Check-in. Drive away – City Lodge Hotels partners with Avis and Budget to transform travel | News

At a time when rising costs and demands for flexibility are changing the way South Africans travel, City Lodge Hotels, Avis and Budget have responded with a new partnership agreement.

Guests who simply check-in online at www.citylodgehotels.com can now also enjoy a 15% discount on Avis car rental and 10% discount on Budget car rental. From quick business trips to family getaways, travel plans just got more affordable. Together, these brands strive to simplify the travel journey from start to finish and deliver meaningful value to business and leisure travelers alike. (Terms and conditions apply.)

Avis: redefining the integrated travel experience
Through its partnership with City Lodge Hotels, Avis adds its car rental offering to the guest experience, complementing their stay with reliable, first-class transportation.

“The partnership with Avis reflects a deliberate shift towards more integrated travel experiences. Our customers are looking for simplicity, reliability and value in their travels. By working with City Lodge Hotels, we can expand our mobility offering in a way that is both practical and meaningful, supporting travelers at every stage of their journey,” said Litha Nkombisa, Chief Sales Officer at Avis and Budget.

Budget: Making travel more affordable and accessible
Budget’s partnership with City Lodge Hotels brings its trusted, cost-effective mobility solutions directly to guests who want to manage their travel spend without compromising on quality or convenience, allowing them to move more freely and efficiently around South Africa.

“Budget customers are looking for ways to expand their resources while maintaining flexibility and control over their travels. Through our partnership with City Lodge Hotels, we can provide a solution that is both accessible and reliable during their journey,” added Litha.

City Lodge Hotels: a more complete travel solution
For City Lodge Hotels, these dual partnerships represent a natural extension of its longstanding commitment to guests. By integrating car rental brands Avis and Budget into the guest journey, the group can offer travelers a total solution; one that reflects the reality of how people travel and what they increasingly expect from their hospitality partners.

“Our focus has always been on delivering comfort, convenience and consistency to our guests. Our partnership with Avis and Budget further strengthens that promise, making it easy to add car rental to the travel experience. Guests can now make their accommodation and car rental decisions at the same time, enjoy further discounts and grow their travel dollars. With the increase in the price of petrol and diesel, every savings helps, and today’s savvy travelers know that,” said Zuki Jantjies, Divisional Director: Sales & Marketing at City Lodge Hotels.