Avis Car Rental
Peoria, IL 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

Greater Peoria Airport

Additional Travel Information

Peoria, Illinois, is quintessential small-town America. In fact, famous comedian Groucho Marx judged the quality of his comedy (or any comedy for that matter) with one simple question: will it play in Peoria?

There are plenty of ways to play in Peoria, but also plenty of places to get to work, as the area has become a hub of the agricultural industry in recent years. Executive-level travelers are often seen walking through General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) on their way to the Avis Car Rental in the baggage claim area, where they’ll find professional service and great deals on high-quality airport car rentals. If you do choose Avis for your PIA car rental, you won’t have to wait long to get in and go, as the Peoria airport car rentals lot is just outside the terminal. You’ll find anything you need to make your stay a successful one, from compacts and convertibles, through to midsize and full-size vehicles and SUVs for long drives to the city’s surrounding farms and industrial complexes. If you’re in a hurry to get going, 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.

If you do find yourself with some downtime in Peoria, make it a point to check out the Caterpillar Visitors Center. It’s actually a museum showcasing its mighty machines, and a celebration of the company that employs over 15,000 Peorians—definitely worth some support.

Whatever you have planned for your trip to Peoria, start with a great deal on General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport rental cars from Avis and enjoy your stay in “Anytown USA.”

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.

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
  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.