Book Thrifty car rental
Thrifty targets holiday travellers and road trippers rather than corporate accounts. It is a reasonable option when you want a decent car for a week or two without paying premium-brand rates.
Rental brand
TH
USA / GlobalWhat Thrifty is known for
Leisure pricing across a wide spread of vehicle categories, particularly on longer rentals.
Tends to suit
- Road trips
- Week-long holidays
- Leisure travel
Vehicles and categories
Mainstream cars and SUVs, with weekly rates that often work out better per day than short rentals.
If your trip is close to a week, ask us to compare the weekly rate against daily pricing. The crossover point sometimes makes a longer rental cheaper than a shorter one.
Popular Thrifty pick-up points
Locations our customers ask about most. Coverage changes, so we confirm your branch and its opening hours before booking.
- Cancun
- Los Cabos
- Orlando
- Denver
- San Diego
- Tampa
Before you book
These apply to every rental company, Thrifty included, and they are where most unexpected charges come from.
What you need to collect a car
A full driving licence held for the operator's minimum period, a payment card in the main driver's name for the security hold, and photo ID or a passport when renting abroad. Some countries also ask for an International Driving Permit alongside your home licence.
How insurance and excess work
Rentals include basic cover with an excess - the amount you are liable for if the car is damaged. You can reduce it at the counter, through a separate policy, or sometimes through your own credit card. We explain the options; the choice stays yours.
Fuel policies
Full-to-full is usually the fairest: you collect a full tank and return it full. Prepaid fuel only pays off if you return the car close to empty. We tell you which policy applies before you book.
Driver age and extra drivers
Drivers under 25 often face a young-driver surcharge and are restricted from larger or premium categories. Additional drivers must be registered and usually carry a daily fee. Tell us who is driving and we will price it properly.
How to request a Thrifty car
Use the search above to set your pick-up point, dates and collection times, then send the request. Tell us the group size, how much luggage you have and who is driving. Our team checks what is available, confirms the total including extras, and only then arranges the booking. No payment is taken on this website.
Thrifty questions
Is a weekly rate really cheaper than five days?
Sometimes, yes. Rental pricing is not linear, and a seven-day booking can undercut a five-day one. We check both rather than assuming.
Is there a mileage limit?
Many rentals include unlimited mileage, but not all, and capped-mileage rates catch out road trippers. We confirm the limit before you book if you are covering distance.
Can I take the car across a border?
Cross-border travel is restricted or prohibited on many rentals and usually needs prior authorisation. Tell us your route in advance and we will check.
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