Avis Car Rental

Avis has a counter at Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, which makes it a practical pickup point if you're flying into Flagstaff and driving north to the South Rim (about 80 miles) rather than routing through Phoenix. It's a familiar national chain, which has upsides and downsides worth knowing before you book.

What to expect

Google reviews for this location run mixed, with a 3.1 rating from 133 reviews. Several recent reviewers flagged vehicles being given away despite a confirmed reservation, and a few described cars that hadn't been cleaned or inspected between rentals — flat-ish tires, low windshield fluid, or a maintenance light already on at pickup. If you're heading straight for canyon roads and long stretches of highway, it's worth doing a walk-around of the vehicle before you drive off the lot.

• Location: 6200 S Pulliam Dr, Flagstaff, AZ — inside Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG)
• Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat–Sun 8am–3pm
• Phone: (928) 774-8421

Booking ahead is standard practice with any airport rental counter here, but given the reservation issues some travelers reported, it doesn't hurt to confirm your car the day before pickup and have a backup plan if the counter is sold out.