Avis Car Rental
Blountville, TN Hours and Location

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Company Overview

Avis Car Rental and its subsidiaries operate one of the world’s best-known car rental brands with approximately 5,500 locations in more than 165 countries. Avis has a long history of innovation in the car rental industry and is one of the world’s top brands for customer loyalty. Avis is owned by Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR), which operates and licenses the brand throughout the world.  

Quick History

Founded in 1946 by Warren Avis (who sold his interest in 1954), Avis was the first company to rent cars from airport locations. The company grew rapidly during the 1950’s through franchised and corporate-owned expansion. In 1963, Avis introduced the award-winning “We try harder®” campaign and the tagline remains the company’s rallying cry even today. Ten years later, Avis launched its innovative Wizard system, the company’s proprietary reservation technology. Avis changed ownership multiple times in the 70’s and 80’s, becoming employee-owned in 1987. That same year, Avis introduced the Roving Rapid Return, a handheld computer terminal allowing customers to bypass the Avis counter. Two years later, the company launched Avis Cares® a program aimed at promoting renter and employee safety. In 1996, HFS Incorporated acquired Avis, which was then spun off as a separate public company, all but the franchising rights, Wizard system, and reservation operations. In 2000, the company introduced Avis Interactive, the first Internet-based reporting system for commercial accounts in the car rental industry, which was significantly enhanced and re-launched in 2006. In March 2001, Cendant Corporation purchased all of the outstanding shares of Avis Group Holdings and later that year moved its world headquarters to Parsippany, NJ. In 2006, Cendant Corp. separated into four independent companies: Realogy, Wyndham Worldwide, Travelport and Avis Budget Group, Inc., which is now the parent company of Avis Car Rental. In 2011, Avis Budget Group acquires Avis Europe plc. The transaction re-unites Avis Budget Group with its licensee for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

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Location

Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TN/VA)

Additional Travel Information

The Tri-Cities Regional Airport services Blountville, Tennessee, as well as the surrounding towns of Bristol, Kingsport and Johnson City. No matter what your final destination may be, you’ll need a vehicle when your plane touches down and Avis Car Rental has you covered. The selection of quality Tri-Cities Regional Airport rental cars, great deals and excellent customer service make Avis the preferred choice for visitors to Northeast Tennessee.

The TRI car rental counter is located in the baggage claim area of the airport, and you won’t have to wait for a shuttle bus to take you to a parking lot. The entire Avis fleet of airport car rentals, from compacts to luxury vehicles to SUVs, is conveniently parked right outside the baggage claim; once you have your keys, you’re all set to get going. And if that’s not fast enough, you can accelerate your travel experience with Avis Preferred, a complimentary membership that allows you to skip the line and go straight to your car.

The area in and around Blountville is rich in Civil War history, and Blountville airport car rentals from Avis are the best way to appreciate the local sites. If you’re in town at the right time of year (usually mid-October), you’d be remiss not to pay a visit to the Battle of Blountville Civil War Military Park, where you can watch the incredible award-winning re-enactment of the actual battle, which draws thousands of spectators annually.

Business or pleasure, summer or winter, alone or with friends, colleagues or clients, you’ll enjoy your stay so much more with a great deal on the right rental car—which is exactly what you’ll find at Avis.

Additional Location Information

AFTER-HOURS RETURNS

• Park & lock the car. Place the completed contract & the keys in the key drop box. Remember to take your personal belongings with you.

PREFERRED SERVICE

• Proceed to the Avis counter in the baggage claim area. Show your driver’s license to receive your preprinted rental document and keys. Rental cars are parked outside the baggage claim area.

*GENERAL DIRECTIONS*

• AIRLINE PASSENGERS
  Proceed to the Avis counter in the baggage claim area. Rental cars are parked outside the baggage claim area.
  WALK-UP RENTERS
  Follow airport signs for “Arrivals” or “Baggage Claim”. They will lead to the baggage claim area entrance. Proceed inside to locate the Avis counter. Rental cars are parked outside the baggage claim area.