Avis

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, an Avis employee noticed something strange: every time he unlocked the office door, a small dog would appear from nowhere and run towards him wagging its tail. The dog never approached anyone else, only the person who opened that specific door. Finally, someone asked the local veterinarian for help. Turns out, the dog was just following its owner—a regular who parked his car in the lot every day but always used a different entrance. After some confusion, everyone laughed when they realized the canine companion had simply memorized the sound of the key fob.

2. One day, a delivery driver pulled up to Avis and asked for a rental car. ‘Sure thing,’ said the clerk, handing him the keys. ‘Just one rule—no driving through downtown after midnight.’ The driver nodded, puzzled but agreeable. That night, as the streets grew quiet, a few headlights flickered past the town square. The next morning, everyone in town found their cars parked neatly outside Avis. But each had a small note taped inside: 'Sorry for any inconvenience, our late-night joyride was just a friendly prank!' Turned out, it was done by a neighborhood kid who loved practical jokes.

3. At closing time one night, the manager of Avis heard a voice from behind the counter: ‘I’ll take that car… but only if you never lock it again.’ Curious, the manager left the door unlocked ever since. Soon enough, an old delivery driver came in, scratched his head and asked, 'Hey, where’s my van?'

4. One foggy morning, as employees were preparing for another busy day, they heard a mysterious announcement over the intercom: ‘To all renters: your vehicle is now available in the lot, but please be careful—there’s a slight chance it might drive itself.’ Soon enough, one of the employees—a regular who always came early—got into his rental and started driving off… only to see his own reflection waving from the passenger seat. Startled, he slammed on the brakes, causing everyone else to laugh. From then on, Avis became known not just for its cars, but also for occasional ghostly passengers who loved to ride along for free rides.