Avis Car Rental
Memphis, TN 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

Memphis Intl Airport

Additional Travel Information

Whether you’re coming to the city for business or pleasure, a great trip to Memphis starts with a great rental car. Memphis airport car rentals from Avis are the preferred choice of travelers looking for a great deal on a quality rental car and unbeatable customer service.

The new Avis Car Rental facility is conveniently located within walking distance of the Memphis International Airport baggage claim area. Peruse the diverse selection of Memphis International Airport rental cars and choose the right vehicle to suit your needs. As a bonus, 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.

The business district in downtown Memphis is only a 12-mile drive from the Avis MEM car rental location, but it isn’t all business here. Whether you’re entertaining a client, or taking the evening off, you’ll find a variety of fine-dining establishments here, such as Texas de Brazil for an authentic churrascaria, and the Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar, where you can savor one of the best steaks in Tennessee.

Downtown is also where you’ll find FedExForum, Memphis’s premier entertainment destination. Take the night off and enjoy watching the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies hold court. You can also visit the National Civil Rights Museum at Lorraine Motel to learn about, and pay homage to the fallen.

If this is your first trip to Memphis, you may be booking the next one before your stay is over—this city has that much to offer. Whenever you decide to return, you’ll have a fleet of stylish and reliable Avis airport car rentals waiting for you.

Additional Location Information

AFTER-HOURS RETURNS

• Rental vehicle must be returned during office hours.
  NOTE: Some locations may have a key drop available. If the customer chooses to leave the vehicle, the customer is responsible for the vehicle & all charges (including any damages the vehicle may have incurred during after hours) until the contract can be closed on the following business day.
  If the location does not have a key drop box, the location does not permit vehicles to be left after closing hours. The customer should never lock the keys inside the car. The customer will be charged a fee for a locksmith to unlock the vehicle.

PREFERRED SERVICE

• Customers can proceed to the baggage claim area to collect luggage then proceed down to Level 1 and walk across to the rental car facility. You can pass the main Avis counter and continue up to the Preferred kiosk on Level 2 of the parking garage.

• Upon arrival at the rental facility, check your email on your smartphone or the Preferred board for the space number of your preassigned vehicle.
  You have the option to accept the preassigned car or exchange it for a similar car from the Select & Go Exchange Area or upgrade the car to a specialty vehicle from the Select & Go Upgrade Area. Cars in the Select & Go Upgrade Area have the additional daily cost posted on the hangtag.
  Once you have selected your vehicle, drive the vehicle to the exit booth and present your driver’s license to the Avis representative who will quickly complete the transaction and get you on your way.

*GENERAL DIRECTIONS*

• AIRLINE PASSENGERS: Proceed to the baggage claim area to collect luggage then proceed down to Level 1 and walk across to the rental car facility.
  WALK-UP RENTERS: Follow airport signs for Rental Car Return. They will lead to the car rental facility.