Cars sit directly opposite baggage claim in Terminal 1
The Avis - Rick Husband counter sits in the main terminal at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA), steps from baggage claim in Terminal 1. You walk across the small arrivals hall to the desk, then a short distance outside to the rental lot, so pickup usually takes under 10 minutes once you have your bags.
Avis at AMA typically operates from early morning to late evening, roughly matching the first and last flights on the American and Southwest schedules. Because AMA’s schedule can thin out after 8:00 pm, confirm your exact pickup time with your reservation and aim to land at least 30 minutes before the posted closing time if you’re on the last flight in.
Vehicle selection in this location usually runs from compact and midsize sedans up through SUVs and the occasional pickup, matching West Texas demand. Prices swing a lot with events at nearby West Texas A&M and during summer road-trip season, so check a random Tuesday in February as a benchmark and expect peak weekends to push 30–60% higher than that baseline rate.
The rental lot sits right on airport property on Airport Boulevard, so returning the car before departure is straightforward. Plan 5–10 minutes to fuel up on Airport Boulevard or I-40 (there’s a station within about 2 miles), 5 minutes to reach the lot, and another 5 minutes to clear the return walk back into Terminal 1 security.
Cold winter mornings and hot summer afternoons both hit Amarillo, and cars parked on the uncovered AMA lot feel it. In January, budget an extra 5 minutes for defrosting and ice; in July, give the cabin 3–4 minutes of A/C before you point the car toward I-40 or US-287.
One last tip: AMA is small, but lines build when two flights land within the same 20–30 minute window, especially on Sunday evenings. If you’re checked bags only, head straight from baggage claim to the Avis counter before stopping at the airport’s single café or restroom, and you usually beat the cluster from your own flight.