Thrifty car hire

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Thrifty car hire at a glance

Most popular carIntermediate
Average priceR 837 per day
Cheapest priceR 660 per day
Cities to rent in2,502
To give you an idea of how much renting a car with Thrifty could cost, we've pulled prices from the most popular city to rent a car in with Thrifty which is New York.

Why rent a car with Thrifty?

Save on fuel and mileage

You could get a Thrifty car rental deal with a full to full fuel policy or unlimited mileage. This can save you cash on topping up the tank, and means you don't need to watch the amount of miles you cover. Simply filter by 'Policies' and find the best deal for you.

All sorts of vehicles

Whether you're looking to hire a people carrier to fit the whole family, or a luxury car to cruise in style, Thrifty has it all. With Thrifty, you'll be spoiled for choice.

Find the perfect pick-up location

If you're looking to rent a car with Thrifty, there are plenty of pick-up locations to choose from. With Thrifty, it's easy to find a convenient place to start your journey. Whether you’re in a busy city or a quiet town, they've got you covered. Find your perfect pick-up spot and hit the road with Thrifty!

Get to the front of the line

Thrifty offers seamless self service too. This means no waiting around in large queues, no wasting time with paperwork and more time on the road. Just get to your Thrifty pick-up location, hop in your car and set off.

Pick up the way you want

Want to collect your car at the airport? Be met by Thrifty staff? Or, would you rather take a shuttle bus to the pick-up location? Whatever you'd prefer, Thrifty could offer you a range of options, depending where in the world you want to travel. Simply start your search and filter by 'Pick-up' options.

Book now, change later

When you rent a car with Thrifty you could get a deal with free cancellation, so if your plans change you won't be out of pocket. Just start your search and to find the flexibility you need.

Go electric or hybrid

Renting a car with Thrifty gives you the option to drive an electric or hybrid car. You can limit your impact on the planet and your journey will be a little smoother, too.

Thrifty fleet

Choose from a whole host of different cars to suit you.

Thrifty car hire: FAQs

The cost of renting a car with Thrifty will change depending on where in the world you want to go. To give you an idea of how much it could cost, we've looked at prices for renting a car in New York which is where lots of travellers hire a car with Thrifty.

The average cost of renting a car there is R 837 per day, and the cheapest price we found is R 660 per day. If you're looking to rent a car for around one week, the average cost we've found is R 8,596. The cheapest price we found for one week is R 1,357.
You could rent a Compact, Economy or Intermediate vehicle. The types of car you can rent with Thrifty will change depending on availability, and where in the world you want to go.
The age to rent a car will change depending on where in the world you want to go. In most countries you need to be at least 21 years old and a lot of car rental companies will charge extra if you're under 25 years old.
The documents you need to rent a car could change depending on where in the world you want to visit. In most cases you'll need a valid driving licence, photo ID and a credit card. You can check with Thrifty when you book.
The cost of renting a car with Thrifty will change depending on where in the world you want to go. To give you an idea of how much it could cost, we've looked at prices for renting a car in New York which is where lots of travellers hire a car with Thrifty.

The average cost of renting a car there is R 837 per day, and the cheapest price we found was R 660 per day.
Yes, you can rent a car with Thrifty for a month, but it all depends on availability. Simply put in your dates and destination to see what deals are out there, and whether Thrifty has a car available for a month's rental.
This all depends on the level of car rental insurance you pick when you hire a car with Thrifty. When you do a search for car rental deals with us, you'll be able to see the different levels of insurance you get with each deal clearly. So do your car hire search today and take a look at the levels of cover you could get.
Yes, Thrifty often offer car rental with unlimited mileage. But this will depend on the deal you go for when you search for car hire with us. To find a deal without a cap on the miles you make, simply start your car hire search and filter to only show offers with unlimited mileage under 'policies'.
The Thrifty cancellation policy will depend on the deal you pick when you book. When you search for car rental with us, simply filter by 'free cancellation' to bag a deal with complete flexibility should your plans change.
Yes – Thrifty usually have vans available at their pick-up points.
The deposit you pay can depend on the type of car you choose, so make sure you check this before you book. You can usually find this information when you’re redirected to the Thrifty booking site.
Most major car hire companies accept debit cards, but you might need to show extra documents, pay a larger deposit, or have your credit checked. It’s a good idea to read the Thrifty policy before you book to make sure they’ll accept your payment.