Avis Car Rental
Killeen, TX 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

Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport

Additional Travel Information

You’ll want to make the most of your time in Killeen, so once you’ve landed at Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK), your first order of business will be selecting the perfect GRK car rental for your trip. You’ll find an extensive selection of quality Killeen airport car rentals at Avis Car Rental, where 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.

Golf enthusiasts and business travelers entertaining clients have two local courses to choose from, but Stonetree is by far the best. It was completely renovated in 2005 during the height of the golf revolution, and it shows. It’s a municipal course, but it most certainly doesn’t feel like one.

If you want to work up more of a sweat, Nolan Creek is perfect to work your heart with a run or a bike ride. Alternatively, you can hike Chalk Ridge Falls, which is 100 percent worth it when you make it to one of the spectacular lookout points. This is actually one of America’s #1 bird-watching destinations, so if you fancy yourself an ornithologist, make some time for this. If and when you’re craving the hustle and bustle of a big city, Austin is only 70 miles south of Killeen along I35.

Avis’s fleet of Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport rental cars features great deals on everything from convertibles and compacts to midsize vehicles, luxury cars and SUVs. This, combined with a well-trained, professional staff and quality service, make Avis the preferred choice for business travelers.

Additional Location Information

AFTER-HOURS RETURNS

• Park & lock the car. Place the completed contract & the keys in the key drop box.
  NOTE: Cars cannot be returned from 10:30 PM to 4:00 AM. The airport is locked during this time.

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.