Cars sit right on-site at Alamo Rick Husband AMA
Alamo – Rick Husband runs its rental lot directly at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA), so you pick up and drop off on the airport grounds instead of driving to an off-site location. The airport has a single terminal, Terminal 1, which keeps walking distances short from baggage claim to the rental counters.
You’ll find the Alamo counter in the rental car area near baggage claim in Terminal 1, a quick walk from the single arrivals hall. That cuts down the time between your aircraft door opening and getting keys in hand, especially on late-night arrivals into AMA.
AMA sits about 10 miles east of downtown Amarillo along Airport Boulevard and US-60, so an Alamo car usually puts you in the center of town in 15–20 minutes depending on traffic. If you’re heading toward I-40 for longer drives across the Panhandle, factor in another 5 minutes from the terminal exit to reach the interstate ramps.
Alamo at AMA typically stocks standard airport basics: compact sedans, full-size cars, and several SUV categories, often at day rates lower than what you’ll see in larger Texas airports like DFW. If you’re planning long drives on US-287 or US-87, a mid-size or full-size car tends to ride better over wind and truck traffic than the smallest categories.
Because AMA’s flight schedule is lighter than big hubs, Alamo’s desk hours usually track the earliest and latest departures on the board, roughly from early morning into the late evening. If you land on the last inbound, aim to deplane and reach the counter within 20–30 minutes to avoid any after-hours pickup complications that require calling a help line.
Fuel options sit close to the airport, including several stations within 3–5 miles on US-60 toward Amarillo, which makes topping off the tank before drop-off straightforward. Returning the car full usually beats Alamo’s per-gallon refueling rate by a noticeable margin, especially on multi-day rentals.
Practical tip: Build in a 15-minute buffer at AMA for both pickup and return with Alamo, especially if your flight touches down or departs around the first or last bank of the day.