Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Thrifty Rent A Car

    2.0 (176 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

    Thrifty Rent A Car Photos

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Thrifty Rent A Car

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Mental note: if you are thinking about renting at thrifty...don't
    Kimberly T.

    Thrifty, Thrifty, Thrifty.... Let's start with the pros: 1.The van service was great with friendly, timely drivers. 2.The outdoor attendants also had great customer service and were respectful despite the many glitches in the system. Thus, the one star. Without these pros, I would rate this company as -5 stars. Cons: 1. The reservation desk was awful. They did not honor my reservation for a full sized sedan and I was overcharged. I was handed keys to a "dodge" went outside to see it was a sporty coupe charger that really would not suitable for the purpose of my trip. I requested one of the sedans on the lot & was told those were already reserved. What the what?! Um, like the reservation I had? Then I was told I was being upgraded and was issued a large, raggedy SUV that had damage(dents, scrapes, scratches) on literally every single panel of the car. I declined to accept it--especially since it was not even a sedan. Just too much liability... Next, I was issued keys for a Kia Soul. Problem: I ended up with a compact car but was still charged a full-sized rate. Total ripoff. 2. The next morning awoke to find the silly car would not even start and the way their customer service handled the situation was shameful. When I was trying to leave for the airport in 35 degree temps the car battery was dead! After going through a myriad of people on the phone for over an hour, sitting in a freezing parking garage they offered road side assistance that "COULD show up in a few hours." Um, ma'am, when people are traveling to the airport you don't have exactly hours for to wait for help that may or may not show up. I asked if they could arrange to pick up the car from the garage and issue a refund. The rep checked with a manager then came back and flat responded NO and I would be charged an additional return transport fee" if I left the car at the hotel. I hung up and was left to my own resources to resolve the problem and get to my flight on time. Thrifty's service, quality of rental, and policies are absolutely terrible. This reservation was made via United Mileage Plus reservation tool which I will absolutely not use again nor recommend that anyone do so either.

    Business loby

    See all

    22 days ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 7
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 2
    Love this 7
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Gabi M.
    3898
    2875
    5048

    2 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of J B.
    0
    3
    0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Cyn H.
    0
    11
    7

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 3

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Aud M.
    0
    17
    0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of T S.
    0
    12
    6

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kim K.
    371
    1148
    7701

    7 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of CK C.
    0
    18
    0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of R R.
    23
    42
    48

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of D M.
    0
    4
    0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Keith P.
    154
    131
    57

    10 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of C B.
    0
    13
    0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mac V.
    88
    8
    1

    8 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 5

    Ask the Community - Thrifty Rent A Car

    Review Highlights - Thrifty Rent A Car

    Monae even took the extra step and made sure the car seat was in correctly.

    Mentioned in 2 reviews

    Read more highlights

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Car Rental 1,262 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car

    4.0(4 reviews)
    0.4 miSt Ann

    My husband booked this location without realizing that there's no shuttle services offered between…read moreSTL and COB at 6 PM. No exceptions. Approximately 10 mins away should you decide to Uber it. He ran to the site using Google maps and picked us up outside of STL within 45 mins. My husband was happy because he got his miles of running and exercise for the day! Excellent customer service, we saved $1,000 in fees if renting a vehicle not in the airport, and prior customer didn't refuel vehicle to full tank so we're informed it's okay to return the vehicle with gas; however, full tank not necessary. Our Nissan Sentra was smooth riding! The trunk fit two large suitcases. This baby took us on road trips to MO, IL, IN, OH, MI, and Ontario, Canada. We returned the automobile to YYZ location. Male employee at YYZ checked the mileage, ensured we had everything before parting ways. Male employee at St Ann, MO location personally took the time, left a voicemail on my phone for my husband, inquired if there were any other concerns with the vehicle before closing out the bill. Wow! Talk about personable, Midwest hospitality, at your service! My husband gladly returned his phone call to inform him that all went well, he's ready to close out the bill and thanked the gentleman. We're happy to be repeat customers at this location! Worth the personable customer service, run and money.

    Amazing service from Brad at this location in Saint Anne. Also amazing phone service from Thomas at…read morethis location.

    Photos
    Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    Enterprise Rent-A-Car

    See all

    Avis - 2 Hour Wait

    Avis

    1.4(300 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    Booked a rental car and prepaid online. When i arrived to the location, you aren't allowed to bring…read morepersonal vehicles on the lot. My husband had to let me out on the main road and i had to walk to the building which is towards the middle/back of the lot. Upon entering, the service counter and waiting area was clean, and organized. There was only one worker checking customers in and only 4 customers in line. I waited in line for about 25 minutes before getting serviced. Once i got checked in, i was told my rental car location and that it was at the far back end of the lot,and i had to walk to go get it. The gentleman working the counter was pleasant. The process should be a different. A worker should be bringing the car to the customer, instead of making them walk all over the parking lot looking for their car. And they should ensure that the windows and car is cleaned off for the customers before letting them leave. I had to run the car through the wash.

    This is a late review, but one that I should recount…read more This Avis location stepped up in ways I hadn't seen others do. I came the day after an unexpected snowstorm that shut everything down the day before. The staff was attempting their best to prep cars as fast as possible but the line was long. Yet, I did not hear any of them complain as they just kept moving. When it came to my turn they put me in an AWD vehicle, helped me take my luggage to my rental, and ensure it was ready to go. They were very nice, polite, and extremely helpful.

    Photos
    Avis - Dirty sticky console

    Dirty sticky console

    Avis - Avis STL

    Avis STL

    Avis

    See all

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car

    3.3(316 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    I would like to point out the professional communication throughout my wait in store and…read morecommunications via phone/email during my stay and prior to my arrival. This review is for Mel Woodson, a management trainee. This young man is going places...he was very personable, friendly, and very respectful. Also a big thank you to the gentleman that helped me during my return as well. They were gentleman and very respectful. This provided a very positive experience for me. My flight was delayed and I landed past my reservation and he helped me in a very efficient manner and was super nice. I appreciated his genuine nature and making sure I chose something that suited me well and made me feel comfortable during my work stay. I hope he continues to grow with his experience here at enterprise and continues to do well. This is my first time renting in Missouri with Enterprise and it was such a positive experience. My only suggestion/ complaint, it was Just a little confusing when returning, you have to turn at the light and enter a side gate. There was an arrow but I wasn't for sure if it meant the area I was in or through that lot. Depending on what gps you use, it will take you to the front with like visitor parking. Perhaps more signage or better signage for those new to area. I arrived late at night days prior, so I only saw one side when using the shuttle at first arrival and this was a new side to me when returning during the afternoon.

    Top notch experience with this crew. The team here walks you through the process to ensure the…read morebest experience possible.

    Photos
    Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    Enterprise Rent-A-Car

    See all

    National Car Rental

    National Car Rental

    3.1(244 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    Every time I've used this location I've had good experiences. They take care of their Executive…read moreElite customers... plenty of higher end cars to rent. The check out process is super easy and after grabbing the vehicle I was on the highway in less than 10 mins. They have shuttles nonstop to and from the airport across the highway. Clean lot, friendly staff, plenty of vehicle options.

    There must be some MOST EVIL BEINGS in the St. Louis Airport Office!…read more When I booked the car, the total price was $385.74. without any excess charges, as you can see in the first image. After returning the car, I found the actual charge on my credit card was $1,183.63, that is, over THREE TIMES of the booked price!!! Why? Because these demons added a fee called "Excess Distance Charge" based on my entire mileage (1,726 mi) to be $655.88! This is freaking and insane. See the second image, issues are: 1) The demons charged me on 10 days (3 Day + 1 Week) as well as on mileage (1,726 mi). How can they overcharge twice on two items, both days and miles?! 2) "Excess" means something beyond limits. For instance, if I drive over 100 mi/day or outside MO/KS/IL, the extra miles may be defined as "Excess". However, the demons calculated "Excess" miles from 0 (pickup) to 1,726 (dropoff). This is to say when I picked up the car, the mileage was already "Excess". 3) When I picked up the car at St. Louis Airport, the staff did not mention anything about this damned "Excess Distance Charge" or the car does not have unlimited miles. I was not informed of such a ridiculous charge by anybody during the rental process. I have experience renting cars in the USA and in foreign countries. All rentals are based on days and most have unlimited miles. It is my first time to see such a hidden and unreasonable charge, which reflects the ugly greed to rip money from my pocket by any means. From now on, National Car Rental is blacklisted and banned from my life. Such a diabolic company without honoring contractual obligations should perish from the Earth ASAP.

    Photos
    National Car Rental
    National Car Rental
    National Car Rental

    See all

    Thrifty Rent A Car - carrental - Updated August 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...