PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 30, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Budget Car Rental
today announced its new mobile applications for the Apple iPhone(R) and
devices running on Google's Android mobile platform. Available for
download at Apple's "App Store" and Google Play, the free mobile apps
allow travelers to make, view, modify or cancel reservations for car
rentals at Budget neighborhood and airport locations throughout the
United States and Canada.

The Budget mobile applications securely store customer profile
information such as the renter's name, contact information and rental
preferences to save travelers valuable time. For additional
convenience, the mobile apps also locate the nearest Budget facility
using the device's GPS system.

"Travelers are using their mobile devices to access Budget.com and make
reservations more than ever before. In fact, reservations via mobile
devices have increased by 110 percent over last year," said Jeannine
Haas, chief marketing officer for Avis Budget Group. "We're excited to
introduce these Budget apps and make it even easier to get away and 'Go
Budget!'"

Travelers looking to save time when renting can also enjoy the benefits
of membership in Fastbreak(R), Budget's express rental service.
Customers simply sign a Master Rental Agreement which stores all their
rental preferences, from vehicle type and ancillary products to
optional coverages and payment method. Then, customers can expedite the
reservation process and can go straight to their waiting car when
picking up the rental vehicle, saving valuable time.

For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.budget.com or
download one of the free Budget mobile applications.

About Budget

Budget Car Rental is one of the world's best-known car rental brands
with more than 3,000 locations in more than 120 countries. Budget is an
industry leader in providing vehicle rental services to value-conscious
travelers and also operates the second-largest truck rental business in
the United States, through a network of more than 2,100 corporate
owned, dealer and franchised locations. Budget is owned by Avis Budget
Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:CAR), which operates and licenses the brand
throughout the world. For further information, visit www.budget.com.

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CONTACT: Alice Pereira
         (973) 496-6113
         alice.pereira@avisbudget.com