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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 30, 2023

Alaska Auto Rental Opens in Valdez

Alaska Auto Rental's new year-round location in Valdez will offer a selection of cars, SUVs, trucks, and vans with convenient services such as electronic self-service checkout.

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2022

Anchorage: Most Expensive Rental Car Rates

According to Cheap Car Rental’s latest survey, Anchorage had the highest car rental rates at $949 per week for the cheapest car at the airport.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2020

Credit Card Scammer Arrested over Car Rental Conflict

The man, 39-year-old Marcus Catalin Rosu, a Southern California resident and Romanian citizen, was arrested July 11 at Alaska’s Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

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Newsby StaffApril 24, 2019

Alaska Seeks to Tax P2P Carsharing Companies

House Bill 102, dubbed the "Vehicle Rental Modernization Act," would generate additional revenue for the state's general fund. 

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NewsAugust 27, 2015

Avis Alaska Wins Loss-of-Use Case

State Farm Insurance refused to pay the full amount for loss-of-use damages on a rental car from the Avis Alaska franchise. An Alaska court ruled in favor of the franchise.

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NewsMarch 14, 2014

Economy Rent A Car Opens First Location in Alaska

Economy Rent A Car has teamed up with Alaska Auto Rental to open an affiliate location in Fairbanks, Alaska.

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NewsJanuary 8, 2014

U.S. Supreme Court Denies Avis' Petition against Alaska Rent A Car

With this decision, the final award of $19.2 million stands.

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NewsSeptember 24, 2012

CheapCarRental Survey Ranks 50 Most Expensive U.S. Car Rental Rates

Anchorage, Alaska has the highest car rental rates while Columbus, Ohio has the lowest, according to a survey from CheapCarRental.net.

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NewsMay 23, 2012

Canadian Government Says Residents Can Cross Border with U.S. Rental Car

A revision to the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (MVSA) will allow Canadian residents to temporarily import a U.S.-based rental vehicle for non-commercial purposes for a period up to 30 days.

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NewsMarch 3, 2011

Report Faults State Tax Hikes on Non-Residents

In addition to rental cars, taxes have been increasing on hotel rooms, restaurant meals, and local sales taxes in resort areas.

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