Avis Car Rental
Yuma, AZ 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

Yuma Intl Airport

Additional Travel Information

Yuma is literally the sunniest place in America. It’s the only place in the world to receive more than 4000 hours of sunlight a year, which contributes to its sizzling summers and very brief winters.

Whatever you have planned here after landing at Yuma International Airport (YUM), make Avis Car Rental your first stop. You’ll find great deals on quality airport car rentals—from fuel-efficient compact cars and eco-friendly hybrids to luxury vehicles and SUVs. You’ll also have the ability to accelerate your travel experience with Avis Preferred, a complimentary membership that allows you to skip the line and go straight to your car.

The Avis Yuma airport car rentals counter is conveniently located in the baggage claim area and the rental cars are parked just outside. Then it’s a 9-minute, 3.5-mile drive from the YUM car rental lot, located on the agricultural outskirts of Yuma, to the city’s central business area.

If you have time, and you’re looking for an air-conditioned place to visit, Yuma Proving Ground Heritage Center is a thoughtful exploration of the US Army’s seven decades of activity in this part of the Sonora Desert.

Alternatively, you can partake in the city’s growing foodie scene at one of downtown Yuma’s many Southwestern restaurants. Be sure to try the salsa—the area’s known for some of the best in America.

Either way, you’ll need a car to get around because it’s often far too hot to walk, and for the best deals on quality Yuma International Airport rental cars, look no further than Avis.

Additional Location Information

AFTER-HOURS RETURNS

• Park & lock the car. Place the completed contract & the keys in the key drop box located at the rental counter inside the terminal or outside at the north end of the building. Remember to take your personal belongings with you.
  

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: From I-8, take the 16th St exit left to Pacific Ave. Go right on Pacific Ave approx. 3.5 miles.