As compared to other car rental companies, focusing mainly on the airport market, Thrifty Car Rental has a significant share in both airports and local car rental markets in the nation, 66% and 34% respectively. As far as the airport market is concerned, Thrifty operates in all major airports of Australia and Canada, and in 85 US airport locations including Thrifty Car Rental LAX, SAN, SFO and LGA to name a few. It is also present in the airports of most major cities of Central and South Africa, and the Caribbean.
Together with its franchises, Thrifty Car Rental has over 7,500 employees worldwide. Currently, more than 80% of all retail outlets of the company are franchised, owned by independent business groups.
33 locations of the company across the United States offer more than 14,000 parking spaces as an additional service. Parking facilities are available in most metropolitan cities, like Dallas, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Kansas City, Orlando, and more.
Thrifty is one of the members of the American Society of Travel Agents, which united respected leaders in the travel industry. The major partners of the company include Air Canada, Continental Airlines, American Airlines, Hilton Corporation, Kuwait Airlines, US Airways, United Airlines, and Qantas. Available since 1999, Thrifty Car Sales is seen as a leading franchiser in the nation, operating more than 50 stores and planning to add more.
With Thrifty Car Rental, the reservation process is fast and easy. There exist several ways to book a car from the company. The easiest and most convenient is an online reservation. You'll be required to enter your destination, choose arrival and departure dates, and choose a car you want to rent. Thrifty ensures you'll get the best rate available via the Thrifty car rental site. It is also possible to make a reservation by phone, which is quick and easy. And, of course, rentals are available at the counter of any of the Thrifty locations, or through travel agents.
To rent a vehicle, you'll be required to show your valid driver license and a credit card. Drivers under 25 will have to pay a daily surcharge. You also have a right to add an additional driver. Rates are based on the 24-hour rental day, starting with the time you get the vehicle. Returning a car is convenient and quick. In case you had prepaid fuel, the car should be returned with an empty gas tank; if you didn't choose prepaid fuel, the tank of the vehicle should be filled.
Vehicle theft and accidents are not uncommon, even to the most experienced and careful drivers. In order to reduce your financial exposure, purchase an optional waiver. In case the car is stolen, a driver should first report to the local police and the nearest office of the car rental company. Finally, a driver should contact his own car insurance company and inform it about the accident.
Make sure you know all the conditions and terms of the car rental agreement and avoid violating it.