Avis Car Rental
Valdosta, GA 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

Valdosta Regional Airport

Additional Travel Information

Planning a trip to Valdosta? Known as the Azalea City due to an abundance of the fragrant flowering shrub, it truly is a charming place to visit. Whether you’re here for business or leisure, airport car rentals are essential for getting around, and you’ll want yours to be ready for you as soon as you arrive at Valdosta Regional Airport (VLD).

Conveniently located on-site at VLD, Avis Car Rental boasts superb deals on a selection of Valdosta Regional Airport rental cars, all ready to go as soon as you are. Vehicles range from spacious luxury cars and SUVs for business or group trips to smaller eco-friendly hybrids and compacts for city driving. Want to get to your VLD car rental even faster? Accelerate your travel experience with Avis Preferred, a complimentary membership that allows you to skip the line and go straight to your car.

If you have the chance, sneak away for a few cheeky rounds of golf at Kinderlou Forest Golf Club. This 18-hole championship course was home to the South Georgia Classic, and is a must for the golf lover and an excellent place to entertain clients as well.

The Turner Center for the Arts is another nice stop to make during your trip to Valdosta for a bit of culture. All the galleries are free and open to the public, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t still spectacular. The exhibits change every few weeks, and there are also plenty of performances and interactive programs available for people of all ages.

But first thing’s first: a good deal on a rental vehicle, and in terms of professionalism, quality and ease, there’s no better choice for Valdosta Airport car rentals than Avis.

Additional Location Information

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*

• COUNTER: Proceed to the counter in the baggage claim area.
  VEHICLES: Located outside of baggage claim area.
  RETURNS: Same as pick-up.
  AFTER-HOURS RETURNS: Available. Park the vehicle & leave vehicle unlocked. Place keys & completed contract in the Drop box located on the Rental Counter inside the Main Terminal. NOTE – MAIN TERMINAL IS LOCKED AT 9PM every night. BETWEEN 9PM – 4AM; NO RETURNS ALLOWED.