Avis Car Rental
San Antonio, TX 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

San Antonio Intl Airport

Additional Travel Information

Avis Car Rental’s reputation for great deals, excellent service and a wide range of vehicle options make it the preferred choice for the business traveler who appreciates quality. At San Antonio International Airport, Avis’s airport car rentals counter is conveniently located right next to the baggage claim area in Terminal 1. Landing at Terminal 2? Just call for the courtesy bus for quick transportation. And for even faster service, accelerate your travel experience with Avis Preferred, a complimentary membership that allows you to skip the line and go straight to your car.

To make the most of any trip to San Antonio, you’ll need an SAT car rental to get around because like Texas itself, everything’s spread out here. If you’re entertaining clients here, choose between the European- and Mexican-inspired flavors that influence San Antonio cuisine for an unforgettable meal in Alamo City. New restaurant openings, foodie events like the Culinaria and the Paella Challenge are just a few of the options for taking a bite out of Texas’s culinary scene. In between meals, enjoy the famous San Antonio River Walk or see a show at the Majestic Theater. Our selection of San Antonio airport car rentals will ensure you arrive in style wherever you go.

No matter what you decide to do, Avis’s San Antonio International Airport rental cars are sure to get you from A to B in comfort and in style. When choosing your rental car, the best choice is always 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.

PREFERRED SERVICE

• Follow signs to the baggage claim area. Proceed outside to the Avis courtesy bus to be taken to the rental car facility.

• 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.
  TERMINAL 1: Proceed to the Avis counter to complete the rental process.
  TERMINAL 2: Call for the courtesy bus from the call direct phone in the baggage claim area. Courtesy bus service is available between the airport terminal (outside the baggage claim area) and the Avis car rental lot.
  TIME allowed for bus ride: 10 minutes
  DISTANCE from terminal to car lot: 1 mile
  WALKING DISTANCE from bus exit to car lot: 50 feet
  AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION: The airport is in a major construction project which impacts roadway traffic for arriving & departing customers. Currently, the construction is focused at Terminal 2. All customers need to allow additional time for both rentals & returns.

• WALK-UP RENTERS Follow airport signs for Rental Car Return. They will lead to the Avis car rental lot.