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Thrifty Car Rental

Thrifty Car Rental is widely available across major Australian cities, towns, and airports. The company was first established in 1958 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. The enormous fleet size includes cars of all shapes and sizes — you can hire anything from a small compact car to a large SUV or van. Wherever you’re heading in Australia, you’ll have no trouble finding pick-up depots when searching for “Thrifty car rentals near me.” They’re widely available across the major cities and their suburbs, from most airports across Australia, and even a wide variety of rural towns. Webjet can help you compare deals on Thrifty rental cars and book the best price.

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Why Book Thrifty Car Hire with Webjet?

Webjet makes the rental car booking process as seamless as possible. You can quickly compare a variety of rental options from both Thrifty and other brands, helping you save both time and money in the process. In addition to booking your Thrifty rental car, Webjet can help you save on other aspects of your trip too. Use Webjet to find the best airfare deals and hotel rooms all across the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have to clean Thrifty rental car before returning?

Take a look around the car before dropping it off to make sure you didn’t leave behind any of your belongings or any rubbish. It’s also a good idea to clean up anything you might have spilled in the car and dirt or sand you may have tracked in on your shoes. If you return the car in a dirty state and the company needs to spend more time than normal cleaning it, you may be charged an additional cleaning fee.

Does Thrifty car rental include insurance?

When booking your Thrifty rental car with Webjet, you’ll have the option to add Protection Plus to your booking. For a small daily charge, this will protect you in case of a car accident, any damage to the interior or exterior of the car, and key replacement.

How much is Thrifty car rental deposit?

Thrifty asks for a security deposit that you’ll need to cover when you pick up the car. It’s typically $500 AUD, which you’ll get back after you return the car in good condition. The bond amount may increase to $1,000 AUD for luxury vehicles.

Can I cancel my Thrifty car rental?

Webjet allows free cancellation on most Thrifty rental car bookings up to 72 hours in advance. If you need to cancel in the three days before you were scheduled to pick up the car, you won’t be refunded for your deposit. However, you may not need to pay the remaining rental balance as long as you didn’t pay upfront.

Can I extend my Thrifty car rental?

You may be able to extend your booking as long as you aren’t travelling during a particularly busy time and the car isn’t needed for another customer. Get in touch with Webjet’s 24/7 customer service team to inquire about changing your booking. If you keep the car longer than scheduled and it isn’t approved by Thrifty, you’ll be charged an hourly late fee.

Do you need a credit card for Thrifty car rental?

Thrifty accepts credit card payments on rental cars, but having a credit card isn’t essential for most bookings. If using a credit card to pay, the name on the card needs to match the primary driver on the booking, and you must show a driver’s licence with the same name.

Does Thrifty car rental accept debit cards?

Yes, Thrifty accepts Mastercard and Visa debit cards for car rentals. Note that debit cards may not be accepted for certain luxury or prestige vehicles.

Does Thrifty car rental have unlimited mileage?

This depends on which part of the country you’ll be visiting — there are certain places that allow unlimited kilometres on rentals. However, some of the more rural destinations typically come with a maximum number of kilometres you can drive per day without incurring additional fees. For example, most options from Thrifty car rental Darwin and Thrifty car rental Darwin Airport come with a certain daily mileage that drivers should try to stick to.

How much is Thrifty car rental insurance?

You’ll have the option to purchase Protection Plus when you book your car with Webjet. This insurance costs about $18 AUD per day and covers vehicle damages up to £10,000 (about $18,000 AUD).

Does Thrifty car rental charge for additional drivers?

Thrifty doesn’t charge extra for additional drivers as long as they meet certain criteria — they meet the minimum licence and age requirements and they are a member of your immediate family who permanently lives with you. Otherwise, you’ll need to pay an Additional Driver Fee of $5.50 AUD per person per day.