Avis Car Rental has announced the launch of its new location at Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, making Avis the first car rental company to operate in the new terminal. As the exclusive car hire partner for British Airways and Iberia, Avis has been chosen to be based at the terminal, providing car hire for the 80,000 passengers using T5 every day.

Commenting on the opening, Kaye Ceille, managing director, Avis UK, said: “Our launch at Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 forms an important part of our business strategy; to make high quality and accessible car hire available to those coming in and out of the UK, wherever and whenever they need it. We’re delighted that Avis customers are the first to be served at Terminal 5 and are looking forward to offering a comfortable and convenient onward travel option.”

Claire Bentley, managing director, British Airways Holidays, said: “Avis is our preferred rental partner, as they offer a premium service. We expect this new offering to prove very popular with our customers arriving at Terminal 5.”