What are the different car hire benefits or amenities offered by Thrifty in Los Angeles?

One of the most fun benefits of when you book Thrifty hire cars in Los Angeles is the option to make a wild card booking. This program allows you to book an entry-grade vehicle, and then when you get to the branch to collect you'll be allocated a free upgrade to a higher vehicle category at no extra cost. This exciting upgrade is applicable to all Los Angeles Thrifty branches.

Where are the best places to park Thrifty cars in Los Angeles?

The first thing to know about parking your Thrifty hire car in Los Angeles is that overnight on-street parking is free. Metered hours are from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. When you see green painted curbs, know that between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm from Monday to Saturday, you’re able to park your car for 15-30 minutes for free. Anytime outside of these hours on green curbs is also free. Try to avoid parking in zones that are painted yellow. These are typically loading zones, which do hold a fine for cars parked without goods permits.

Why would I need Thrifty Blue Chip Rewards in Los Angeles?

Thrifty in Los Angeles recognises Blue Chip Rewards members at all their Los Angeles branches, which is great news for drivers who want to use its benefits, like skipping the queues. When you load your Blue Chip details, you'll never have to go to the counter again, your car will be prepared before you arrive, so you can head straight to the collections parking lot.

What is the most popular car hire from Thrifty in Los Angeles?

Medium hire cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are the most frequently booked hire car types from Thrifty in Los Angeles.

How many car hire locations does Thrifty have in Los Angeles?

Thrifty has 18 hire locations in Los Angeles. Take a look at our Thrifty hire location map to find the best car hire near you.

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How far in advance should you book car hire from Thrifty in Los Angeles?

To get the best price on car hire from Thrifty in Los Angeles, you should book around 86 days before your trip. This could save you approximately 18% compared to booking last minute.

What is the most popular car type when hiring from Thrifty in Los Angeles?

The most popular car type when hiring from Thrifty in Los Angeles is Medium (33%), followed by SUV (28%) and Small (21%).

How much does it cost to hire a car from Thrifty in Los Angeles per month?

On average, hiring a car in Los Angeles with Thrifty costs R844 per day. June is the most expensive month to hire from Thrifty in Los Angeles, when prices are R998/day on average.

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When you book Thrifty hire cars in Los Angeles, you'll be giving yourself the flexibility to go where you want to when you want to, without having to rely on public transport. Although Los Angeles has a good public transport system, you'll find that getting from place to place can sometimes be complicated and include a few changeovers. With so many things to see and do in Los Angeles, why waste time? Head to Warner Bos Studios, Disneyland Park, Universal Studios and the Aquarium of the Pacific without delays.
Book Thrifty hire cars in Los Angeles and have access to 8 locations conveniently located in all areas of the city. If you are closer to north Los Angeles and hoping to glimpse a Hollywood star, you'll find Thrifty on 2627 N Hollywood Way, Burbank is a great choice. When visiting Pasadena, try Thrifty at 3518 E Colorado Blvd. Thrifty in downtown LA at 361 N La Brea Ave is a great central location to explore the city centre. The 1426 Santa Monica Blvd Thrifty will have you en route for your coastal adventure in no time and both Thrifty branches at 9462 Firestone Blvd and on 14219 S Western Ave give you access to LA south.
If you are flying into LA, you'll most likely arrive at Los Angeles International Airport. Book Thrifty hire cars in Los Angeles directly from the airport branch for ultimate convenience. You'll find the airport branch is located just off-site of the airport at 9000 Airport Boulevard. Thrifty will send a complimentary shuttle to pick you up from the airport terminal. Shuttles collect passengers from under the "Rental Car Shuttle" purple signs, which are outside every terminal. It's important to make sure the branch has your flight information when you make the booking so that they can collect you at the correct time, and keep an eye on any flight delays.
Keep in mind that when you book Thrifty hire cars in Los Angeles, and are looking to return your hire car after hours, you'll be better off picking up a car hire at the airport branch. The city-based branches are generally open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on weekdays. They operate from 9:00 to 12:00 am on Saturdays and are closed on Sundays, public holidays and bank holidays. The airport branch offers an easy 24-hour key return.
25% of our users found car hire from Thrifty in Los Angeles for R604 or less.
Medium car hire from Thrifty in Los Angeles are around 66% cheaper than other car types, on average.

What are the different car hire benefits or amenities offered by Thrifty in Los Angeles?
One of the most fun benefits of when you book Thrifty hire cars in Los Angeles is the option to make a wild card booking. This program allows you to book an entry-grade vehicle, and then when you get to the branch to collect you'll be allocated a free upgrade to a higher vehicle category at no extra cost. This exciting upgrade is applicable to all Los Angeles Thrifty branches.
Where are the best places to park Thrifty cars in Los Angeles?
The first thing to know about parking your Thrifty hire car in Los Angeles is that overnight on-street parking is free. Metered hours are from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. When you see green painted curbs, know that between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm from Monday to Saturday, you’re able to park your car for 15-30 minutes for free. Anytime outside of these hours on green curbs is also free. Try to avoid parking in zones that are painted yellow. These are typically loading zones, which do hold a fine for cars parked without goods permits.
Why would I need Thrifty Blue Chip Rewards in Los Angeles?
Thrifty in Los Angeles recognises Blue Chip Rewards members at all their Los Angeles branches, which is great news for drivers who want to use its benefits, like skipping the queues. When you load your Blue Chip details, you'll never have to go to the counter again, your car will be prepared before you arrive, so you can head straight to the collections parking lot.
How much does it cost to hire a car from Thrifty in Los Angeles?
On average a car hire from Thrifty in Los Angeles costs R910 per day.
What is the most popular car hire from Thrifty in Los Angeles?
Medium hire cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are the most frequently booked hire car types from Thrifty in Los Angeles.
How many car hire locations does Thrifty have in Los Angeles?
Thrifty has 18 hire locations in Los Angeles. 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: Los Angeles airport (LAX)?
Yes
Does Thrifty offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Los Angeles airport (LAX)?
Yes

Reviews for Thrifty in Los Angeles

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A lot of hidden feesReviewed Jul 27 2026

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There is a huge disconnect between what Kayak sells/offers versus what is truly provided by the rental car companies. The class of vehicles between third party providers and rental companies needs to be reviewed and validated. Using Kayak I requested the more expensive 12-passenger van class but was provided the smaller/cheaper minivan from Thrifty Rental Car. Each party blaming each other for the mistake while the customer suffers. Will definitely never recommend either. I deserve a refund.Reviewed Jul 25 2026

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We queued for 90 mins to get to the front of the queue to customer service and then another 30 mins as no vehicles was available. It was reserved weeks earlier.Reviewed Sept 22 2025

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Someone needs to put on a separate site that your website NEVER honors the car that is being advertised and it’s always some different type of car that is supposedly similar to the car in the picture advertised. Maybe a website that is viewed anytime a person tries to rent a car through Kayak that is not the car they will receive. Also, it was over a hour wait to get the car when we first showed up on property.Reviewed Jun 13 2025

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Almost an hour to get the car after check in. No place to sit. Staff was rude. When car finally came it was dirty inside and out Stay awayReviewed May 31 2025

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The lady issuing my vehicle was shady. Tried her best to get me to buy more insurance. Tried her best to make me buy a very expensive toll pass that I didn’t need. Would not go with Thrifty or their partner agencies again. D!ckheqds.Reviewed Mar 16 2025

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Pick up in Lós Angeles and we will return in Las Vegas on 01.01.25 in Hertz 1815 Sahara Avenue. However, at the scheduled return, the rental company was closed with no instructions on where to leave the car. When we called the central office, they told us we would have to return it at another location or keep the car for an additional day. Since we already had plans, we couldn’t go to another agency to return it. Therefore, we kept the car for one more day.Reviewed Jan 3 2025

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Bait and switch pricing. Quoted 65 dollars per day but charged 3x the price. Never using them again.Reviewed Dec 26 2024

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Great experience !Reviewed Nov 21 2024

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Pick up was great. Rico, who was helping me, was an absolute pleasure. However, driving off the lot was the worst experience. It took me close to 45 mins to leave. It was the slowest process to leave. Will never be renting a car from LAX again.Reviewed Oct 13 2024

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Fast and easy.Reviewed Oct 6 2024

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2.0

Horrible, disorganized, chaotic scene when we arrived at the rental desk. Took almost three hours to get our car from the time we walked into the agency. I hope people read this and about in the future.Reviewed Oct 5 2024

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