Book Thrifty car rentals in Calgary

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Wed 7/6
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Noon
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Thrifty car rental prices in Calgary

IntermediateC$ 91/day
StandardC$ 101/day
Full-sizeC$ 103/day
MinivanC$ 170/day
Full-size SUVC$ 131/day
PremiumC$ 111/day
Intermediate SUVC$ 93/day
Compact SUVC$ 93/day
Supplier choiceC$ 126/day
Standard SUVC$ 127/day
Supplier choice sedanC$ 164/day
Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

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)

Reviews for Thrifty in Calgary

Overall Rating8.0 Very goodBased on 62 reviews
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Overall
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.9
Value for money
7.7

Recent reviews

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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
review fromkayak
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
review fromkayak
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
review fromkayak
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
review fromkayak
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
review fromcheapflights
8.0
Everything was wonderful, but car rental prices are bananas right now.Reviewed 18 Aug. 2022
review fromkayak
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
review fromkayak
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
review fromkayak
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
review fromkayak
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
review fromkayak
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
review fromkayak
6.0
It didn't look like the car had been cleaned, visible dirt in the trunk.Reviewed 26 Apr. 2022
review fromkayak

Where can I find Thrifty car rentals in Calgary?

4101 Macleod Trail Se, Thrifty car rentals

Address

4101 Macleod Trail Se

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00

Phone

+1 403 539 0206

Address

2000 Airport Road Ne

Hours

Monday07:00 - 22:00
Tuesday07:00 - 22:00
Wednesday07:00 - 22:00
Thursday07:00 - 22:00
Friday07:00 - 22:00
Saturday07:00 - 22:00
Sunday07:00 - 22:00

Phone

+1 403 221 1806

Address

927-6 Ave Sw

Hours

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday10:00 - 16:00

Phone

+1 403 262 4400

Address

114 5th Avenue Southeast

Hours

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00

Phone

+1 877 283 0898

Good to know

Most popular location

2000 Airport Road Ne

Most popular location

2000 Airport Road Ne

Most popular car type

Compact

Average price

C$ 116/day

Good deal

C$ 75/day

Top tips for renting a car from Thrifty in Calgary

  • One reason that so many travellers choose to book Thrifty car rentals in Calgary is because of the huge selection of different types of vehicles available for rent. This means that large groups can rent an SUV or minivan and get their entire group to destinations in style and comfort. It also means travellers looking to save money can rent an economy or a compact model that offers safe and reliable transportation at an affordable price.
  • Something to keep in mind when you book Thrifty car rentals in Calgary is that driving during the wintertime can be somewhat challenging because of snow and ice on the roads. What many travellers often don't realize is that car rental companies such as Thrifty cannot rent you tire chains. This means that a good alternative when renting a car here is to choose a four-wheel drive vehicle.
  • One thing that drivers learn to love after they book Thrifty car rentals in Calgary is how easy it is to drive in the city because of the large number of highways available. Highway 1 is one of the largest highways in Canada and it cuts right through the center of Calgary, from east to west Highway 2 offers easy north-to-south access through the city. When you combine these two major highways with Highway 201, which acts as a beltway around the outskirts of the city, drivers soon realize how easy it is to get to a variety of spots in Calgary without having to spend much time on surface streets.
  • One of the nice features of booking a car rental with Thrifty many travellers don't know about is that this company offers you the ability to do a one-way rental. This means that travellers can make their way to Calgary and then go on road trips throughout Alberta and return their car in cities like Edmonton or Red Deer. While there can be an additional fee for doing a one-way rental, this is more than made up for by the convenience of being able to drop your car at any location that is convenient for you.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars from Thrifty in Calgary for C$ 75 or less.
  • Book your rental car from Thrifty in Calgary at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Compact rental cars from Thrifty in Calgary are around 72% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about renting a car from Thrifty in Calgary