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Overall rating4.3 MediocreBased on 44 reviews
Cleanliness
4.8
Comfort
4.8
Overall
4.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.5
Value for money
4.3
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2.0
I booked my car through kayak and Expedia, during which I prepaid with my Chime card. When I reached the thrifty counter, I was told they do not accept Chime despite it being accepted during the reservation. I have since attempted to get a refund since I was unable to get a rental car and was nearly stuck in Houston, TX and was told there was nothing Expedia could do because they could not get ahold of thrifty to authorize it, I am now out nearly $350 ontop of the rental price of a different company. I will not be working with Thrifty again and I certainly will not be booking third party through Kayak or Expedia ever again.Reviewed 24 Feb 2025
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6.0
When I click for full size truck and I end up getting Santa Cruz it like half car and truck the purpose I request is full size truck I have stuff to put back of truck bed and going to the hunting lease I hope it have done better for next timeReviewed 30 Sep 2024
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2.0
I canceled my reservation and still got charged . I am a cancer patient a and my appointment at MDAnderson was changed and my stay was extended so I had to cancel. Please issue me a full credit . Thank you.Reviewed 23 Jul 2024
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6.0
It was just ok.Reviewed 15 Jul 2024
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2.0
First they refused rental because they were out of cars we asked them to cancel, then I called on the 4th to see where our refund was now 2 weeks later still waiting for refund because Thrifty is looking into itReviewed 12 May 2024
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6.0
Pros:Staff was great.Cons:The car was kind of a beater. Not in great shape.Reviewed 3 May 2021
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2.0
Pros:The car was nice, the dropoff was easy.Cons:Had to wait two hours for an available car at pickup, with no place to sit at pickup point. Explanation for this was that a gold member had demanded a car, and they always receive priority. There were 20 people waiting with us. One man said he had been there three hours. Also, felt ripped off on the gas-tank charge. We were given the option to either fill the tank or be charged an extra $43 at drop off. We filled the tank, only to find out that thrifty charges you $36 regardless. So, we spent $20 to fill the tank for a savings of $7 on the total bill. Slimy.Reviewed 13 Apr 2021
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2.0
Pros:Car ran fine was as representedCons:Drop off was a NIGHTMARE. Flew in to Houston Hobby, arrived about 4:45pm local time. Waited for a shuttle for 20+ min. Saw other car rental companies shuttles but not thrifty. Finally called. They said the location was CLOSED for the day! They close at 4pm on a Saturday!!! Had to uber twice and go back the next day to pick up the car. Very frustrating. As a suggestion maybe send the hours of the location and if there is an after hours drop/pick up available at time of booking???Reviewed 12 Apr 2021
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2.0
Pros:We don't know. The staff was unreachable as the office closed at 4:00pm.Cons:Renting from a car rental company that doesn't close at 4:00pm on a Saturday afternoon.Reviewed 18 Mar 2021
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4.0
Pros:My ENTIRE experience with Thrifty car rental was terrible. I had a reservation for my pickup time set for 1:00 pm and I didn’t receive my vehicle until 3:41 pm. My vehicle was NOT the vehicle that I reserved and my experience was a total disaster. The rental company was overwhelmed and they didn’t care about the customers at all. There was NO communication whatsoever regarding why there was a (2) two hour delay in receiving your vehicle. There was NO compensation or empathy at all.Cons:EVERYTHING....Reviewed 10 Mar 2021
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2.0
Pros:All terrible.Cons:When renting from Thrifty, you will be shuttled over to Hertz. Its was one line for all customers. Waited over an hour for a car. Waited 20 minutes to exit the gate. Poor customer service.Reviewed 28 Feb 2021
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4.8
Cons:After paying a rather high price on kayak for the car, I was charged double the price I paid at the counter. I have insurance myself thus have never purchased the insurance and this rep insisted I HAD to purchase the coverage. Paying over 400$ for small car was ridiculous.Reviewed 24 Nov 2020
Thrifty car rentals in Houston provide renters with state-of-the-art rentals to renters in Houston to make their movement within Houston and its neighboring towns seamless. When you book Thrifty car rentals in Houston you have access to a wide fleet of vehicles to pick from. The advantage of booking with Thrifty is that the more you book car rentals in any of their locations, the more points you can earn with the Blue Chips Rewards program, and with time you can use those points to get free rental days on the weekends.
Consider booking Thrifty car rentals in Houston from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to get an experience of Thrifty’s top-notch customer services. The Thrifty rental desk is located offsite from IAH but not too far from the airport's terminals. When you book Thrifty car rentals from IAH you get a free shuttle bus to take you to their rental desk where you can pick up your rental agreement, and the car keys and get on your way.
If you don’t want to go all the way o the airport to pick up your rental, Thrifty car rentals provides four locations in other parts of Houston that locals can easily access. Book Thrifty car rentals at either 5060 West Alabama Street, 8620 Panair Road, 17330 Palmetto Pines, or 3141 West Loop South. These locations are open from around 7 am to 11 pm and maintain the same quality standard as the IAH airport rental location.
Whether you’re traveling by yourself, with your spouse on a vacation, or with your family and friends on holiday, Thrifty car rentals in Houston provided the right vehicle for your needs. If you’re in Houston to tour the city’s attractions with a group of over 10 people, consider booking a van rental for maximum comfort and convenience. For the kids, an SUV rental is the best choice because of its sleek and comfortable interiors with plenty of seating and luggage space. If you’re in Houston for business and you want to minimize your costs, pick an economy car that has good mileage from the choices available.
25% of our users found car hire from Thrifty in Houston for AED 127 or less.
Economy car hire from Thrifty in Houston are around 27% cheaper than other car types, on average.
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FAQs about hiring a car from Thrifty in Houston
Do Thrifty car rentals provide add-on amenities for their rentals?
If you’re traveling with kids, Thrifty car rentals offer amenities to take care of their safety during your trips around Houston and its environments. For kids less than 13 years old and 80 pounds or less, Thrifty car rentals in Houston provide child-safety seats including infant child seats, booster seats, and toddler seats at an affordable price. To help you navigate Houston and its environs like a pro, a GPS navigation system is provided by Thrifty when you book Thrifty car rentals in Houston.
Can I drop my Thrifty car rental in a different location to the pickup location?
Yes. When you pick up Thrifty car rentals from any of the five rental locations, the company allows you to pick a different drop-off location at no extra charge. If you pick up your rental upon arrival at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport, and you’ll be downtown Houston when your rental period is over, you can drop off your rental at the rental location at 8620 Panair Road.
Where is the best place to park Thrifty car rentals in Houston?
You can get both free and metered parking spots in Houston dispensing on your location and how long you want to park your vehicle. While in downtown Houston, on-street metered parking is free during the day for only 3 hours and afterward, you have to move your car. Off-street metered parking costs around $6 per hour up to a daily maximum of around $30. On weekdays from 6 pm and on weekends, parking is free in these spots. These spots include SP+ Parking along 1400 Travis Street, Market Square Garage along 300 Milam Street, and 1401 Smith Garage
How much does it cost to hire a car from Thrifty in Houston?
On average a car hire from Thrifty in Houston costs AED 136 per day.
What is the most popular car hire from Thrifty in Houston?
Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type from Thrifty in Houston.
How many car hire locations does Thrifty have in Houston?
Thrifty has 13 hire locations in Houston. 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: Hobby airport (HOU)?
Yes
Does Thrifty offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Hobby airport (HOU)?
Yes
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