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Thrifty customer reviews

5.8
Fair9,110 verified ratings
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  • over $140/day for a standard model car (in 245 reviews)
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10.0 Wonderful
Good clean car and easy checkout in Myrtle Beach
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2.0 Poor
!!!I WILL NEVER RENT A VEHICLE THROUGH KAYAK OR WITH THRIFTY AGAIN!!! Kayak offers an option to purchase insurance, but it does not apply to Thrifty vehicles. As a result, I had to buy additional insurance directly from Thrifty to ensure our rental was covered for the trip. The total cost ended up being over $600 — and that does not include the 5-day rental itself.
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6.0 Okay
Still haven’t heard about the $75 “gas” replacement fee that was supposed to be refunded if car was returned with a full tank(which it was). The rental lot in st kitts was poorly demarcated and staffed
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10.0 Wonderful
Good vehicle. Very easy process.
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6.0 Okay
Car was dirty and had a tire leak. They swapped it out with no issue. They lack flexibility for adjusting dates.
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8.0 Very Good
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2.0 Poor
My flight was delayed by many hours. I was not able to get to the Thrifty counter before it closed. Although I kept Thrifty apprised of these delays thruout the evening, they still have not honored my request for a full refund. I will need to contact my credit card company to deal with this.
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4.0 Mediocre
Girl at the gate at pickup was very rude
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6.0 Okay
I paid - in response to a Thrifty unsolicited email offer - to skip the counter and go straight to the car. That did not happen at pickup. I had to wait for 2 customers ahead of us. Now I was 20 +/- minutes early because the flight was early. Thrifty msgs and announcements claimed they would track delayed flights and hold rentals open. Seems like that is doable and should be done for early flights. Either that or email the details for direct-to-the car folks more than 30 minutes before car reservation time.
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4.0 Mediocre
Slow check in I was charged one additional day because of only two hours, despite that they initially offered not ti do it The google map link of the drop off location was wrong

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Thrifty car hire prices in the United Arab Emirates

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Toyota Yaris car
Toyota Yaris
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2
2
4-5
M
AED 65/day
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Suzuki Baleno car
Suzuki Baleno
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
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AED 66/day
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Mazda Mazda3 car
Mazda Mazda3
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
M
AED 74/day
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Mazda Mazda6 car
Mazda Mazda6
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
M
AED 89/day
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Suzuki Jimny car
Suzuki Jimny
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2
2
4-5
M
AED 135/day
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Kia Carnival car
Kia Carnival
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5
5
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M
AED 235/day
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Nissan Pathfinder car
Nissan Pathfinder
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5
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M
AED 191/day
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Kia Picanto car
Kia Picanto
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2
2
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M
AED 63/day
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Dodge Charger car
Dodge Charger
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5
5
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M
AED 173/day
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Hyundai Staria car
Hyundai Staria
or similar Van
5
2
4-5
M
AED 678/day
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BMW 5 Series car
BMW 5 Series
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
M
AED 284/day
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Nissan Kicks car
Nissan Kicks
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4
2
4-5
M
AED 89/day
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Mazda CX-5 car
Mazda CX-5
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5
3
4-5
M
AED 107/day
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Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
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5
5
2/4
M
AED 152/day
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Class Special SUV car
Class Special SUV
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5
5
4-5
M
AED 155/day
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Mazda CX-9 car
Mazda CX-9
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5
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4-5
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AED 250/day
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Class Special Sedan car
Class Special Sedan
or similar Medium
5
5
2/4
M
AED 279/day
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Dodge Challenger car
Dodge Challenger
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5
2
2-3
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AED 286/day
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5
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AED 389/day
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Where can I find Thrifty car rentals?

Address

Shk. Zayed Road

Hours

Phone

971 4 3318772

Address

Ground Floor Near Ikea

Hours

Monday10:00 - 22:00
Tuesday10:00 - 22:00
Wednesday10:00 - 22:00
Thursday10:00 - 22:00
Friday10:00 - 22:00
Saturday10:00 - 22:00
Sunday10:00 - 22:00

Phone

+971 4232 6627

Address

Al-ithad Rd

Hours

Monday10:00 - 22:00
Tuesday10:00 - 22:00
Wednesday10:00 - 22:00
Thursday10:00 - 22:00
Friday10:00 - 22:00
Saturday10:00 - 22:00
Sunday10:00 - 22:00

Phone

+971 4 295 4878

Address

8th Rd, Al-quoz Area

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00

Phone

+971 4 347 9001

Address

Zayed Rd, Al Barsha

Hours

Monday10:00 - 22:00
Tuesday10:00 - 22:00
Wednesday10:00 - 22:00
Thursday10:00 - 22:00
Friday10:00 - 22:00
Saturday10:00 - 22:00
Sunday10:00 - 22:00

Phone

+971 4 341 2834

Address

Golden Sands Apt. 3

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00

Address

Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

Phone

+971 4 881 8827

Address

Dubai Ap

Hours

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 23:59
Saturday00:00 - 23:59
Sunday00:00 - 23:59

Address

Central Galleria West Ent Grou

Hours

Monday10:00 - 22:00
Tuesday10:00 - 22:00
Wednesday10:00 - 22:00
Thursday10:00 - 22:00
Friday10:00 - 22:00
Saturday10:00 - 22:00
Sunday10:00 - 22:00

Phone

+971 4 284 5104

Address

Meaisem City Center

Hours

Monday10:00 - 22:00
Tuesday10:00 - 22:00
Wednesday10:00 - 22:00
Thursday10:00 - 22:00
Friday10:00 - 22:00
Saturday10:00 - 22:00
Sunday10:00 - 22:00

Address

Dubai Silicon Oasis

Hours

Monday10:00 - 22:00
Tuesday10:00 - 22:00
Wednesday10:00 - 22:00
Thursday10:00 - 22:00
Friday10:00 - 22:00
Saturday10:00 - 22:00
Sunday10:00 - 22:00

Address

Burjuman Mall

Hours

Monday10:00 - 22:00
Tuesday10:00 - 22:00
Wednesday10:00 - 22:00
Thursday10:00 - 22:00
Friday10:00 - 22:00
Saturday10:00 - 22:00
Sunday10:00 - 22:00

Phone

+971 4 355 1002

Address

Near Emirates Islamic

Hours

Monday10:00 - 22:00
Tuesday10:00 - 22:00
Wednesday10:00 - 22:00
Thursday10:00 - 22:00
Friday10:00 - 22:00
Saturday10:00 - 22:00
Sunday10:00 - 22:00

Phone

+971 4 566 7380

Address

Ibn Batuta Mall

Hours

Address

TERMINAL 2 - Dubai International Airport

Hours

Phone

+971 4 299 4902

Address

Mushrif Mall

Hours

Phone

+971 2 447 9900

Address

Mall Of The Emirates

Hours

Address

Mirdiff City Center

Hours

Address

Deira City Centre Mall

Hours

Address

Jumeirah Beach Rd

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00

Address

Ground Floor Main Entrance

Hours

Monday10:00 - 22:00
Tuesday10:00 - 22:00
Wednesday10:00 - 22:00
Thursday10:00 - 22:00
Friday10:00 - 22:00
Saturday10:00 - 22:00
Sunday10:00 - 22:00

Phone

+971 4 450 8916

Address

Ground Level Village Section

Hours

Monday10:00 - 22:00
Tuesday10:00 - 22:00
Wednesday10:00 - 22:00
Thursday10:00 - 22:00
Friday10:00 - 22:00
Saturday10:00 - 22:00
Sunday10:00 - 22:00

Phone

+971 4 339 8066

Address

Kiosk #1 Level B1

Hours

Monday09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday09:00 - 18:00
Thursday09:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 18:00
Sunday09:00 - 18:00

Phone

+971 4 374 0859

Address

Al Muntazah Street

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
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Good to know

Most popular city

Most popular car type

Average price

Good deal

Abu Dhabi
Small
AED 55/day
AED 42/day

Top tips for renting a car from Thrifty

  • 25% of our users found rental cars from Thrifty for AED 51 or less
  • Book your rental car from Thrifty at least 6 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Small car hire from Thrifty is around 56% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about renting a car from Thrifty

  • How much does it cost to rent a car from Thrifty?

    On average a rental car from Thrifty costs AED 249 per day.

  • What is the most popular rental car from Thrifty?

    Luxury (BMW X4 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Thrifty.

  • How many car rental locations does Thrifty have?

    Thrifty has 3,200 rental locations worldwide. Take a look at our Thrifty rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • Which countries does Thrifty have rental car locations in?

    Albania, Algeria, Anguilla, Antigua And Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Caribbean Netherlands, Cayman Islands, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Réunion, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Maarten, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, The Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vatican City and Western Sahara

  • How much does it cost to rent a car from Thrifty for a week?

    On average a rental car from Thrifty costs AED 1,744 per week (AED 249 per day).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car from Thrifty long term for a month?

    On average a rental car from Thrifty costs AED 7,475 per month (AED 249 per day).

Everything you need to know for your Thrifty car rental