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Idaho Falls council hears airport director on new rental‑car deals, Turo agreement and fee changes
Summary
Airport Director Ian Turner told the council the airport’s rental‑car RFP drew three respondents, forecasted a large revenue uplift under new leases and outlined a draft agreement with Turo that could add $6,000–$10,000 per month. No final contract vote was taken; Overland West is on the consent agenda.
The Idaho Falls City Council on Thursday received an update from Airport Director Ian Turner on the airport’s on‑terminal rental‑car concession process, a proposed contract with peer‑to‑peer platform Turo and the status of staffing and screening operations.
Turner said the airport reissued an RFP this fall to modernize agreements negotiated in 2015 and renewed annually since 2020. The RFP aimed to update rates, rebalance terminal counter and ready‑return space, and open limited opportunities for smaller operators. Turner said three respondents were determined to be successful and that staff ranked Enterprise Rent‑A‑Car the highest by bid amount and space selection, with Overland West (operating Hertz) and a National/Alamo offer also in the results. He told council the current…
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