Payless Car Rental System

$PCRYF500 #501
CategoryAutomotive
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Automotive Products & Services
Locations103
Franchisee Count11
Franchise Fee$50,000
Item 7 Low$625,500
Item 7 Midpoint$1,106,950
Item 7 High$1,588,400
Royalty Fees7.5% of the Gross Revenue(2) of your Payless Franchise for the preceding month
Ad / Brand Fund
Sold Not Open
ParentAvis Budget Group, Inc.
Founded2001
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business25
Began Franchising2001
HQParsippany, NJ
Executives4
Main Phone(973) 496-5000
FDD IssuedApril 29, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 4, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2024 · 2023 🔒
Franchisor

Payless Car Rental System, Inc. offers franchises for the establishment and operation of automobile rental businesses that rent vehicles without drivers to the general public for periods of 180 days or less under the Payless Proprietary Marks and System, which includes ancillary services such as loss damage waivers, insurance, refueling, and other vehicle rental-related products.

Participation in the Wizard online reservation system is mandatory, and you must purchase certain hardware and software from approved suppliers. The Manual, which is confidential and remains Payless' property, contains operational procedures and standards.

Payless Car Rental System, Inc. offers franchises for the establishment and operation of automobile rental businesses that rent vehicles without drivers to the general public for periods of 180 days or less under the Payless Proprietary Marks and System, which includes ancillary services such as loss damage waivers, insurance, refueling, and other vehicle rental-related products.

Read Payless Car Rental System’s complete April 29, 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document — plus 2 prior years on file. Founder level — $19/mo — also unlocks Item 19 revenue, financial strength and unit trajectory across all 3,860 brands on FranDeals.

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