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Chevrolet Spark car
Chevrolet Spark
or similar SMALL
2
2
4-5
M
R3 184/day
Polestar 2 car
Polestar 2
or similar SMALL
4
2
4-5
M
R964/day
Volkswagen Jetta car
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
M
R1 023/day
Chevrolet Malibu car
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar LARGE
5
2
4-5
M
R1 030/day
Chrysler Pacifica car
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar VAN
5
5
4-5
M
R1 596/day
Nissan Pathfinder car
Nissan Pathfinder
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
M
R1 415/day
Ford E-Series Van car
Ford E-Series Van
or similar VAN
5
2
4-5
M
R1 861/day
Jeep Compass car
Jeep Compass
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
M
R905/day
Chevrolet Bolt EUV car
Chevrolet Bolt EUV
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
R937/day
Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
M
R959/day
Class Special Sedan car
Class Special Sedan
or similar MEDIUM
5
5
2/4
M
R968/day
Chevrolet Equinox car
Chevrolet Equinox
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
R1 187/day
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Reviews for Thrifty in Tampa

Pros

" and clean"(in 2376 reviews)
"The "(in 959 reviews)
", easy pick up."(in 959 reviews)

Cons

"Thrifty's was terrible."(in 203 reviews)
" inside."(in 69 reviews)
" is horrible."(in 203 reviews)
Overall rating6.6 OkayBased on 120 reviews
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.1
Overall
6.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.5
Value for money
6.5

Recent reviews

Traveller rating
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8.0
Electronic checkin allowed us to avoid the desk with the long line and get to our selected car directly from baggage claim. Team members walked the car with us taking photos before we left then emailed them to us. It kept everything very transparent.Reviewed Jul 18 2024
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2.0
TERRIBLE CLEANLINESS AND STATE OF VEHICLEReviewed May 20 2024
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4.0
I like that the rental company is located at the airport. I did not like customer/employee engagement about whether the car i chose was electric or not. The conversation became more tense than it needed to be.Reviewed Apr 25 2024
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2.0
Horrible. The car broke down, and they don't offer delivery for replacement vehicles, so I had to get a ride all the way back to the airport to get a replacement vehicle, and they didn't even offer a refund/discount of any kind... Absolutely horrible customer serviceReviewed Mar 25 2024
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4.0
First the pickup and drop off place was a Hertz rental location and not a Thrifty location. Second this is a location less geared to travelers and more geared to local customers and it is understaffed. Third it is not anywhere near the airport and we could not change the location to the airport which would have Ben more convenient. Finally, we were not offered the opportunity to purchase the fuel program, so had to stop to buy extra gas unnecessarily. All of the above made this rental car experience poor.Reviewed Mar 15 2023
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3.9
Waited over 30 minutes to get car. Went to get car and they did not have a mid size SUV that I paid for. Had to get compact car.Reviewed Jul 6 2021
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6.0
Pros:The car was niceCons:Nickel and dime everything. The pick up line was more then 50 min long with two kids after a long flight and we had prepaid. I get it’s busy, but it was awful.Reviewed May 27 2021
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2.0
Cons:The Tampa Thrifty rental car line wrapped the entire rental concourse and was 2 hour + wait. They overbook and under staff. We quickly cancelled our reservation with Thrifty and booked quickly with enterprise. Won't go through Thrifty again.Reviewed May 27 2021
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4.0
Cons:The wait to retrieve the car was unacceptably long. The car smelled of cigarette smoke. there were hidden costs.Reviewed May 21 2021
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6.0
Pros:The drop off was easy and the car was exactly as advertised.Cons:I had to wait in line for over an hour to pick up my rental because dollar, thrifty, and hertz were all using only 1 counter with 2 employees to arrange the pickup.Reviewed May 19 2021
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2.0
Cons:The line was 3 hours long so we chose another car rental company (which took 5 minutes) and cancelled this reservation. The person at our counter said that the line is like that every day.Reviewed May 13 2021
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4.0
Cons:Rental counter was very under staffed. Had to wait about a 1/2 hour to see a representative in the airport and then over an hour in the parking garage with a lot of people in an unorganized line to get the carReviewed May 11 2021
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Where can I find Thrifty hire cars in Tampa?

Address

5405 Airport Service Road

Hours

Monday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Tuesday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
Saturday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Sunday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59

Phone

+1 813 396 3640

Address

9017 East Adamo Drive

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

Phone

+1 813 630 4092

Address

6037 North Dale Mabry Highway

Hours

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

Phone

+1 813 871 1791

Address

700 S Florida Ave

Address

1102 East Fowler Avenue

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

Phone

+1 813 910 1132

Good to know

Most popular location

5405 Airport Service Road

Most popular car type

Mini

Top tips for hiring a car from Thrifty in Tampa

  • One of the best things about making the choice to book Thrifty car rentals in Tampa is that travelers have such a wide selection of vehicles to choose from. For those travelers making the trip to Tampa looking to save a little bit of money, one of the economy or compact models that Thrifty offers makes a good choice. For families taking a vacation in the Tampa area, a good choice for a rental might be a minivan or an SUV, especially because this gives them a great way to get to so many of the outdoor locations you will find in the Tampa area that are great for families.
  • Perhaps one of the nicest things about driving in the Tampa area after you book Thrifty car rentals in Tampa is that getting around this very popular spot on the western coast of Florida is quite easy because of the large number of interstate freeways and highways that exist in this area. The combination of Interstate 275 and 75 makes a loop around the city of Tampa, plus they offer easy access to the adjoining city of Saint Petersburg just across Tampa Bay.
  • Travelers often choose to book Thrifty car rental in Tampa because this car rental agency offers so many perks and add-ons for their customers. As an example, Thrifty is a car company where you can choose to rent luxury models such as those built by BMW. When you sign up for the Thrifty Blue Chip Rewards program, you save money on every one of your rentals.
  • A prime reason to book Thrifty car rental in Tampa is that having a great rental car allows you to get to some of the destinations you want to see in this area. Some of the most popular destinations that having a great rental car will get you to include Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, the Florida Aquarium, Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park, Adventure Island, and if the kids are along for the ride to the Glazer Children's Museum.
  • Book your car hire from Thrifty in Tampa at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Mini car hire from Thrifty in Tampa are around -30% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about hiring a car from Thrifty in Tampa

  • What is the best place to pick up my car after I book Thrifty car rentals in Tampa?

    By far, one of the most convenient places to pick up your car rental is at the Tampa International Airport (TPA). The reason that this is such a great place to pick up a rental car is that Thrifty has a location right on-site at the airport. To get to the Thrifty customer service counter all you need to do is take the SkyConnect train that will take you from the main terminal to the Thrifty location.

  • Where are some of the best places to park my car after I book Thrifty car rentals in Tampa?

    A really wonderful feature about driving in this southern Florida city is that there are so many different places that you can park on the street at absolutely no cost. As you get into the center of Tampa, you will start to find that parking has a fee, with most of these parking spaces operating with parking meters. In general, the rate to park is around $1.50 to $2.50 per hour, and most parking meters operate from early in the morning till around midnight, seven days per week.  If you plan on parking for a longer amount of time in the downtown area, it is best to choose one of the many parking lots you will find in this area that generally let you park for a longer amount of time.

  • Are there going to be any times where does especially difficult to drive in Tampa?

    Like a lot of large cities, most people that book Thrifty car rentals in Tampa will find congested driving conditions during morning and evening hours when people here are making their way to and from work. Drivers should also remember that when they're heading to large theme parks and attractions in the area, as well as some of the more popular beaches and harborfront areas you will often find difficult driving conditions, especially on weekends and during holiday periods.

  • What is the most popular car hire from Thrifty in Tampa?

    Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type from Thrifty in Tampa.

  • How many car hire locations does Thrifty have in Tampa?

    Thrifty has 5 hire locations in Tampa. 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: Tampa airport (TPA)?

    Yes

  • Does Thrifty offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Tampa airport (TPA)?

    Yes