Avis Car Rental
Presque Isle, ME 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

Presque Isle Airport

Additional Travel Information

Planning a trip to Presque Isle? Airport car rentals are the most convenient way to get you where you’re headed after you arrive at Northern Maine Regional Airport at Presque Isle (PQI), whether you’re here for business or pleasure. Presque Isle is the largest city in Maine’s Aroostook County, as well as its commercial center, so it’s best to secure your rental before you arrive to save time and for peace of mind.

Conveniently located on-site at PQI, Avis Car Rental is an excellent choice when it comes to Northern Maine Regional Airport at Presque Isle rental cars. The superb selection of airport car rentals is parked right outside the baggage claim area – ready to go as soon as you are. Avis vehicles range from spacious luxury cars and SUVs to smaller eco-friendly hybrids and compacts for city driving and parking. Whatever is on your itinerary, we have the ideal rental vehicle to accommodate it, and a great deal on whatever you choose. If you want to save even more time, accelerate your travel experience with Avis Preferred, a complimentary membership that allows you to skip the line and go straight to your car.

Located right on the eastern edge of the North Woods, Presque Isle is an excellent base for adventures outdoors, like snowmobiling, hiking, fishing and mountain biking. The Nordic Heritage Center is also home to one of the top competition biathlon courses in the United States.

Road trip enthusiasts will find lots of interesting little areas surrounding Presque Isle, like Houlton, once one of the ten richest communities in the United States, and Island Falls, one of Theodore Roosevelt’s favorite getaways.

Arrive to your destination in comfort and style in your PQI car rental from Avis. The professional service and quality selection keep you feeling relaxed.

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.

*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.