advantage of its world-class services but also people from around the world.
The company said that in addition to convenient self-drive vehicles available, Avis India offers reliable, disciplined and well-trained chauffeurs. Self-drive vehicles are available for daily, weekly and monthly rates.
Company officials said that the discount would remain available until the 3rd of April and would be applicable for bookings made via the company’s website as well as those made via its call centre.
The move comes as part of the company’s campaign to promote its self-drive services. All customers renting self-drive as well as chauffeured vehicles during the ICC Cricket World Cup will receive a 20% discount on booking throughout the games.
The long-awaited event began with the opening ceremony on the 17th of February with matches commencing two days later. It will continue through the 2nd of April and will include stops in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Avis India chief executive Sunil Gupta said as he announced the promotion that cricket was like a religion in India. He added that during the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup Avis wanted not only Indians to be able to take advantage of its world-class services but also people from around the world.
The company said that in addition to convenient self-drive vehicles available, Avis India offers reliable, disciplined and well-trained chauffeurs. Self-drive vehicles are available for daily, weekly and monthly rates.
Company officials said that the discount would remain available until the 3rd of April and would be applicable for bookings made via the company’s website as well as those made via its call centre.
