Daily rentals at Avis start right at Eugene Airport
Avis runs an on-site car rental desk at Eugene Airport (EUG), so you pick up and drop off directly at the airport instead of shuttling to an off-airport lot. This cuts time on both arrival and departure days, especially on early morning flights before 8:00 a.m. or late-night returns after 9:00 p.m.
The Avis counter sits in the main terminal at Eugene Airport, a short walk from baggage claim where arrivals from gates A1–A3 come out. Signage in the terminal points you to "Car Rental" as soon as you exit security, so you’re not hunting around the parking lots or crossing multiple roads with bags.
Cars from Avis park in a dedicated rental area directly across from the terminal doors, so after you sign your agreement at EUG you’re usually in the vehicle within about 5–10 minutes. Returns work the same way: follow airport signs for "Rental Car Return," park in the Avis row, and bring your keys and printed contract back to the desk.
Rates at an on-airport location like Eugene often sit higher than off-airport options by $5–$20 per day, especially on peak days like Oregon football home games or graduation weekends. If you already have an Avis Wizard number or a discount code from a credit card or employer, add it to the reservation before you arrive to lock in pricing.
Step-by-step at EUG with Avis is simple: 1) Land at Eugene Airport and walk to baggage claim near gates A1–A3. 2) Follow signs to the Avis counter in the terminal. 3) Present your driver’s license, credit card, and reservation number. 4) Receive your contract and stall number from the agent. 5) Walk across the street to the rental car area and find your assigned vehicle. 6) Inspect the car for damage and take photos with a phone. 7) On return, follow "Rental Car Return" signs, park in the Avis row, and bring the keys to the same terminal counter.
One practical tip: during busy stretches, like Friday arrivals between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., lines at the small EUG counter move slower, so add 20 minutes to your ground time if you haven’t enrolled in any Avis fast-track program.