Thrifty: an introduction

Thrifty is one of the biggest car rental service companies in the globe. It is also a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. With franchised and corporately-owned stores combined, the company is in operation in over 1,000 locations throughout 68 countries. It is also one of the most recognized names in the travel industry catering to cost-conscious business and pleasure travelers.

The company is value-oriented and is significantly present in both the local car rental and airport markets, a marked difference compared to most of its competitors who choose to almost solely focus on the airport market. In the United States alone, Thrifty has about 80% of its focus on the airport market while the remaining 20% is focused on the local car rental markets.

While the company strives to make sure that you only get the best car rental rates available for maximum savings, additional charges may be incurred depending on where you are. Why? Additional charges on top of your daily rate might include company-imposed surcharges or city-imposed or state-imposed taxes.  Because they want to maintain global services, Thrifty recognizes the role travel agents play in the business and values greatly the relationship they have with them.

As a matter of fact, the company has been a long-standing and active member of the American Society of Travel Agents. To expedite the rental process, Thrifty is offering a Blue Chip Express Rental Program that gives its members the benefits of speedier pickup and returns. Membership in this program is free of charge and is available at various locations within the United States and Canada.

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