Avis hours

Avis hours vary widely by location type. Airport major-hub locations often run 24 hours or 5:00 AM to 1:00 AM matching flight schedules. Off-airport corporate offices typically run 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM to noon Saturday, with most closed Sunday. Customer service: 1-800-352-7900.

Avis is the third-largest US car rental brand by revenue with about 5,500 US locations plus over 165 countries worldwide, owned by Avis Budget Group (publicly traded NASDAQ: CAR) which also operates Budget Rent A Car and Payless Car Rental, headquartered in Parsippany New Jersey, and historically significant as the first US airport-based car rental operation (founded 1946 in Detroit by Warren Avis at Detroit Wayne County Airport, opened 28 years after Hertz pioneered downtown US car rental in 1918).

The questions readers actually ask: what time does Avis open today, when does the airport location close, are they open Sunday or Saturday, are they open on Christmas and New Year’s, how the Avis Preferred loyalty program works, and where the nearest Avis is located.

One Avis specific thing worth knowing: hours follow the same airport-vs-off-airport pattern as Hertz, with airport major-hub locations (LAX, JFK, ATL, ORD, DFW, MIA, and other large airports) running 24 hours at the largest airports or 5:00 AM to 1:00 AM matching flight schedules; off-airport corporate offices typically running 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday with reduced 8:00 AM to noon Saturday hours and most closed Sunday entirely. The famous “We Try Harder” tagline campaign (1962 to 2012) positioned Avis as the proud-#2 challenger against Hertz; the campaign is one of the most studied #2-brand-positioning ad campaigns in advertising history. Sister brand Budget Rent A Car operates the same airports under separate counters as the value-priced alternative within the Avis Budget Group family.

Use the locator below to find your nearest Avis location, confirm hours by location type (airport vs off-airport vs franchise), and verify after-hours pickup or drop-off availability.

Is Avis open today?

Avis generally follows the standard weekly schedule below. Hours can vary by location - confirm your specific store via the official locator.

Avis weekly hours

Avis holiday hours

Is Avis open on Saturday?

Saturday hours at Avis vary dramatically by location type. Airport major-hub Avis counters run regular Saturday hours (often the same 24-hour or 5am-1am window as weekdays). Off-airport corporate Avis offices typically run a 4-hour Saturday window (8:00 AM to noon) much shorter than weekdays. Franchised neighborhood Avis offices vary by operator (some open 8am-2pm, some closed). Saturday afternoon return at off-airport offices typically requires after-hours drop-off.

Is Avis open on Sunday?

Most off-airport corporate Avis offices are closed Sunday entirely. Airport Avis counters at major hubs are open Sunday with regular hours that match weekday hours; smaller airports may run reduced Sunday hours. Franchised neighborhood Avis offices vary; most are closed Sunday with a small minority running 9:00 AM to noon hours. Sunday after-hours drop-off is supported at most off-airport offices via secure key-drop boxes outside the office.

Find a Avis store near me

Hours vary by location, so the most accurate hours for your nearest store are on the official Avis store locator. Enter your zip code or city to see the closest stores and their current hours.

Avis hours - frequently asked questions

What time does Avis open today?

Avis open times vary widely by location type. Airport major-hub locations (LAX, JFK, ATL, ORD, DFW, MIA, etc.) typically open 5:00 AM seven days a week and run until 1:00 AM or 24 hours. Off-airport corporate Avis offices typically open 7:30 AM Monday through Friday and 8:00 AM Saturday. Franchised neighborhood Avis offices vary by independent operator. Use the locator below to confirm the open time at your specific Avis location.

What time does Avis close?

Avis close times vary widely by location type. Airport major hubs typically close 1:00 AM matching late-arrival flight schedules; some run 24 hours at the largest airports. Off-airport corporate offices typically close 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, noon Saturday, and are closed Sunday entirely. Franchised neighborhood offices vary by operator (typical 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM weekday close). Confirm specific closing time at your office via the locator below.

Is Avis open on Sunday?

It depends on the location. Airport Avis counters are open Sunday at most major airports (often with regular Sunday hours that match weekday hours at major hubs). Off-airport corporate Avis offices are typically closed Sunday entirely. Franchised neighborhood offices vary; some are open Sunday with reduced hours, most are closed. The locator below indicates Sunday hours for each specific Avis location.

Is Avis open 24 hours?

Yes, at major-airport hub locations. The largest US airport Avis counters (LAX, JFK, ATL, ORD, DFW, MIA, IAD, SFO, DEN, PHX, LAS, BOS, SEA, etc.) typically run 24 hours to match continuous flight arrival schedules. Other airport locations run extended hours like 5:00 AM to 1:00 AM but are not 24-hour. Off-airport offices are not 24-hour at any location. Confirm 24-hour status at your specific Avis before late-night pickup or drop-off.

How does after-hours drop-off work at Avis?

Most off-airport Avis locations support after-hours drop-off through key-drop boxes outside the office. Customers leave the keys in the secure drop box and the rental closes when the office reopens the next business day. Airport major-hub locations run continuous return hours (24-hour at major airports) so after-hours drop-off is not needed. Confirm after-hours drop-off availability at your specific Avis before relying on it; some smaller franchised offices do not have key-drop boxes. Late-return fees may apply if return is more than the contract end time even with after-hours drop-off.

Is Avis open on Christmas Day?

Airport Avis counters at major hubs run reduced Christmas Day hours (typical 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM or 5:00 AM to noon depending on airport's flight schedule). Off-airport corporate Avis offices are typically closed entirely on Christmas Day. Franchised neighborhood offices vary; most are closed. Confirm Christmas Day hours at your specific location before pickup or drop-off.

Is Avis open on Thanksgiving?

Airport Avis counters at major hubs run reduced Thanksgiving Day hours. Off-airport corporate offices are typically closed entirely on Thanksgiving. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving (the day before) is the single busiest rental pickup day of the year for the chain; the Sunday after Thanksgiving is one of the heaviest return days. Day-After-Thanksgiving (Black Friday) reopens with full hours at most off-airport offices.

How does Avis Preferred work?

Avis Preferred is the free Avis customer loyalty program. Members earn points on rentals (typical 100-point earning rate per qualifying rental day), skip the counter at participating airport locations (Avis Preferred Service where the assigned car is shown on a digital board and the member walks straight to the car), get last-minute upgrades when available, and access discounted weekly and monthly rental rates. Higher tiers (Avis Preferred Plus and President's Club) add additional benefits including guaranteed upgrades and priority service. Sign-up is free at avis.com or any Avis location.

What is the difference between Avis and Budget?

Both are car rental brands operated by Avis Budget Group (NASDAQ: CAR), the parent that owns and runs both. Avis is the premium-positioned brand (newest fleet, broadest vehicle selection, full Avis Preferred loyalty integration). Budget Rent A Car is the value-tier brand (slightly older fleet, value-priced compared to Avis with separate Budget Fastbreak loyalty program). At airports the two brands often share back-end operations and a common car lot but operate separate counters, separate reservations, and separate websites. Loyalty programs are NOT cross-redeemable between Avis and Budget.

What was the "We Try Harder" campaign?

We Try Harder is the iconic Avis tagline launched 1962 by Doyle Dane Bernbach advertising agency. The campaign positioned Avis as the proud-#2 challenger against market leader Hertz, with copy that explicitly acknowledged the #2 position and turned it into a competitive advantage (the proud-#2 narrative argued Avis tried harder to win customers because it was not the leader). The campaign ran across multiple decades and is studied in advertising and marketing history as one of the most successful #2-brand-positioning campaigns ever produced. Avis officially retired the tagline in 2012 after 50 years; subsequent Avis advertising has used different taglines but the cultural recognition of We Try Harder still extends well beyond the campaign's active years.

How do airport vs off-airport Avis locations differ?

Airport Avis locations are at the airport itself (counter inside the terminal or shuttle to the rental-car center) with extended hours (often 24-hour at major hubs), broader vehicle selection, premium fleet rotation, and airport concession recovery fees and surcharges built into the rental price. Off-airport corporate Avis offices are in business districts or suburban locations with shorter hours (typically 7:30am-6pm Mon-Fri, 8am-noon Saturday, closed Sunday), narrower vehicle selection, and significantly lower base rates without airport concession fees. For multi-day rentals away from immediate airport return, off-airport pickup can save $50 to $200 versus airport pickup. Some off-airport locations offer free shuttle pickup from nearby airports.

Where is the nearest Avis?

Use the locator below or visit avis.com and enter your ZIP code to find the nearest Avis location, including current hours, fleet availability, after-hours drop-off support, and shuttle service for nearby airport pickup. Avis has counters at virtually every major US airport plus off-airport offices in major business districts, hotels, and suburban markets across all 50 states plus Puerto Rico. Internationally Avis operates in over 165 countries through corporate-owned and licensee locations.

What is the Avis customer service phone number?

Avis US customer service is 1-800-352-7900 (1-800-AVIS-USA) for reservations, billing questions, Avis Preferred account support, late return reporting, lost-and-found, and corporate matters. The international customer service number is 1-918-749-9070 (toll call from US). Each Avis location has its own local store phone listed in the locator below; for location-specific questions (current vehicle availability, after-hours drop-off, shuttle pickup time) calling the local Avis directly is faster than the corporate line.

Avis customer service: 1-800-352-7900 - call to confirm hours or ask questions.

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Last verified: May 2026 against Avis's official store locator and press releases.

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