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Avis Data Breach of 2024: What Travelers Need to Know and How It’s Changing Rental Car Security

In August 2024, Avis Rent-A-Car experienced a serious data breach affecting about 300,000 customers, putting their personal data at risk. While this rattled confidence in the company and raised concerns over identity theft, it also led to essential improvements in cybersecurity across the travel industry and a more cautious approach among travelers. Here’s what happened and what it could mean for the way you rent and travel in the future.

September 21, 2025