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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
McKinnon Airport
Additional Travel Information
The beautiful beaches and moss-draped oak trees of St. Simons Island make it a choice destination for a relaxing retreat. Even if you’re here on business, you’ll want to soak up as much as you can of the largest of Georgia’s Golden Isles, and there’s no better way than in the comfort of your own rental car.
Avis Car Rental is a brilliant option for fantastic deals on quality St. Simons Island airport car rentals and is conveniently located on-site in the baggage claim area at Malcolm McKinnon Airport (SSI). The superb selection of Malcolm McKinnon Airport rental cars is parked right outside so you can choose your vehicle and go. Avis’s fleet has vehicles ranging from spacious luxury cars and SUVs to smaller eco-friendly hybrids and compacts to accommodate anything on your itinerary. 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.
Once home to rice and cotton plantations, St. Simons Island is now the perfect place to unwind—miles of pristine beaches, scenic cycling and walking trails, terrific fishing, historic sites, upscale restaurants and championship golf courses are what this area is all about.
If you love golf, or your clients do, you’ve come to the right place. St. Simons Island is home to The King & Prince Beach and Golf resort as well as The Sea Palms Golf & Tennis Resort. Pack up a spacious SUV or full-size SSI car rental and test your skills on the courses of one of these gorgeous resorts.
To get a feel for the history here, be sure to check out Fort Frederica National Monument and Saint Simons Lighthouse as well.
Airport car rentals are hassle-free with Avis. Get to your destination in comfort and style from arrival to departure every time.
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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.
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