Thrifty Car Rental
Thrifty is a globally recognized car rental brand under the umbrella of Hertz, offering reliable and budget-friendly options for international travelers and domestic customers. Established in 1958, Thrifty rapidly grew into one of the largest car hire companies worldwide. After going public in 1987, it was acquired by Chrysler in 1989 and later merged with Dollar Rent A Car to form the Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group. In 2012, the group became part of the Hertz family, further strengthening Thrifty’s global footprint and service capabilities.
Today, Thrifty operates in over 1,000 locations across 77 countries, including North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Pacific regions. As a large-scale car rental provider, it caters particularly to value-conscious business travelers and leisure tourists. With a wide selection of vehicles and a focus on affordability, Thrifty makes booking and pick-up processes seamless for customers worldwide. Their strong international presence and affiliation with Hertz ensure consistent service quality and accessibility wherever your travels take you.
Whether you are planning a short city trip or a cross-country adventure, Thrifty offers a dependable and cost-efficient solution for your car hire needs. Its combination of global reach, strong corporate backing, and customer-oriented approach makes it a top choice among frequent travelers seeking trustworthy rental service.
10
Excellent
Really good, they didn’t try to push any extra insurance on me.
Los Angeles
Reviewed: August 4, 2026
10
Excellent
Super happy with the whole experience.
Hobart
Reviewed: August 3, 2026
10
Excellent
Second time renting from this company and still really impressed.
Vancouver
Reviewed: July 23, 2026
10
Excellent
Everything was great.
Melbourne
Reviewed: July 21, 2026
10
Excellent
Super happy with this rental company – their service and attitude were excellent.
Bangkok
Reviewed: July 20, 2026
10
Excellent
Super efficient service and the car was in great shape and basically brand new – a perfect partner for exploring around Melbourne.
Melbourne
Reviewed: July 16, 2026
10
Excellent
Super efficient service and the car was in great shape and basically brand new – a perfect partner for exploring around Melbourne.
Melbourne
Reviewed: July 16, 2026
10
Excellent
Super fast service and really friendly staff, it was a great experience working with them and I’d definitely come back next time.
Miami
Reviewed: July 13, 2026
10
Excellent
The line moved at an OK pace, totally acceptable.
Hawaii - Oahu Island (honolulu)
Reviewed: July 9, 2026
10
Excellent
Pretty good overall.
Los Angeles
Reviewed: July 7, 2026
8
Very good
Not bad overall.
Los Angeles
Reviewed: July 5, 2026
10
Excellent
It only took a few minutes to get everything done, super convenient.
New Orleans
Reviewed: July 2, 2026
8
Very good
Pickup experience was pretty good, but drop-off was just okay.
Montreal
Reviewed: June 30, 2026
8
Very good
Picking up and dropping off the car was really easy.
Ontario
Reviewed: June 19, 2026
10
Excellent
Really great experience overall.
Reno
Reviewed: June 18, 2026
10
Excellent
Service from this company was really good—no annoying upselling, just smooth and efficient from start to finish!
Cairns
Reviewed: June 17, 2026
8
Very good
Renewing it myself was way too expensive.
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
Reviewed: June 15, 2026
10
Excellent
Service was decent overall.
Hawaii - Hawaii Island
Reviewed: June 15, 2026
10
Excellent
Amazing car rental experience from start to finish.
Toronto
Reviewed: June 14, 2026
8
Very good
Pretty satisfied overall.
Hawaii - Maui Island
Reviewed: June 13, 2026
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