Thrifty Car Rental at Calgary International Airport

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PRICE
75 / 100
AVG. WAIT
20 mins.
QUALITY OF VEHICLE
83 / 100
DESK SERVICE
78 / 100
VEHICLE PICKUP
79 / 100
VEHICLE DROP-OFF
85 / 100
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Information about renting a vehicle from Thrifty at Calgary International Airport

Calgary Airport is found in the Alberta region of Canada, just 17km, or 11 miles from downtown Calgary. The airport is the fourth largest in the country, with almost 13 million passengers per annum, and is known by its official code of YYC. It is operated by the Calgary Airport Authority, but owned by Transport Canada, and has a large terminal for passenger facilities. The facilities of the airport include car hire companies, such as Thrifty Calgary Airport. The car rental services of Thrifty are well known for being competitively priced, and unique in many ways. Their vehicles are also of top quality.

The rental counters of Thrifty at Calgary Airport are within walking distance of the airport terminal, and their vehicles are parked on Level 2 of the parkade nearby. Passengers will therefore require no further form of transport in order to collect their hire car, however, White Hat volunteers drive Club Cars in certain areas of the terminal to facilitate passenger movement. The volunteers are recognised by their white and red uniforms, and are available to provide assistance to passengers. Vehicles from any of the Calgary Airport car hire companies, which also include Dollar, Hertz, Europcar, National, Avis, Budget and Auto Europa, are recommended to be hired in advance, as this airport location can be busy at times. There is no guarantee upon your arrival that the car you need for your holiday or business trip will be available. Online reservations are often cheaper as well.

Thrifty is a company with some unique services available to their clients. Corporate accounts are available for business customers, and with a corporate account customers can hire a vehicle for longer periods of time with Thrifty’s Multi-Month Rental Program. Cars can be arranged for up to eleven months, and during this period there is no need to return the vehicle. Rental payments will paid on a monthly basis via the customer’s credit card or Thrifty billing account. Longer reservations can easily be made by a special 800#. Anyone who is fond of hiring their vehicle from Thrifty may benefit from becoming a Blue Chip member. In general, members enjoy shorter lines at the rental counter, faster reservations, rentals and returns, and even free rental days. The Blue Chip Program is free to join, and available to all Thrifty customers. The free days are earned with Thrifty’s Blue Chip Rewards program.

At certain Thrifty locations customers may be able to hire a midsize or larger vehicle at less than midsize rental rates. This is referred to as the Wild Car Program, and although customers will not know which type of vehicle they will be driving, it is guaranteed to be large enough for at least five passengers and two or more luggage items, and to be excellent value for money.

From the rental location of Calgary Airport, hand controls may be available for drivers with a lower limb disability. Thrifty hand controls are free of charge, and may include a steering wheel knob. Other items of equipment, however, will cost extra CAD per day of hire, and may include satellite navigation systems and child seats. Child seats are required by law for babies or small children travelling in Canada. Ski-equipped vehicles are also available from many of the Calgary Airport car rental companies.

Thrifty’s vehicles for hire are available from a number of car categories, and come in all sizes. Larger cars will generally be more expensive than smaller cars, however, they are better for larger groups of passengers, and for travellers who are carrying large/many luggage items. Large SUVs include the Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, and a Midsize Van available is the Dodge Caravan. Large sedans include the Volkswagen Passat, Toyota Camry and Chrysler 300. Economy, Compact and Midsize cars are smaller, and are less expensive to hire. They may be similar to the Toyota Yaris, Toyota Matrix and Toyota Corolla. Cars hired in Canada by Thrifty mostly have automatic transmissions, and are fairly straight-forward to drive.

Although many customers return their vehicle to Calgary Airport, one way hire services may also be arranged, which allows the rented car to be delivered to an alternative rental location. Cars may be driven to any city or town in Canada, and may even be organised as a cross-border rental, and driven into the United States. Thrifty one way hires may require an advanced reservation, and extra charges may be applicable.

Driving is quite easy in the city of Calgary, as the roads are well organised and constructed. There are also many parking areas available throughout the city. Remember to drive on the right-hand side of the road in Canada, and to not exceed any of the speed limits. Find out further information regarding car hire from Thrifty, Calgary Airport.

Address:
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
In Terminal
Calgary, AB, Canada T2E 6M5

Telephone Number: 403 221 1961

Where is the Thrifty Car Rental Desk at Calgary International Airport?

Map of Thrifty office at Calgary International Airport

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What time is Thrifty open at Calgary International Airport?

DAY OPEN CLOSE
Monday 07:00 23:59
Tuesday 07:00 23:59
Wednesday 07:00 23:59
Thursday 07:00 23:59
Friday 07:00 23:59
Saturday 07:00 23:59
Sunday 07:00 23:59

Which rental cars does Thrifty supply for hire at Calgary International Airport?

The rental cars available from Thrifty at Calgary International Airport are:

Chevrolet Spark

Economy
Car Rental Offers
Chevrolet Spark Car Rental
2
5

Chrysler 300

Luxury
Car Rental Offers
Chrysler 300 Car Rental
5
5

Dodge Caravan

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Dodge Caravan Car Rental
3
7

Dodge Charger

Fullsize
Car Rental Offers
Dodge Charger Car Rental
4
5

Dodge Durango

Large SUV
Car Rental Offers
Dodge Durango Car Rental
3
7

Dodge Ram

Large truck
Car Rental Offers
Dodge Ram Car Rental
4
2

Ford Edge

Medium SUV
Car Rental Offers
Ford Edge Car Rental
4
5

GMC Yukon XL

Large SUV
Car Rental Offers
GMC Yukon XL Car Rental
3
7

Jeep Compass

Compact
Car Rental Offers
Jeep Compass Car Rental
2
5

Kia Rio

Compact
Car Rental Offers
Kia Rio Car Rental
3
5

Nissan Maxima

Premium
Car Rental Offers
Nissan Maxima Car Rental
3
5

Toyota Camry

Fullsize
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Camry Car Rental
4
5

Toyota Corolla

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Corolla Car Rental
4
5

Toyota Rav4

Medium SUV
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Rav4 Car Rental
3
5

Volkswagen Jetta

Standard
Car Rental Offers
Volkswagen Jetta Car Rental
3
5

What are Thrifty's cheapest hire cars at Calgary International Airport?

Thrifty's cheapest hire cars available at Calgary International Airport(per category) are:

Chevrolet Spark

Economy
Car Rental Offers
Chevrolet Spark Car Rental
2
5

Chrysler 300

Luxury
Car Rental Offers
Chrysler 300 Car Rental
5
5

Dodge Caravan

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Dodge Caravan Car Rental
3
7

Dodge Durango

Large SUV
Car Rental Offers
Dodge Durango Car Rental
3
7

Dodge Ram

Large truck
Car Rental Offers
Dodge Ram Car Rental
4
2

Jeep Compass

Small SUV
Car Rental Offers
Jeep Compass Car Rental
2
5

Kia Rio

Compact
Car Rental Offers
Kia Rio Car Rental
3
5

Nissan Maxima

Premium
Car Rental Offers
Nissan Maxima Car Rental
3
5

Toyota Camry

Fullsize
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Camry Car Rental
4
5

Toyota Corolla

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Corolla Car Rental
4
5

Toyota Rav4

Medium SUV
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Rav4 Car Rental
3
5

Volkswagen Jetta

Standard
Car Rental Offers
Volkswagen Jetta Car Rental
4
5

What luxury car rentals does Thrifty offer at Calgary International Airport?

Thrifty offer the following luxury cars:

Chrysler 300

Luxury
Car Rental Offers
Chrysler 300 Car Rental
5
5

Which mini-vans does Thrifty rent at Calgary International Airport?

Thrifty rents the following minivans at Calgary International Airport:

Dodge Caravan

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Dodge Caravan Car Rental
3
7

Which automatic cars does Thrifty provide at Calgary International Airport?

The following automatic vehicles are available to rent from Thrifty at Calgary International Airport:

Chevrolet Spark

Economy
Car Rental Offers
Chevrolet Spark Car Rental
2
5

Chrysler 300

Luxury
Car Rental Offers
Chrysler 300 Car Rental
5
5

Dodge Caravan

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Dodge Caravan Car Rental
3
7

Dodge Charger

Fullsize
Car Rental Offers
Dodge Charger Car Rental
4
5

Dodge Durango

Large SUV
Car Rental Offers
Dodge Durango Car Rental
3
7

Dodge Ram

Large truck
Car Rental Offers
Dodge Ram Car Rental
4
2

Ford Edge

Medium SUV
Car Rental Offers
Ford Edge Car Rental
4
5

GMC Yukon XL

Large SUV
Car Rental Offers
GMC Yukon XL Car Rental
3
7

Jeep Compass

Compact
Car Rental Offers
Jeep Compass Car Rental
2
5

Kia Rio

Compact
Car Rental Offers
Kia Rio Car Rental
3
5

Nissan Maxima

Premium
Car Rental Offers
Nissan Maxima Car Rental
3
5

Toyota Camry

Fullsize
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Camry Car Rental
4
5

Toyota Corolla

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Corolla Car Rental
4
5

Toyota Rav4

Medium SUV
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Rav4 Car Rental
3
5

Volkswagen Jetta

Standard
Car Rental Offers
Volkswagen Jetta Car Rental
3
5

What petrol cars does Thrifty offer for rental at Calgary International Airport?

The following petrol cars are available to rent from Thrifty at Calgary International Airport:

Chevrolet Spark

Economy
Car Rental Offers
Chevrolet Spark Car Rental
2
5

Dodge Caravan

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Dodge Caravan Car Rental
3
7

Dodge Charger

Fullsize
Car Rental Offers
Dodge Charger Car Rental
4
5

Dodge Durango

Large SUV
Car Rental Offers
Dodge Durango Car Rental
3
7

Ford Edge

Medium SUV
Car Rental Offers
Ford Edge Car Rental
4
5

Kia Rio

Compact
Car Rental Offers
Kia Rio Car Rental
3
5

Toyota Camry

Fullsize
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Camry Car Rental
4
5

Toyota Corolla

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Corolla Car Rental
4
5

Toyota Rav4

Medium SUV
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Rav4 Car Rental
3
5

Nearby Thrifty Car Rental Pick-up and Drop-Off Locations

10.28
KM
Calgary - Downtown (alberta)
120 10 Ave Sw, Calgary, T2r 0a2, Ab, Alberta
13.25
KM
Calgary - Macleod Trails (alberta)
4101 Macleod Trail Southeast, Calgary, T2g 2r6, Ab, Alberta

Thrifty Car Rental at Calgary International Airport: Popular Questions

Where are the closest Thrifty car rental locations outside Calgary International Airport?
The nearest Thrifty car rental locations outside Calgary International Airport can be found at:
  • Calgary - Downtown (alberta) (120 10 Ave Sw, Calgary, T2r 0a2, Ab, Alberta) 10.28 KM away.
  • Calgary - Macleod Trails (alberta) (4101 Macleod Trail Southeast, Calgary, T2g 2r6, Ab, Alberta) 13.25 KM away.
What time is Thrifty open at Calgary International Airport?
Thrifty at Calgary International Airport opening hours are as follows: Monday from 07:00 until 23:59, Tuesday from 07:00 until 23:59, Wednesday from 07:00 until 23:59, Thursday from 07:00 until 23:59, Friday from 07:00 until 23:59, Saturday from 07:00 until 23:59, Sunday from 07:00 until 23:59
Where is the Thrifty Car Rental Desk at Calgary International Airport?
Thrifty rental desk is located at 2000 AIRPORT ROAD NORTHEAST, CALGARY, AB (AB), CANADA, T2E 6Z8.
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