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Thrifty Car Hire review

Thrifty Car Hire

CHOICE Expert Rating

51%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  •   Battery electric vehicles available
  •   They make it clear that the Damage Waiver is not comparable to comprehensive car insurance
  •   They make it clear that renters should conduct a pre-rental inspection for damage
  •   Additional cover options are easy to understand
  •   Charges to renter's credit card are limited to within 60 days of vehicle return
Bad points

Bad Points

  •   Toll admin fee is not quantified
  •   Additional cleaning fees are not quantified
  •   They don't make it clear that renters should conduct a post-rental inspection for damage

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
51%
Ease of use score
33%
Contract score
58%

Specifications

Minimum rental age
21
Credit card charge duration
60 days
Unsealed roads
Website
thrifty.com.au

Features

Carbon emissions data
Electric vehicles
Hybrid vehicles
Phone app
Collision Damage Waiver
$5,500.00
Additional Collision Damage Waiver
$850 CDW for $31 per day through to $0 CDW for $40 per day.
Roadside assistance
Snow driving

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