Avis Car Rental
Waterloo, IA 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

Waterloo Regional Airport

Additional Travel Information

If you’re a business traveler to Waterloo, Iowa, you’re sure to find lots to do to both entertain clients and make the most of your time here. Your first stop is Avis Car Rental, conveniently located at Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), which offers the best deals on quality Waterloo airport car rentals. In a hurry? Accelerate your travel experience with Avis Preferred, a complimentary membership that allows you to skip the line and go straight to your car.

The farming industry is big here, thanks to flat land and amenable weather for most of the spring, summer and fall. This makes it a popular golfing destination—and by extension, an excellent place to get deals done. Cedar Valley Golf Center is the premier course in the area, and will make for a challenging day on the links.

On your downtime, go for a stroll along the riverside Cedar Valley Nature Trail, or visit the Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens for a natural escape that’s close to the city. Step into the shoes of soldiers from the American Civil War to present day through interactive exhibits, traditional displays and over 1,500 illuminating interviews at the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum. And if you happen to be in town on a Friday or Saturday night, catch a heart-pounding drag race at the Cedar Falls Raceway.

Whatever you plan to do, arrive in style in the best of Avis’s Waterloo Regional Airport rental cars. The assortment of vehicles, upgrades and services make for smooth rides and satisfied customers. When deciding between airport car rentals, the choice is easy. Choose Avis.

Additional Location Information

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*

• COUNTER: Proceed to the counter located in the Baggage Claim area of the Terminal.
  VEHICLES: Located outside the Terminal area.
  RETURNS: Same as pick-up.
  AFTER-HOURS RETURNS: Available. Park & lock the car. Place the completed contract & the keys in the Drop Box located on the counter. Remember to take your personal belongings with you.