About us

Thrifty’s vision is to be the best car rental company in Australia, offering our customers the ‘best’ service, the ‘best’ rates and the ‘best’ experience. 100% owned by the NRMA, Thrifty customers can take comfort in knowing they are dealing with one of Australia’s most trusted and reliable brands. Thrifty is the only major rental car company that is 100% Australian owned and operated.

Our friendly, professional team understands your rental needs. You might be after an; economical car, 4WD, family sedan, luxury car, a bus, van or truck, thousands of people all over Australia trust us every day to help family, people and cargo on their way.

 

At Thrifty, we're always happy to help you choose the right passenger or commercial vehicle. So, from the moment you walk through the doors to the time you drive away, in one of our rental cars, you can expect great personal service all the way.

Whether you're in Brisbane or Broome, Darwin or Dubbo, we're never far away. We have more than 170 convenient locations at all major airports and metropolitan locations, plus one of the best networks throughout rural and regional Australia. There's sure to be a Thrifty location nearby, wherever you are in Australia. And if you're travelling overseas, regardless of whether it's for business or pleasure, you'll feel right at home at more than 1000 Thrifty locations across 80 countries worldwide. Visit thrifty.com for international bookings.

Thrifty operate one of the largest fleet of vehicles available, this includes a diverse range of cars, utilities, trucks, buses, 4WDs, vans and vehicles specific for mining applications. There are currently over 17,000 vehicles in the Thrifty fleet and our ‘floating fleet’ model enables us to relocate vehicles quickly and efficiently to meet demand.

 

With a focus on the future, we are continually investing in state-of-the-art infrastructure and technology to ensure our customers experience the most efficient and best car rental service.

Our people and our company values drive our success. Our key assets are our people who drive the Thrifty brand and network of 17 experienced franchise operators. We live and breathe vehicle rentals, and our local experts have an in-depth knowledge of their areas. We're passionate about delivering value, and we want our service to be great, not just good.

Thrifty is looking at expanding its network of franchises, as it's key to driving the future growth and success of this iconic global brand. Thrifty's franchise strategy is about strengthening our network through local ownership and management by people who will provide a level of service that sets us apart from our competition. Find out more about our Franchisee Opportunities