Avis Car Rental
Key West, FL 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

Key West Intl Airport

Additional Travel Information

Once you arrive at Key West International Airport, the Avis Car Rental counter is located right on-site, so you can get your trip to Key West started quickly. Avis has an extensive fleet of Key West International Airport rental cars, and a reputation for quality vehicles, great deals, excellent customer service and professionalism. That’s why it’s the preferred choice for business travelers.

Whether you’re in town for business or pleasure, you’ll find the perfect EYW car rental for your particular trip at Avis. Choose a luxury car or SUV from the Signature Series of Key West airport car rentals for getting around the island in style, or a compact or midsize rental if you prefer a smaller vehicle. What’s more, 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.

One of the most scenic drives in Florida is across the Overseas Highway through the Florida Keys. This 127.5-mile drive is surrounded by sparkling blue on both sides, so it seems to emerge right out of the ocean itself. Feel that warm ocean breeze on your skin in an Avis convertible, or pack up a luxury SUV for a spacious air-conditioned ride and visit some of the other keys along the way.

Entertaining clients in town? Sunset Pier at Ocean Key and Resort Spa is a great place for an excellent meal and live music. The view of the ocean as the sun is setting is breathtaking and is the perfect backdrop for any evening.

Explore the Florida Keys in style in one of Avis’s quality airport car rentals. Avis takes care of all the details so you can focus on your business.

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. The drop box is located inside the airport on right side on double doors and is accessible from 5:30am-11pm 7 days a week. There is nowhere for customers to drop after those times.

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.