Avis Car Rental
Monterey, CA 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

Monterey Regional Airport

Additional Travel Information

Monterey Regional Airport is less than ten minutes away from the heart of the city if you’re traveling by car. The Avis Car Rental counter is conveniently located right next to the baggage claim area, so you’ll be on the road in no time. Got a pressing client meeting? 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.

Enjoy the spectacular views and interesting landmarks like the Bixby Bridge from the comfort of your Avis MRY car rental as you head down Highway 1; but be forewarned, the infamous mountain curves aren’t for the faint of heart.

For the best Pacific Ocean-viewing vantage point, stop in Garrapata State Park for a hike up the mountains. Nature lovers will also love horseback riding along the coast of Moss Landing or learning to dive at Seven Seas Scuba. At the end of a long day, impress your best clients with the clam chowder at Old Fisherman’s Wharf. You’ll probably see more than a few other airport car rentals there, as it’s a very popular spot.

Whatever activity you choose, Avis’s selection of Monterey Regional Airport rental cars will ensure that you ride in style. For the best deals on the finest Monterey airport car rentals, there’s only one choice.

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 MIDNIGHT 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.