Payless Car Rental is the no-frills champ of the rental world, founded in 1971 as a budget option for travelers tired of overpaying for wheels at airports. Starting small in the US, it grew by keeping things simple and affordable, getting snapped up by Avis Budget Group in 2013 to expand its reach with about 120 locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, and South America. Today, they dish out economy cars, SUVs, and vans at rock-bottom rates, perfect for road trips or quick getaways without the upscale bells and whistles that jack up prices.
Payless steers clear of the virtue-signaling speedway, with zero rainbow rebrands or Pride donations on the radar, and their site stays free of DEI buzz or equity lectures that turn rentals into reeducation camps. No BLM shoutouts or social justice detours.
