Long Beach Airport unveiled Wednesday a relocation of its car rental services, moving the counters a short distance from modular trailers to its historic terminal building.<\/p>\n
Officials say it\u2019s a timely change: The airport has run its rental operations out of the trailers for more than 30 years.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis move brings rental car services into a much more intuitive location for travelers,\u201d said Airport Director Cynthia Guidry. \u201cBy placing the counters just steps from where passengers exit the concourse, we are delivering a smoother, more comfortable experience while making smart use of this beautifully restored historic space.\u201d<\/p>\n
The change, they said, will help untangle the service of getting people in and out of rental cars, and is a fitting addition to other modernizations<\/a> seen in recent months at the airport.<\/p>\n Counters will be larger and noticeably nicer, offering the five staple companies \u2014 Avis, Budget, Enterprise, National and Alamo \u2014 with the addition of Dollar and Thrifty brands.<\/p>\n Operating hours for the rental companies will not change, and vehicles will continue to be picked up and dropped off inside the lot across from the terminal.<\/p>\n