Avis Car Rental
Sitka, 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

Sitka Intl Airport

Additional Travel Information

Sitka is a special little treasure on the southern end of the Alaska Panhandle. With lots of islands to explore and rivers to cross, you’re always overlooking the water in this quaint city.

Upon arriving at Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT), you’ll want to choose a quality SIT car rental to get you around. Luckily, Avis Car Rental is right next to baggage claim, so you won’t have to go far to find the best deals in Sitka airport car rentals. For even more convenience, 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.

Learn all about Sitka’s rich native history at the Isabel Miller Museum, or at the Sitka National Historic and Totem Park. Experience the great Alaskan outdoors on a scenic hike on Heart Lake or the Herring Cove Trails. Or, visit some birds of prey at the Alaska Raptor Center. For more rigorous adventure, try an AV tour. Whale watching is a popular activity in Sitka as well. Plus, you’ll likely encounter large fleets of seabirds as you wait to see the gentle giants. Take advantage of being on the coast by choosing from an assortment of the freshest seafood at one of Sitka’s top restaurants, like Channel Club or Ludwig’s Bistro. Both are great places for entertaining clients.

When deciding between airport car rentals, know that Avis’s selection of Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport rental cars are available with plenty of upgrades to suit your specific needs. For all your travels, choose a name you can trust. Choose Avis.

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.