Avis and Sydney Opera House drive into three-year partnership | Avis Car Rental

Introducing Avis Connect, a free pick up and drop off service to seamlessly connect visitors between the Opera House and Circular Quay

Sydney – Tuesday 11 April 2023. Leading car rental company, Avis Australia and Australia’s premier cultural institution, the Sydney Opera House have announced a three-year partnership designed to create seamless experiences for visitors and audiences as international and domestic travel continues to bounce back.

The partnership will present opportunities for the two organisations to collaborate on a range of innovative experiences aimed at enhancing the customer experience for the almost 11 million people who visit the Opera House site each year.

Over the term of the partnership, Avis will support an enhanced pick up and drop off service for visitors, designed to make the journey to and around the Opera House a seamless and accessible experience. The Avis Connect shuttle service includes a new accessible bus for travel between Circular Quay and the Opera House, as well as three buggies to transport visitors around the Opera House precinct.

“Avis Australia is proud to be partnering with the Sydney Opera House, as we both share a passion for excellence and superb customer experiences. The Sydney Opera House is one of the most iconic destinations for domestic and international travelers alike, and with travel back in a big way it’s an exciting time for us to collaborate,” said Tom Mooney, Avis Budget Group Managing Director.

“I am thrilled to welcome Avis – a leading international company who shares our focus on excellence and innovation – as a Sydney Opera House partner during our 50th anniversary year. Avis will help the Sydney Opera House continue to deliver on our commitment to place our visitors centre-stage, providing holistic customer experiences that are seamless, meaningful and consistently excellent,” said Jade McKellar, Sydney Opera House Chief Customer Officer.