Thrifty Car Rental - Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Category: Car rental agency in Los Angeles, California

Address: 9000 Airport Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA

Phone: +13102583000

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Devina Beach

Aug 26, 2022

First of all you might wanna call and be sure they accept your credit card because we got there and they denied my Visa credit card by showing me a note written on an envelope saying “debit cards we don’t accept” followed by a list of companies they don’t accept. I tried to use a chime credit builder but was forced to use my debit card, and they charged me a $500 holding deposit. Then because of that confusion they didn’t want to give me the midsized suv that I originally reserved. Rented the car for 5 days and returned the car cleaner than received it and was charged $30 for damage. When I try to call customer service, you are unable to speak to anyone. I submitted an email claim and I hope I can get that $30 damage charge refunded. I don’t recommend renting from this company unless you have the time and money to be inconvenienced.

Operations Manager

Jul 14, 2022

Thrifty car rental experience…. Landed at the airport with two large check-in‘s three carry-on a kids strollers and a car seats. Have to rent a push car to get to the thrifty bus. Louie the trainee bus driver goes the extra mile and helps my family with our bags !!! We didn’t even have to ask he just noticed we are in need and did an excellent 5 star job. However when we arrived at thrifty the line was soooooooooooooooooooooooo ooo ooo ooo long ggg that it sour the experience. They need more check-in assistance or even just computerized check in with keys dropping out like a vending machine. The staff are nice but they are definitely over taxed with not enough help. Jorge gave great advice about insurance pushing to make a sale like he gets a commission. He doesn’t have name badge so that’s what he said his name is??? … If you or a consumer or the owner and like this review you could say thank by following me on Google reviews and liking this post…. ……. Have The best day ever.

Alex Marvin

Jun 3, 2022

Never again! The reservation line wound around inside and even continued outside to the end of the block -- everyone had to wait at least two hours to pickup their reservation! The staff were mostly friendly and understanding of everyone's frustrations just trying to get their rental car to start Memorial Day Weekend, but the Dollar Rental Car company policies and staffing decisions are horrible! Most counters weren't staffed on one of their busiest weekends of the year, and they require their staff to talk at length with every customer to upcharge gas and insurance. I just want the keys! I felt bad for the employees, as the terrible situation that their employer put them in made some customers yell. This cheap rental is not worth saving a few bucks a day. Spring for a better-run car rental company. The car even had scratches and dings on it. Be sure to take pictures before driving off the lot!

Juan's Hobbies

Apr 20, 2022

The counter experience was pleasant. The bill was not. Was quoted 269 for a economy sedan reservation. I asked for a slighlty bigger car but still a 4 cylinder. After fees and taxes the total was almost 800 dollars. In all honesty i needed the car but its just robbery. For a couple hundred more i could have given a down payment on this beat up car. Ive rented countless vehicles in the past and have never been so discouraged. It didnt get any better going to other vendors. If i could give thrifty a zero i would. Don't ever rent a car in CommieFornia. Just to give perspective this was a 3 day rental. Ive rented cars in Chicago for 5 days for less than 300 dollars with a free upgrade to a luxury sedan. This vehicle was in terrible condition. Never ever again. Yes i filled out the damage waiver because they will try and blame the damage on me .

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Questions & Answers

Do they give you a ride back to the airport? After returning the rental?

Sayuri Belmont | Aug 27, 2020
ALJ Group | Aug 27, 2020

There is a shuttle that will take you to the airport

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Do u need a driver license to rent a car

Jose corola | Aug 27, 2021
Swan Brawnson | Aug 27, 2021

Yes

Do they offer Camaro SS or Mustang GT‘s and if so, in which category?

-- | Aug 27, 2020
-- | Aug 27, 2020

Thanks guys! The only similar category I can book online are the standard convertibles, so I guess that the SS and GT belong to that category right?

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Do not rent the car from Dollar LAX, they charged us deposit plus empty tank, when we returned the car they charged for empty tank again without telling and didn't return the deposit.

Alex Jarema | Aug 28, 2019
B Marshall | Aug 28, 2019

I was charged a $200.00 deposit that was not mentioned at the time I picked the vehicle up nor when I booked car. The deposit was returned after I returned the vehicle. If a deposit is a requirement it should be explaned before you sign the rental contract. Also there could be a sign at the counter stating their deposit policy and amount.

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I need to call this location directly.. Is there a direct #? I am getting rerouted to Call center on every attempt.

sahaj patel | Aug 28, 2019
Maurizio Danese | Aug 28, 2019

No. Its not possible.

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I talked to customer service and asked if I could turn my car in early. Customer service said yes. I turned in early and got charged a fee.

monique wright | Aug 28, 2018
Emily Tardiff | Aug 28, 2018

Yes u are charged a fee. U are no longer allowed to have it prorated like before. Unfortunate u didn't have any to complain about with the car leaking anti freeze - doors come agarred when driving on highway? I did and had to change cars in Burbank then when I arrived back in colorado they gave me credit for inconvenience? Hope this helps

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I plan to drop off my friend at the Terminal with our luggage and then return the car.How long will it take for your shuttle to get me back to the Southwest Terminal?

Roger Hamby | Aug 28, 2018
Lisa Rush | Aug 28, 2018

About 20-30 mins. Ok to drop your friend with the bags to check them in and meet him later, then you both don't have to drag your bags on the bus.

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I rented a car at 4 p.m, is it okay to pick it up at 9 a.m?

김한나 | Jun 28, 2022
Day World | Jun 28, 2022

No the earliest you can pick it up it's like an hour or two hours ahead of time but I doubt that too you should call them it's 24 hours

Hi what code do i use if calling from the uk?

nicky Brody | May 29, 2022
Dave p | May 29, 2022

US country code is 1

Can u use my friends debit card. I have license but not a debit card. And my friend sont have a driver license

Tabitha Williams | Dec 30, 2021
Anne M | Jan 29, 2022

Also. an FYI you'll have to choose insurance coverage through Dollar (required) they dont allow you to use your personal/or any other auto insurance coverage when using a Debit Card.

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Please do not hire them. They cheated us and never gave answers. They charge double what you had hired. The problem is that they know that you have to take a plane and you can't stay to claim.

Daniela Albizua | Aug 27, 2020
Monte H | Aug 27, 2020

You should take any problems you have had, up with Dollar Car Rental's Corporate office.

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When we get back home, we received the invoices for the bridges and highways. 7-8 doll for the bridge + 15doll fees for each multiplied by the times we had crossed the bridge in San Francisco . so be careful...

Ludivine Jobit | Aug 27, 2020
Ludivine Jobit | Aug 27, 2020

They have to inform that they will charged 15dollars each time you cross bridges and highways.

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How do I locate the shuttle bus from LAX to their rental office

DREAM PROPAGANDA | Aug 28, 2019
Sheraz Hussain | Aug 28, 2019

Look for purple signs that says rental cars pickup and the company's name are listed as well like hertz, avis and dollar

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What's the price u pay if you were smoking in one of the rental cars?

Gordon Wade | Aug 28, 2019
Nicolas Coin | Aug 28, 2019

250 dollars i think

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My mom is in a wheelchair. Do the shuttle vans that take you to LAX have wheelchair access?

Sheila Eckhardt-Burns | Aug 28, 2019
Johannes Mittermeier | Aug 28, 2019

For sure..

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How long does it take to stay in the garage when picking up the car?

Vivian Qi | Aug 28, 2019
Eric Xu | Aug 28, 2019

no one cares

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How did I get from the airport to the dollar office? Thank you!

CHARLES VALIÑO CARNEIRO | Aug 28, 2019
Tracey Larkin | Aug 28, 2019

Follow the signs for the car rental buses.

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Dear all, I would come from the LAX airport and I saw I will have to take a bus to reach the agency (9150, Aviation Boulevard, Inglewood, Los Angeles, USA, 90301). Could you give me the bus number or the line and the name of the station please ?

lemarchand stéphanie | Aug 28, 2019
Chris Deege | Aug 28, 2019

There is an agency bus (avis, budget, enterprise, ect) that comes around every 15 to 20 minutes. Go to the purple bus car pickup area outside.

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Will the original plan SFO rent a car, LAX will return the car, but because of the change in the itinerary, can you change the SFO to return the car?

賈蘇龍 | Aug 28, 2019
Ja Rod | Aug 28, 2019

Apparently when renting from an airport location you must have a return itinerary to the same location of pick-up of rental. Their guide lines and protocol specifies such details. To my knowledge one can't change it.

Is there any shuttle fron Downtown LA to your pick up location?

Juan Perconti | Aug 28, 2019
Patrice Blanchard | Aug 28, 2019

Free dollar shuttle from the airport to the premises. From downtown, you need to take the regular bus.

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Does the shuttle from LAX to Dollar Rental Car operate 24/7?

Dae Y. Lee | Aug 28, 2019
Amol Fish | Aug 28, 2019

Yes.

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Hi! My husband is 91 years old and does not have full use of his arms. It will be really difficult for him to board the shuttle between the airport and the rental location. Advice?

Kathleen McIntosh | Aug 28, 2019
Gabriel Correa | Aug 28, 2019

if he travels alone, the situation seems very hard. however, the shuttle driver can help him get on with the baggage. The problem will be held when he brakes or gasses, it is not necessary to keep himself in force. Otherwise an uber or taxi.

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Hello, Once the vehicle is dropped off at Dollar, does the rental company offer a shuttle to drop off its customers at Los Angeles airport? Because the agency is about 3 km away, otherwise is there a bus or other?

Jean Pierre cruchon | Aug 28, 2019
JADE ALENCON | Aug 28, 2019

Yes there is a shuttle to take in both directions. All you have to do is get to the place of the shuttles and there are some every 15 minutes

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Is the shuttle to and from the airport running 24hrs a day as well?

Rebecca Colin | Aug 28, 2019
JADE ALENCON | Aug 28, 2019

Yes the shuttle works very well, we appreciated this service

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I forgot my home key inside your car I can going today take my key ?

Frederic Michel | Aug 28, 2019
JADE ALENCON | Aug 28, 2019

I think you can go where you have give the car.they look every where when they kleen th car

Do they provide booster seat for babies?

Nhan Do | Aug 28, 2018
Augustine George | Aug 28, 2018

Yes, they do provide.

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Good day. On April 25 of this year, I rented a Toyota Camry until May 10, the manager bid for the entire period of $ 779.73, while my credit card was charged $ 886.83. And on June 09 another $ 82.58 was withdrawn from the card. Why was $ 189.68 withdrawn

Leonid Tretyak | Aug 28, 2018
Igor Sy | Aug 28, 2019

Better ask owner about this incident

Left my cell phone in the rental car. Does anyone have a direct phone numberber for the front desk?

Vincent Guarna | Aug 28, 2018
Jeffrey Hardin | Aug 28, 2018

Just call the national number and they will connect you with the local lost and found

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I will rent a SUV in august with dollar, what models are available?? Thanks

A A | Aug 28, 2018
Elena Eroles Caram | Aug 28, 2018

Look in the web of Rentalscar

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Can we bring our car back earlier than expected (is it always open?) And how often is the shuttle between the agency and LAX airport? How long is the shuttle journey (to Terminal 6 for example)? Thank you

Stéph J | Aug 28, 2018
Val | Aug 28, 2018

Yes we can bring it back earlier I don't know the times. There are shuttles very often and the journey time can range from 10-15 minutes to terminal 7

I rented a Ford Mustang Cabriolet for a 15 days road trip and I would like to know if it is possible to block this model to be sure to have a mustang? Thank you

Laurent Lecleir | Aug 28, 2018
Laurent Lecleir | Aug 28, 2018

Do you have the email address of this Dollar agency?

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What's their hours?

Chris Duangchai | Aug 28, 2018
Frank Kaffenberger | Aug 28, 2018

Always open

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I rent the Dollar car from SFO, and I chose return the car at LAX. Can I return the car at your location? and the shuttle from you to LAX is free or not?

陈波 | Aug 28, 2018
TL C | Aug 28, 2018

I rent a car in dollar two times. In my experience, first time I rent the car in Las Vegas. In the end, I return the car in Los Angeles. Second time, rent in Los Angeles and return in Los Angeles. The shuttle is totally free of charge in this two times.

Are yu open now?

Karla Goopio | Aug 28, 2018
Frank Kaffenberger | Aug 28, 2018

Everyday all the time

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I must be in terminal 4 of LAX at 3a.m. Is there shuttle during the night?

Rodrigo Aguiar Cosentino | Aug 28, 2018
Simeaocamilo | Aug 28, 2018

Open 24 h

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I have rented a car from Dollar (Los Angeles) and would like to drive to Mexico. Are there any restrictions or additional fees?

Steve Baillie | Aug 28, 2018
Gbengoose Wuru | Aug 28, 2018

Make sure your rental says unlimited mileage.

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How about prices

Sandra Esquivias | Aug 28, 2018
Jose Salcedo | Aug 28, 2018

I do not recommend them, they tell you a price and then when you go to get up they go out with another one, of not renting again, the good thing that there are many options. No Gooood !!!!

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Do you rent for insurers of Allstate. I need to rent a car for 3 weeks

Jephrey Biggers | Aug 28, 2018
Jephrey Biggers | Aug 28, 2018

No I'm having Allstate pay for the car through my insurance

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How do I get from the car rental return to Amtrak union station lax?

Stephanie Oliver | Aug 28, 2018
Syd Brown | Aug 28, 2018

I'd suggest you get the shuttle back to the airport. There is a bus that goes from there directly to Union station. Costs around $9-10.

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