Avis Car Rental
Elko, NV 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

Elko Regional Airport

Additional Travel Information

Elko Regional Airport (EKO) is located in Elko, Nevada, the largest city in Elko County. In fact, Elko is the largest city within a 100-mile radius, which is why so many visitors line up Elko airport car rentals. The most discerning ones choose Avis Car Rental for professionalism, attention to quality and excellent deals on Elko Regional Airport rental cars. The Avis counter is located in the baggage claim area, and the airport car rentals are conveniently parked just outside. Options include everything from compacts and convertibles for cruising west along I80 towards sunny Northern California to luxury vehicles and SUVs for the three-hour drive east to Salt Lake City for meetings.

If your meetings are in Elko itself, you’re most likely in the precious metals industry, as the region is known for its gold. And your meetings are probably being held in one of the area’s many casinos, very popular for corporate functions (and after-work shenanigans). If you’re in charge of planning, think about Stockman’s for your crew—definitely one of the best.

If you’re looking to blow off some steam of a different nature, consider a visit to the Elko Hot Hole, a hot spring used by travelers through town for generations. With the area’s temperate weather, you’re sure to have a great day soaking up the outdoors.

Whatever brings you to northeast Nevada, the right deal on an EKO car rental from Avis will get your trip off to the right start. And if you’re in a hurry to get going, 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.

Additional Location Information

AFTER-HOURS RETURNS

• Customer must call direct to confirm after- hours returns.

*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.