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
Picking up the car was super easy, even really early in the morning there was staff on duty to help. I’ve rented through QEEQ many times and I’m always very satisfied! Sometimes the staff at the rental counter are almost a little too enthusiastic, but in a good way.
Vancouver
Reviewed: September 15, 2026
10
Excellent
Very satisfied.
Los Angeles
Reviewed: September 13, 2026
10
Excellent
The car they gave us was practically brand new.
New York
Reviewed: September 13, 2026
10
Excellent
Pretty good overall.
Sydney
Reviewed: September 10, 2026
10
Excellent
The rental company kept reminding us to buy insurance, but we’d already purchased full coverage in advance.
Seattle
Reviewed: September 5, 2026
8
Very good
They kept trying to upsell extra insurance, which was pretty annoying.
San Francisco
Reviewed: September 5, 2026
10
Excellent
The service here is absolutely top‑notch, as you’d expect from Thai staff.
Bangkok
Reviewed: September 2, 2026
10
Excellent
Right after you walk out from baggage claim and turn around, it’s right there, and QEEQ’s email instructions were spot on.
Phuket
Reviewed: August 31, 2026
8
Very good
Staff were friendly and handled everything pretty quickly.
Bangkok
Reviewed: August 29, 2026
10
Excellent
You only need really basic English to get everything done.
Auckland
Reviewed: August 26, 2026
10
Excellent
Thrifty was pretty decent overall.
Salt Lake City
Reviewed: August 26, 2026
10
Excellent
The location was easy to find.
Indianapolis
Reviewed: August 24, 2026
10
Excellent
Pretty good overall, everything was explained clearly.
Melbourne
Reviewed: August 22, 2026
10
Excellent
Super satisfied – both pickup and drop-off were really quick.
San Francisco
Reviewed: August 21, 2026
10
Excellent
When I went to pick up the car they told me there were no Focuses left and told me to just pick something from the last row. Turned out there were no cars there at all. After a while a K4 and a Soul showed up, so I went straight for the K4. The next day the maintenance light came on, so I drove it back to swap cars. No more K4s—only a Suzuki or even smaller cars. After I filed a claim they finally agreed to give me a K5. Got stopped once as I was driving it out of the garage, but after that everything went through fine.
Hawaii - Maui Island
Reviewed: August 21, 2026
10
Everything went smooth as always with qeeq
We got a bigger car at the pick up. :)
Vancouver
Reviewed: August 19, 2026
8
Very good
Everything was great.
Seattle
Reviewed: August 18, 2026
10
Excellent
We landed in Queenstown pretty late, around 9:30 pm, but everything was still super smooth. The car drove really well and both pickup and drop-off were very convenient. The rental counter is right by the airport exit, sharing the same area with Hertz. The lady who helped us was really nice, processed everything quickly, and even reminded us to bundle up because it was freezing outside.
Queenstown
Reviewed: August 17, 2026
10
Excellent
Super satisfied with the overall experience.
Los Angeles
Reviewed: August 17, 2026
10
Excellent
Pickup and return were both super efficient! At pickup, the staff patiently walked me through everything, even highlighting the key parts of the contract so I felt totally at ease about renting. When I returned the car, I just handed over the keys and contract and was good to go. The staff were all smiles, assured me the inspection would follow standard procedures, and even showed me how to get out of the area. Top-notch service, excellent car condition—honestly one of my best rental experiences. Thrifty will be my go-to from now on, the value for money is unbeatable!
San Jose
Reviewed: August 17, 2026
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