Search
Reviews
Deals near me
Locations
When to book
Tips
FAQs

Book Thrifty car hire

Driver's age: 25-65
Here is why travellers choose KAYAK

Free to useThere are no hidden charges or fees

Filter your dealsFilter by car type, brand and more. Instantly customise your results.

Book with flexibilityUse our "free cancellation" filter for maximum flexibility at no extra cost.

Thrifty customer reviews

5,9
Fair7 691 verified ratings
Traveller rating:
Sort by:
A
2,0 Poor
They cancelled my reservation without any reason or explanation!
A
6,0 Okay
Insurance policy must be explicitly disclaimed in all documents related to the service
D
10,0 Wonderful
Terrible customer service on pick up time , really rude attendant , after I decline insurance coverage she changed her tone . She told me gas was 6.50 within a 5 mile radius from airport to get the gas plan , I didn’t I put gas for 4.19 , she was deceiving .
A
2,0 Poor
Because I purchase the rental through Kayak and not them they charged me a deposit that I did not have so I was not able to even get the rental.
A
10,0 Wonderful
Nice clean car ready and waiting , friendly staff, very helpful
K
2,0 Poor
Ten customers in line to rent the car only one person behind the desk with a very poor attitude. Took a very long time. No one in parking lot to help u find the car. Once we found it we couldn’t get the trunk open finally after we were there for awhile someone came and helped us. Returning the car was a total nightmare. A bunch of cars were stacked up like there was no one working to move them. We pulled in line and a car to the side of us was damaged so I left a space in front of me because I didn’t want to scratch our car. The attendant hollered at us three time at the top of his voice with a very demeaning attitude to pull the car up and we ditto it and he was very angry with us. Overall u r in the people business and your people failed u. Very low class and poor tone and didn’t want to be there.
G
8,0 Very Good
We re read an electric car knowingly. The range was shorter than we expected and if you are not a European paying for charging is complex. An instruction Sheryl would be helpful The car itself was great and the Hertz Thrifty staff were outstanding
N
10,0 Wonderful
We picked up the vehicle within 15 -20 minutes after arriving at the sales desk. The counter person was polite and straight forward. We did not purchase additional upgrade, pre-paid gas or insurance. The only draw-back was the full size vehicle we wanted only available in one model and the three available were all black color with black interior. We were in Maui and wishing to have a lighter color car to drive in because of the heat. This was the only issue. So we were very satisfied.
A
2,0 Poor
First, understaffing in order to sell an add-on “upgrade” for quicker pickup is unacceptable. Then the clerk could not assign me a car because of multiple systems (dollar, thrifty, hertz). Then, even after we clearly discussed my lack of interest in ALL of the unnecessary add-ons he added them back in the third time he tried to assign a car. Then even though he pushed all the buttons on my phone, he claimed it was me who made the choices. He gave me attitude when i found the extra $1450 due at pick up unacceptable!!! Do they get bonuses on that? , he then told me the wrong floor to pick up the car sending me across traffic to get to the area. And finally, he sent me to a space that had no car. I dragged three bags full of tools this way! UNACCEPTABLE. the only save was that the guy at the actual hertz desk helped me out so i did not have to drag it all back access traffic. But since it is the same company, i am unlikely to use again and will share. I am disgusted!
M
10,0 Wonderful
easy, online check-in, easy no hassle return

How other car hire agencies scored

Thrifty car hire prices in South Africa

These are the best prices for 3-10 Jun.
Volkswagen Polo car
Volkswagen Polo
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
R589/day
View Deal
Toyota Corolla Cross car
Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Small
4
2
2/4
R627/day
View Deal
Toyota Corolla Cross car
Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Medium
5
3
2/4
R649/day
View Deal
BMW 3 Series car
BMW 3 Series
or similar Large
5
2
4-5
R824/day
View Deal
Suzuki Jimny car
Suzuki Jimny
or similar 4x4
2
2
4-5
R573/day
View Deal
Toyota Rumion car
Toyota Rumion
or similar Van
5
3
4-5
R490/day
View Deal
Toyota Hilux car
Toyota Hilux
or similar 4x4
5
2
4-5
R820/day
View Deal
Volkswagen Multivan car
Volkswagen Multivan
or similar Van
5
5
4-5
R820/day
View Deal
Toyota Hilux car
Toyota Hilux
or similar Pickup truck
5
2
2/4
R776/day
View Deal
Toyota RAV4 car
Toyota RAV4
or similar 4x4
5
3
4-5
R548/day
View Deal
Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
R569/day
View Deal

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

17 Patrick Road, Jet Park

Hours

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00

Phone

+27 11 397 9288

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
View deals

Good to know

Most popular city

Most popular car type

Average price

Good deal

Lihue
Medium
R64/day
R55/day

Top tips for hiring a car from Thrifty

  • 25% of our users found car hire from Thrifty for R57 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 50% 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 030 per day.

  • What is the most popular car hire from Thrifty?

    Mini (Ford Ka or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type from Thrifty.

  • How many car hire locations does Thrifty have?

    Thrifty has 3 525 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, Qatar, 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 209 per week (R1 030 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 R30 895 per month (R1 030 per day).

Everything you need to know for your Thrifty car hire