Avis Car Rental
Gulfport, MS 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

Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport

Additional Travel Information

From its humble beginnings as a lumber port to becoming Mississippi’s second-largest city boasting casino resorts, upscale restaurants, championship golf courses and white sandy beaches, Gulfport is truly a place you can go to unwind—even if you’re here for work.

Airport car rentals are a comfortable and convenient way to get around while you’re in town. Avis Car Rental is an excellent choice when it comes to Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport rental cars and is conveniently located on-site in the baggage claim area at Gulfport–Biloxi International Airport (GPT). The outstanding fleet of vehicles ranges from spacious luxury cars and SUVs to smaller hybrids and compacts ready to tackle any itinerary. Interested in saving even more time and getting to your GPT car rental even quicker? Accelerate your travel experience with Avis Preferred, a complimentary membership that allows you to skip the line and go straight to your car.

Sailing is a must in a city whose motto is “Where Your Ship Comes In.” North Star Sailing Charters offers private charters for up to six passengers, and makes for a relaxing and scenic day on the Gulf. Sail on the gorgeous Mississippi Sound and Gulf of Mexico while enjoying stunning views of the Mississippi coastline and Barrier Islands.

If you love to golf, you’ve come to the right spot. The Gulf Coast Golf Association’s motto is, “Play all day, play all night.” Follow the Mississippi Gulf Coast Golf Trail and test your skills on one of the nine championship golf courses along the way.

But first, a great deal on a rental vehicle, and when it comes to Gulfport airport car rentals, Avis is a name savvy business travelers look to for reliability, professionalism and quality. Choose Avis for the best in airport rental cars for a great trip from start to finish, every time.

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.