Who owns Thrifty Car Hire South Africa?

SAFY Group
Available at selected Branches. Dollar Thrifty Car Rental Dollar Thrifty International was acquired by Hertz Global in November 2012, collectively the group now operates around 10 720 locations worldwide. The SAFY Group acquired the South African and Namibian Franchise in May 2002.

Is Thrifty a good company?

In 2016, Thrifty earned a score of 764 while Dollar only scored 774—both below the industry average of 804—but in 2019, Thrifty scored 831, Dollar scored 826, and the industry average rose to 839. Travelers who rented with Dollar or Thrifty say they were talked into paying a daily fee for toll transponders.

How much is thrifty per km?

Extra kilometre travel (if your rental is limited, the limit cannot be extended, and each km will be charged at $0.25*). GPS $12.65* per day / $126.50* per 30-day rental – GPS are subject to availability and can not be guaranteed.

Is budget the same as thrifty?

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.

How much does it cost to hire a car in South Africa?

On average hiring a car in South Africa costs R2 115 per week (R302 per day).

Does Thrifty have hidden fees?

You will only pay for the days used, but there will be a $25 charge to partially compensate Thrifty for our inability to rent your vehicle during the remaining time reserved for your use. You can reduce the fee paid by calling the On-Rent Help Desk at 1-877-283-0898 to update the date and time of your return.

Is Thrifty and Dollar the same company?

Through corporately-owned and franchised stores, Thrifty now operates more than 4,000 locations in conjunction with parent company Hertz and sister company Dollar Car Rental. Thrifty is one of the most widely recognized brands in the travel industry that caters to cost-conscious business and leisure travelers.

How long will Thrifty hold my car?

As an example, Dollar and Thrifty said they will hold a reservation for late arrivals up to 6 hours (even with no notification), but not until the next day. An Enterprise rep told us they hold late arrival bookings the entire day until the close of business. Another said they hold bookings for 24 hours.

Are Thrifty cars tracked?

To allow us to pursue available remedies or limit the damages that we may sustain. Certain vehicles are equipped with a vehicle tracking system, this will only be used by Thrifty to retrieve a vehicle if we believe the customer has broken the rental agreement.

Is Hertz cheaper than budget?

Even when compared to National’s closest rival, Hertz, the higher prices were fairly pronounced. Dollar and Thrifty generally came in lower than Hertz, their parent company (of the two, Thrifty had the edge). Budget was cheaper than all three Hertz brands in all of our scenarios.

How much does it cost to rent a car at Thrifty?

Easy & Secure Car Hire Booking in 60 seconds! Free cancellation up to 24hrs before your collection. Rent a Motorhome or 4×4 Equipped Vehicle from as low as R950 per day (CPT & JHB only). T&C’s apply. We have branches nationwide in all major cities and popular locations. © 2021 Thrifty.

How do I Change my Reservation on thrifty?

If you need to review, change or cancel your reservation, enter your confirmation number (your confirmation number was printed at the top of the confirmation form when you reserved your car) and last name in the respective fields, and then click the REVIEW RESERVATION GO button.

What do you need to know about Thrifty Car Sales?

At Thrifty Car Sales, we’re as selective about the vehicles we offer as our customers are about the vehicles they buy. That’s why every Thrifty vehicle must pass an extensive systematic inspection, from the odometer to the engine block, our Thrifty inspection assures both our dealers and our customers of vehicle quality.

What are the terms of renting from Dollar Thrifty?

Dollar Thrifty reserves the right to rent to a customer or not. The Renter undertakes to pay the Company all charges incurred in respect of rental, plus any and all additional charges and miscellaneous services, which arise from this agreement.