How do I contact Thrifty Car Rental?

(800) 334-1705Thrifty Car Rental / Customer service

Is Sixt same as Thrifty?

NRMA previously operated as a Thrifty franchise, but each location will change its flag to Sixt. The German company previously franchised to smaller providers in Australia but now has dissolved each of those relationships for an exclusive deal with NRMA, which also provides tourism services to customers.

Did Sixt buy Thrifty?

Update 7th December 2021: Much of the original Thrifty Australia operational structure has been rebranded as SIXT Australia. NRMA’s master license for Thrifty expired earlier this year and they have now changed over to be SIXT Australia.

Who owns Thrifty Car Rental?

HertzThrifty Car Rental / Parent organization

Do thrifty cars have trackers?

Thrifty will reset the infotainment system back to its original factory settings at the end of the hire before the vehicle’s next rental. Certain vehicles may be equipped with a vehicle tracking system. Please note the devices may routinely be used for a point in time mileage readings only.

Who owns Thrifty in Australia?

the NRMA Motoring & Services Group
100% owned by the NRMA Motoring & Services Group, Thrifty customers can take comfort in knowing they are dealing with one of Australia’s most trusted and reliable brands.

What happened to Thrifty Australia?

Former Thrifty Car Rental Australia operational structure now rebranded as SIXT Australia.

Is Thrifty the same as budget?

Thrifty allows early returns, but fees may apply. You will only be charged for the days that you had the vehicle. Going one better, Budget allows early returns completely free of charge and without prior notification. You will only be charged for the time that you had the vehicle.

Is Thrifty owned by Budget?

Avis owns Budget, Payless, and Zipcar. Hertz owns Dollar and Thrifty. Together, these three companies account for 95 percent of the domestic car rental industry, according to Neil Abrams, president of the Abrams Consulting Group, a leading car rental consulting firm.