Rental counters sit in the main terminal, steps from baggage claim
Avis at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) runs its counter in the single passenger terminal on the arrivals level, near baggage claim for Terminal 1. You walk maybe 2–3 minutes from the carousel to the desk, so it fits tight schedules and late-night arrivals on American or Southwest. The location is inside the building, so you get paperwork sorted before heading out to the cars.
On-airport cars, short walk to the lot
Avis vehicles park in the on-site rental car lot just across the access road from the terminal, roughly a 3–5 minute walk from the counter. You don’t need a shuttle bus at AMA, which saves time if you land around 11:00 p.m. when you just want to get to I-40. Look for clearly signed “Rental Car Return” lanes as you drive back toward the terminal on Airport Boulevard.
Booking, hours, and pricing basics
Avis usually aligns its desk hours with the day’s first and last commercial flights, so think roughly 5:00 a.m. openings and closing around the final late-evening arrival. Daily rates in Amarillo often undercut big-hub prices, with economy cars frequently under $60–$70 per day before taxes if you book ahead. If you’re landing on a late flight after 10:00 p.m., add your flight number to the reservation so staff know you’re still coming.
Vehicle types and add-ons
You’ll typically find economy cars, midsize sedans, and a decent number of SUVs and pickups suited to Panhandle highways, plus a few minivans for groups of 5–7. Child seats, additional-driver options, and GPS units are available at the desk, each billed as a separate daily fee on top of your base rate. If you plan to drive 200+ miles in one day, check for unlimited-mileage terms when you reserve.
Returns, timing, and one last tip
For returns, follow signs to “Rental Car Return” at least 60–75 minutes before a domestic flight from AMA’s Terminal 1, including time to refill within 5–10 miles of the airport. Fuel near I-40 and Airport Boulevard usually posts lower prices than on-airport pumps. One tip: take quick phone photos of the odometer and fuel gauge when you park, so any billing questions later are easier to sort out with Avis customer service.