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Thrifty car hire reviews

9 reviews26 countries covered
3.8

Thrifty is a supplier worth checking location by location. Read the reviews below for honest feedback on queues, deposits, car condition, and whether the desk experience matches the price.

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5–15 min avgMedium pressureNo common damage disputes
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3.8

Good

9 reviews

GT

GoldCoast T.

10 Mar 2026

4.0

Gold Coast, Australia

Gold Coast Airport Thrifty — theme park convenience

Perfect for Movie World and Sea World trips. The Hyundai Tucson was clean and staff gave parking tips for Surfers.

5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
Gold Coast Airport
BB

Bangkok B.

5 Dec 2025

4.0

Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok Airport Thrifty — Thai traffic reality

Staff warned about Bangkok traffic patterns. The Honda City was perfect for day trips to Ayutthaya. Honest advice.

5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
Bangkok Airport
CC

Chris C.

1 Dec 2025

4.0

Denver, United States

Denver Airport Thrifty — mile-high efficiency

Winter pickup and the team had snow tyres ready. The Ford Escape handled I-70 mountain passes without issue. Thrifty's reputation for hidden fees proved unfounded this time.

5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
Denver Airport
MB

Marco Bianchi

9 Oct 2025

4.0

Seattle, United States

Seattle Airport Thrifty — efficient Pacific Northwest vibe

No-nonsense pickup process, staff who knew their way around the highway maze, and a Subaru that felt built for Washington weather. Would use again for PNW trips.

5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
Seattle Airport
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LosAngeles R.

29 Sept 2025

3.0

Los Angeles, United States

Los Angeles Airport Thrifty — LAX reality

The rental bus loop at LAX is its own circle of hell, but Thrifty's counter moved faster than expected. Toyota Camry was clean and return signage was actually visible for once.

15–30 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Completely different car
No damage dispute
Los Angeles Airport
MR

Melb R.

2 Sept 2025

4.0

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne city Thrifty — Southbank convenience

City pickup saved airport time. The Hyundai handled Great Ocean Road perfectly. Toll advice was clear.

5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
Melbourne
HM

Hannah Müller

22 Aug 2025

4.0

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne Airport Thrifty — solid choice, watch the toll pass

Quick pickup and a clean Mazda CX-5 made a good first impression, but the Linkt toll explanation felt rushed and we ended up paying for unused days.

5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
Melbourne Airport
AT

Aussie T.

11 Aug 2025

4.0

Sydney, Australia

Sydney Airport Thrifty — domestic terminal convenience

Picking up from the domestic side saved the terminal transfer drama. Older Hyundai but it ran fine for our Blue Mountains trip. Staff were patient with our luggage Tetris.

5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
Sydney Airport
BB

Boston B.

6 Aug 2025

3.0

Boston, United States

Boston Airport Thrifty — Beantown basics

Boston traffic is brutal and Thrifty staff warned us about the tunnel tolls and downtown parking. The Nissan Versa was basic but adequate. Return process was smooth.

15–30 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Completely different car
No damage dispute
Boston Airport