Headquarters
Tulsa
About
Thrifty Rent-A-Car System, Inc. is a leading global vehicle rental company offering affordable car rental services for leisure and business travelers. The company provides a wide selection of vehicles including economy cars, SUVs, minivans, and luxury vehicles through its extensive network of corporate and franchise locations worldwide. Thrifty focuses on delivering value-priced rentals with quality service, featuring convenient online booking, loyalty programs, and various rental options. The website serves as a comprehensive platform for researching vehicle options, comparing rates, making reservations, and managing rental accounts. Thrifty partners with major airlines, hotels, and travel organizations to provide integrated travel solutions.
Program Details
Rakuten affiliate program offering commissions for driving car rental bookings through referral links
Company History
Founded in 1958 as Thrifty Rent-A-Car by J. Cecil Riley in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Expanded rapidly through franchising in the 1960s-1970s. Acquired by Chrysler Corporation in 1989, then by Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group in 1997. Became part of Hertz Global Holdings in 2012 through a $2.3 billion acquisition. Notable milestones include international expansion beginning in the 1980s and the development of the Blue Chip Rewards loyalty program.
Domains
Available Countries
Australia, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, United States of America