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Reviews for Thrifty in Calgary

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10.0

Upfront, honest, no hidden fees. Upgraded my vehicle when the one reserved wasn’t available.Reviewed 5 May 2023

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2.0

Reserved a car online, went to the office, the staff told me casually "we have zero car", they said that office only has 4-5 cars, while that day they received 22 reservation from third party. they can't do anything. this place is really not responsible, and delayed my commitment. Never trust them! they not afford to provide a car on time.Reviewed 11 Feb. 2023

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8.0

I rented the car for over 2 months. I was the lone driver. These people will not let even my wife drive it. They said if my wife wants to drive, I have to pay an additional $13-$14 plus..... I think this is not fair.Reviewed 6 Jan. 2023

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8.0

I chose this rental based on price…it was a long rental (45 days). The staff were good…the car was clean. No issues on the return…tho I haven’t yet seen the final charges on my credit card.Reviewed 20 Oct. 2022

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10.0

Everything went smoothly with easy pick up and drop off. The only issue we had was with the brakes after the 3rd day. They were making a thumping noise when we applied them going down steep inclines in the rockies and the steering wheel was vibrating. I was told by a mechanic that the issue was probably a warped rotor so he advised us to not ride the brakes going down a steep hill and to use them moderately.Reviewed 29 Aug. 2022

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8.0

Everything was wonderful, but car rental prices are bananas right now.Reviewed 18 Aug. 2022

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10.0

Agent at rental location was extremely helpful. Jeep was very clean and the perfect vehicle for our time in BanffReviewed 5 Aug. 2022

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8.0

Probably a sign of the times, but had to wait about 49 minutes as they had no vehicles ready when we arrived. Overall experience was good. Rental vehicle was clean but not pristine condition (vehicle well used). Operator was very kind to drive us to airport upon returning the vehicle, as a token of appreciation for the wait upon our arrival.Reviewed 19 Jun. 2022

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2.0

Nothing. Terrible customer service. Being open could help. Booked a $2300 dollar hire arrived the outlet is closed. Telling everyone about the extreme poor serviceReviewed 4 Jun. 2022

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10.0

Easy pick up/ drop off . A little trash in the car. Couple of dings in the windshield only became apparent when we hit the road.Reviewed 28 May 2022

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10.0

My Thrifty car rental went well. When I got there, they upgraded me from an economy car to a small SUV (and I was glad I took it as the larger vehicle suited my needs), but be aware they do upsell. The first upsell price was a little high and I asked if they could do better. They came down a bit. The overall experience was very good. They do take pictures of the vehicle when you rent to cover you for existing damage but make sure they get the whole vehicle including the inside and the roof. I didn't have any problems but protect yourself. I would recommend Thrifty and the location I rented from - 5th Ave and 1st St SE in downtown Calgary, AB. Friendly staff, efficient rental process and the vehicle was clean.Reviewed 7 May 2022

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6.0

It didn't look like the car had been cleaned, visible dirt in the trunk.Reviewed 26 Apr. 2022

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• What are the best pick-up locations for Thrifty car rentals in Calgary?

  Most travellers that arrive in Calgary on plane flights often choose to pick up their Thrifty car rental at the large location at the Calgary International Airport (YYC). If you are already in Calgary and then you decide you want to rent a car, there's no need to head back to the airport because Thrifty offers a couple of great locations right in the center of Calgary on 5th Ave. Southeast and Macleod Trail Southeast offer excellent convenience for travellers in downtown Calgary.

• What are some of the benefits of booking a Thrifty car rental in Calgary?

  Most car renters who utilize Thrifty car rental will tell you that one of the perks of using this company is its loyalty rewards program called Blue Chip Rewards. Not only does this program allow drivers to earn points for discounts on future rentals, but it includes great benefits like priority counter service or being able to skip the rental car counter altogether when picking up a vehicle plus, there are added benefits like quick reservations and the ability to add a driver for free.

• What are some of the best places to park my Thrifty car rental in Calgary?

  Parking your car when you are in suburban areas of Calgary is not going to be a problem because there will be ample free street parking available. As you make your way into the center of the city, parking options can become scarcer and most of these options will involve a fee for parking. One of the nice things about the city of Calgary is that it offers a number of parking lots and garages that all have a centralized location and allow drivers to park for several hours without having to worry about feeding a parking meter while they are in downtown Calgary. 

• Has the Thrifty rental car policy in Calgary changed because of Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

  As the situation changes with coronavirus (COVID-19) Thrifty will continually update its policies accordingly. Please contact Thrifty directly for the latest information. You can find up-to-date information on the coronavirus response of Thrifty here: Coronavirus (COVID-19) update from Thrifty

• How much does it cost to rent a car from Thrifty in Calgary?

  On average a rental car from Thrifty in Calgary costs C$ 116 per day.

• What is the most popular rental car from Thrifty in Calgary?

  Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Thrifty in Calgary.

• How many car rental locations does Thrifty have in Calgary?

  Thrifty has 4 rental locations in Calgary. Take a look at our Thrifty rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

• Does Thrifty have a car rental location at the airport: Calgary airport (YYC)?

  Yes

• Does Thrifty offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Calgary airport (YYC)?

  Yes