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Thrifty customer reviews

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2,0 Poor
What a scam. The rental cost I locked online more than doubled after they added their fees and CA taxes - the counter agent also lied and said liability was required in CA but it’s not if you have your own. She also said it was cheaper to have them refuel. Not even close. I am waiting for a resolution but wouldn’t rent from them again.
M
2,0 Poor
I was told I'd have a large van and was given a mini-van. The cost I agreed to was in the $900 range. I called ahead to be sure they had the van and also that they confirmed the price. When I arrived to pick it up, after waiting nearly 2 hours in line, I was charged upwards of $1600. I would never have agreed to this and found another option, however, my family was all arriving that day for a very important event and all of it depended upon having a van - and the van we received was not large enough and did not match the van that I reserved online.
K
10,0 Wonderful
Ms.Jada i believe was her name was so nice. Even with the phone being busy ringing she was so patient and respectful.
A
2,0 Poor
they didnt honor my kayak reservation and rentalcover.com still charged me $18 for insurance.
S
8,0 Very Good
Of course I think it was too expensive. The previous inconsiderate renter had smoked a cigar. Thrifty did a good job of scrubbing it, but it could be smelled when sitting in sun and cab was hot. All employees were nice and helpful. I wouldn't hesitate renting from Thrifty again.
A
2,0 Poor
My deposit is Not coming
A
2,0 Poor
They were out of cars and did not apologize or offer any solutions. Will never work with this company again.
A
6,0 Okay
Did not like anything
A
2,0 Poor
I rent a car for 96 usd and pat at the end 318 usd This is unacceptable.
A
10,0 Wonderful
Car was ready and as expected. As is sometimes the case picking up the rental car took some time waiting at the counter.

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Thrifty car hire prices in South Africa

These are the best prices for 16-23 Apr.
Class Compact Crossover car
Class Compact Crossover
or similar Small
4
2
2/4
R301/day
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BMW 3 Series car
BMW 3 Series
or similar Large
5
2
4-5
R771/day
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Suzuki Jimny car
Suzuki Jimny
or similar 4x4
2
2
4-5
R633/day
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Toyota Rumion car
Toyota Rumion
or similar Van
5
3
4-5
R502/day
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Volkswagen Multivan car
Volkswagen Multivan
or similar Van
5
5
4-5
R840/day
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Toyota Hilux car
Toyota Hilux
or similar Pickup truck
5
2
2/4
R838/day
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Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
R447/day
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Toyota RAV4 car
Toyota RAV4
or similar 4x4
5
3
4-5
R637/day
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Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Where can I find Thrifty car hire?

Address

1 Jones Road

Hours

Monday06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday06:00 - 22:00
Wednesday06:00 - 22:00
Thursday06:00 - 22:00
Friday06:00 - 22:00
Saturday06:00 - 22:00
Sunday06:00 - 22:00

Phone

+27 11 390 9700

Address

Cnr Rivonia & West

Hours

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 13:00
Sunday08:00 - 13:00

Phone

+27 11 783 8943

Address

33 Shearwater Road

Hours

Monday08:00 - 13:00
Tuesday08:00 - 13:00
Wednesday08:00 - 13:00
Thursday08:00 - 13:00
Friday08:00 - 13:00

Phone

+27 11 288 2700
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Good to know

Most popular city

Most popular car type

Average price

Good deal

Lihue
Medium
R62/day
R54/day

Top tips for hiring a car from Thrifty

  • 25% of our users found car hire from Thrifty for R56 or less
  • Book your car hire from Thrifty at least 8 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Small car hire from Thrifty is around 47% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about hiring a car from Thrifty

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

    On average a car hire from Thrifty costs R1 129 per day.

  • What is the most popular car hire from Thrifty?

    Compact (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type from Thrifty.

  • How many car hire locations does Thrifty have?

    Thrifty has 3 198 car hire locations worldwide. Take a look at our Thrifty car hire location map to find the best car near you.

  • Which countries does Thrifty have car hire 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 hire a car from Thrifty for a week?

    On average a car hire from Thrifty costs R7 901 per week (R1 129 per day).

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

    On average a car hire from Thrifty costs R33 863 per month (R1 129 per day).

Everything you need to know for your Thrifty car hire