Avis, one of the world’s largest general-use car hire brands, has just increased its dominance in Asia by opening its first branch in Vietnam’s southern economic hub, Ho Chi Minh City. The new operation means that Avis is now the only international car hire firm to be operating in both the north and the south of the country.

Avis opened the new branch in order to cater to a growth in demand for a reliable vehicle rental service within Ho Chi Minh City from foreign visitors. The new outlet is situated close to the city’s central business district on D3 Street, in Binh Thanh. General Director of Avis Vietnam, Le Viet Hai Son, said Avis wanted to expand its operations within the country, especially within Vietnam’s burgeoning economic centres.

He added that there was a demand for reliable tailored rental services and that this demand was bound to grow in centres like Ho Chi Minh City, as multinational corporations and businesses also grew.

Formerly Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam’s industrial centre as well as being the country’s focus for science, technology and economics. Avis aims to meet the projected growth in demand for car hire by foreign visitors, as well as those who will be in the city on a longer term basis. In order to cater for foreigners, part of the Avis team in Ho Chi Minh City is a professionally trained local driver with an excellent knowledge of English.

As always, a highly trained team of Avis employees will be on hand to assist visitors with any queries they might have.