MOORE COUNTY AIRPORT PARTNERS WITH AUTOCHOICE CAR RENTAL AS THE OFFICIAL ONSITE AUTO RENTAL AGENCY
AutoChoice Car Rental Replaces Hertz Car Rental Previously Based at the Airport
CARTHAGE, NC – Rick Cloutier, Director of the Moore County Airport, has announced that the airport has partnered with Moore County’s newest rental car agency, AutoChoice Car Rental, effective immediately. AutoChoice replaces Hertz Car Rental which exited their partnership with the airport last November after several years of operations at the facility. AutoChoice Car Rental is locally owned and operated by Aaron Cooper, Founder and President of Cooper Ford located in Carthage, NC.
The announcement was made to coincide with the airport’s ramp-up to the U.S. Open Championship that will be held in Pinehurst during the week of June 10-16, 2024. AutoChoice Car Rental will immediately fill the existing space which has been vacated by Hertz.
“We are excited to introduce Auto Choice Car Rental as our onsite rental agency,” said Cloutier. “Aaron has an outstanding reputation among the automotive businesses in our area, and they have demonstrated that they are focused on superior customer service, which has been a priority for the airport. We look forward to growing together for the benefit of the residents and guests who frequently travel to the Pinehurst area.”
The agency will be managed by Gray Cockman, General Manager formerly the Rental Manager for AutoChoice Car Rental in Southern Pines
AutoChoice Car Rental’s growing vehicle fleet ranges from compact models, mid-size vehicles, and SUVs to luxury cars. The agency will operate 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday and 8:00 am – 2:00 pm on Saturday at the Moore County Airport. Aircraft that arrive at the airport after normal hours will be accommodated with vehicle pick-up when they arrive.
“Like the automotive dealership business, the rental car industry has gone through a couple of tumultuous years due to the 2020 pandemic, with the lack of availability of cars and parts for repair,” Cooper said. “We have been watching the resurgence of travel to our community and felt this was the perfect time to introduce AutoChoice Rental Car in Moore County to not only service those guests arriving through the airport, but also for the local community residents. Moore County Airport will provide a great home location for our new operation.”
The Moore County Airport is working diligently to prepare the facilities for the upcoming U.S. Open Championship in June. With a record number of private flights anticipated to arrive and depart from the airport because of the tournament, the members of the Airport Authority and senior management have been working to upgrade the airport facilities for the estimated 2,000 flights planned with over 5,000 passengers for the week of the Championship.
Cloutier added, “We are laser focused on enhancing the arrival and departure experience at the Moore County Airport and are pleased to include a local community business as part of operations moving forward.”
For car rental information or reservations please contact Gray Cockman at 910-725-1111 or gray.cockman@cooperautochoice.com
The website is https://autochoicerental.com/
