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Reviews for Thrifty in Fort Lauderdale
Overall rating5.8 FairBased on 118 reviews
Cleanliness
6.3
Comfort
6.4
Overall
5.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.5
Value for money
5.9
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2.0
They were closed when I went to pickup my carReviewed 23 Apr 2025
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2.0
Awful,only 2 staff working,customers had been in line for over an hour to pick up their vehicle. We couldn’t wait,called to cancel,received a cancellation number verbally and was told that we would receive an email confirmation which never happened. No matter how good the price is being offered if the service doesn’t support the offer then it’s not worth it. We would’ve been late for a meeting if we had waited,we took an Uber.Reviewed 6 Jan 2025
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4.0
My issue was - in the hotel I was at, I had to use valet parking - the valet driver hit a pipe with the rental car. When I tried to call the official Thrifty number on the contract, I couldn't get a live person AND (as crazy as it seems) kept bringing my to a sales line selling Life Lock. This happened about 10 times. Not kidding. After 9.5 hours of phone calls, paperwork and bringing the damaged car to the Miami airport, I got a replacement car. The customer service person told me to bring the car to the Miami Airport. Note - when I brought it to the damaged car to the Miami Airport, the person at the Thrifty car rental refused to replace it. Again, not kidding. After about 1 hour of arguing with him and trying to call customer service back, they FINALLY accepted it. The experience was terrible. And, I'm not kidding about the 9.5 hours from the time of the accident - 3:58PM till 1:30AM I was dealing with this issue.Reviewed 27 Sep 2024
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10.0
All good 👍👍Reviewed 25 Sep 2024
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10.0
Very Good.Reviewed 11 Aug 2024
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2.0
Was not clear car would/could be electric and I felt like it was a bait and switchReviewed 27 Jul 2024
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4.0
The car class we reserved was not available forcing us to upgrade at a charge, then despite declining all coverage we were charged for loss and damage insurance, both of these things ended up causing us to spend almost $200 above what we planned based on my kayak reservationReviewed 23 Jul 2024
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10.0
Moe at the front desk made my experience so great. He was wonderful and is an asset to the companyReviewed 15 Jul 2024
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2.0
I was never able to pick up the car and still got charged for it because Thrifty could not cancel it for me. My flight was cancelled due to a tropical cyclone less than 3 hours before the flight. Obviously I could not pick up the car if my flight was cancelled. Expedia, whom the charge was under, couldn’t refund me because my itinerary couldn’t be found. Car rentals. com couldn’t find the itinerary in their online system either. I spent at least 3 hours calling Thrifty, Expedia, and car rentals.com only to get no refund and no cancellation. The emails from expedia have a car rentals com banner- was the whole thing a scam? I am forced to dispute the charge with my card, which is extremely inconvenient. I do not trust kayak anymore. I am out $200 for no reason. Lesson learned.Reviewed 27 Jun 2024
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2.0
Cons:Father with dementia got injury we canceled his birthday present trip and I was changed a fee for nothingReviewed 30 May 2021
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10.0
Pros:friendly, courteous staff. Eager to pleaseCons:I know rental cars are scarce right now, but this car had over 46,000 miles on it and required maintenance. This is something that should be checked when car is returned. Reminder flag was in front of me for the entire 8 day use of the car.Reviewed 25 May 2021
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2.0
Pros:Airport locationCons:Waited just over an hour to get my cart... long line due to only two people on the desk. When I check in the attendant did something on a hand held reader and walked a way. I waited 10 minutes until he returned and he told me I was all set. Not very pleasant employees checking in or checking outReviewed 23 May 2021
Top tips for hiring a car from Thrifty in Fort Lauderdale
One thing to know when you book Thrifty car rentals in Fort Lauderdale is that they offer plenty of extras to help you enjoy your car rental experience. If you are unfamiliar with the Fort Lauderdale area adding a GPS to your rental will mean that you can get to destinations quickly and correctly. If you are like quite a few people that visit Fort Lauderdale and you have brought your whole family for a vacation, why not add child seats to your rental to make sure your kids stay safe during your travels.
If you have brought your entire family to Fort Lauderdale for a great summer vacation there are plenty of places that they can visit for an afternoon that they are going to love. If you are looking for a great beach that is going to be kid-friendly a couple include Fort Lauderdale Beach as well as the adjoining Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, and Pompano Beach. When you are taking the family to the beach for the day you are sure to want plenty of room for everyone yet do it in a car that is easy to park in crowded areas like a beach. That is why choosing a compact SUV for this trip makes such a good choice.
One of the reasons that so many people book Thrifty car rental in Fort Lauderdale is because of the wide variety of cars they offer for rent. If you are making a quick trip to the area and want to save some money, you can rent an economy or compact car that offers great versatility at an amazing price. If you are looking for something a little more high-end you can choose a wonderful SUV or one of the luxury modes that Thrifty offers for rent.
The city of Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding Fort Lauderdale area makes a great place for a romantic getaway for couples. Some of the great spots that you can visit on your romantic weekend in your rental car include wonderful beaches such as Las Olas beach and Fort Lauderdale Beach. One way to really enhance a weekend like this and make it even more special is to choose one of the luxury or premium models that Thrifty offers for rent such as those from BMW and Buick.
Compact car hire from Thrifty in Fort Lauderdale are around 82% cheaper than other car types, on average.
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FAQs about hiring a car from Thrifty in Fort Lauderdale
If I want to take my family to Flamingo Gardens after I pick up my rental car at the airport, what is the best time to go?
After you book Thrifty car rentals in Fort Lauderdale, you will find that Fort Lauderdale has busy morning and evening commutes like most cities. So for those making this trip, the best bet is to go during the middle of the day or on weekends when you should expect to make the trip west in around 20min on Interstate 595.
What are some great day trips I can take in my rental car from Fort Lauderdale?
When you book Thrifty car rentals in Fort Lauderdale and you would like to take it exploring on some fantastic day trips one good location to head to is Shark Valley in the Everglades National Park. This is a great time to book a large SUV with Thrifty because it will let you take your entire group and all of the outdoor gear on the trip but do be aware that you are going to find plenty of American alligators running wild in this area so stay close to your rental car vehicle.
What are some great annual events held in Fort Lauderdale that I may need a rental car for?
Springtime offers a couple of great events that you will enjoy exploring in your rental car. In March you can experience the Las Olas Art Fair which offers plenty of things to see right in the center of Fort Lauderdale. In early April you can head to The Tortuga Music Festival which is one of the most popular festivals in the South Florida area and draws crowds from all over the southeastern United States so make sure to book your rental car early.
What is the most popular car hire from Thrifty in Fort Lauderdale?
Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type from Thrifty in Fort Lauderdale.
How many car hire locations does Thrifty have in Fort Lauderdale?
Thrifty has 3 hire locations in Fort Lauderdale. Take a look at our Thrifty hire location map to find the best car hire near you.
Does Thrifty have a car hire location at the airport: Fort Lauderdale airport (FLL)?
Yes
Does Thrifty offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Fort Lauderdale airport (FLL)?
Yes
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