Avis Car Rental
Kodiak, AK 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

Kodiak Benny Benson State Airport

Additional Travel Information

Corporate hunting retreats are big business in Kodiak, Alaska. You’ll find travelers from around the world walking through Kodiak Benny Benson State Airport (ADQ) in their fatigues, ready to get out there as soon as they can in search of the famous Kodiak bear. So it goes without saying that SUVs are the airport car rentals of choice at the Avis Car Rental here, but they’re certainly not the only option. You’ll find compacts and midsize cars, along with luxury Kodiak Benny Benson State Airport rental cars if you’re here to do business in the fishing industry, another big draw in this part of America.

The US Military has a presence in Kodiak—and not just any presence. There’s a Navy SEAL training facility in town where many of the nation’s most highly decorated officers earn their stripes. If you’re lucky, you may meet one or two of them around town. Be sure to shake their hands and wish them well—they do our country proud.

If you’re a history buff, then visiting Baranov Museum is a must. Found within the Russian American Magazin or the Erskine House, it is the oldest building in Alaska. Built by Russian Fur traders at the beginning of the 19th century before Alaska was bought by the United States in 1867, it’s rich in Alaskan history.

But first, you’ll need a vehicle, and you won’t find better deals on Kodiak airport car rentals than you will at Avis. From the professional service you receive to the quality ADQ car rental you’ll drive, you’ll see why it’s the discerning traveler’s choice. 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.

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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.

*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.