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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
Knox County Regional APO – Downeast Air
Additional Travel Information
Owl’s Head is a charming town on the mid-coast of Maine. It’s hard to not want to relax when you see the picturesque beaches and breathe in the fresh Atlantic ocean air even if you’re here on business. If you’re planning a trip to Owl’s Head, airport car rentals are a comfortable and convenient way to get around regardless of what’s on your agenda—business, pleasure or both.
Conveniently located on-site at Knox County Regional Airport (RKD), Avis Car Rental is an excellent option when it comes to Knox County Regional Airport rental cars. The outstanding deals on a wide selection of airport car rentals ranges from spacious luxury cars and SUVs from the Signature Series to smaller eco-friendly hybrids and compacts. The vehicles are parked right outside and ready to go as soon as you are. In a hurry? Accelerate your travel experience with Avis Preferred, a complimentary membership that allows you to skip the line and go straight to your car.
While you’re in town, make time for Owl’s Head State Park where the Owl’s Head Lighthouse is located. Built in 1852, it’s licensed to the American Lighthouse Foundation, and offers beautiful views of the surrounding water, islands and channels once you reach the top. Birch Point Beach State Park is also here in Owl’s Head and is absolutely breathtaking.
If you love golf, fine dining, beaches, spas and generally being pampered, Samoset Resort is located just 15 minutes away in Rockland, and nestled between lush hillside and the beautiful waters of Penobscot Bay. This AAA resort is year-round with an 18-hole championship golf course, a 200,000-gallon “zero entry” pool, a seaside spa as well as the Glacier Ice Bar and outdoor skating rink in the winter.
Wherever you end up on your trip, travel in comfort and style with a convenient RKD car rental from Avis.
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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: Our counter is located inside Downeast Air.
VEHICLES: On-site, parked outside the office.
RETURNS: Same as pickup.
AFTER-HOURS RETURNS: Available. Park & lock vehicle. Place keys & completed contract in the Drop Box located next to the front door.
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