Top tips for hiring a car from Thrifty in Fairbanks
Premium car hire from Thrifty in Fairbanks are around 50% cheaper than other car types, on average.
FAQs about hiring a car from Thrifty in Fairbanks
What is the most popular car hire from Thrifty in Fairbanks?
Standard (Chevrolet Blazer or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type from Thrifty in Fairbanks.
How many car hire locations does Thrifty have in Fairbanks?
Thrifty has 0 hire locations in Fairbanks. Take a look at our Thrifty hire location map to find the best car hire near you.
Does Thrifty have a car hire location at the airport: Fairbanks airport (FAI)?
No (according to our data)
Does Thrifty offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Fairbanks airport (FAI)?
Yes
Reviews for Thrifty in Fairbanks
Pros
" and clean"(in 2376 reviews)
"The "(in 959 reviews)
", easy pick up."(in 959 reviews)
Cons
"Thrifty's was terrible."(in 203 reviews)
" inside."(in 69 reviews)
" is horrible."(in 203 reviews)
Overall rating5.9 FairBased on 9836 reviews
Cleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.7
Overall
5.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
6.0
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10.0
Excellent vehicle and customer service!Reviewed 10 Jul 2025
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NothingReviewed 9 Jul 2025
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2.0
I indicated I wanted a rental from Antwerpen Centraal Station. Instead, after confirming the rental, it became apparent the car was at Antwerpen airport. Thrifty's website was inaccurate and the phone numbers it listed went unanswered. I then had to call Hertz (Thrifty apparently has no actual staff in Antwerp) to get the rental transferred to Antwerpen Centraal. They said they would do this, but when I arrived, the car was not there. I then had to wait nearly an hour for the car to be brought from the airport. Great price on this rental, but lousy, lousy experience.Reviewed 8 Jul 2025
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8.0
Better than expected with wait time in line and ease of car retrieval. Better than expected with ease of return. All staff were friendly, astute, and accommodating for a business/professional setting.Reviewed 1 Jul 2025
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10.0
liked the car and the service. Pickup was slow because of the large crowd and limited number of agents in the very early hours.Reviewed 1 Jul 2025
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2.0
24hrs before our vehicle pick up the booking was cancelled. Left us to figure out a last minute plan to get to a wedding 4hr drive away. We were lucky to find last minute bus tickets that took us 8hrs to get to our destination. Never booking through kayak again.Reviewed 1 Jul 2025
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2.0
This was the worst rental car experience I’ve ever had! Let me start with the good: the only good were the nice workers at the rental counter at the airport. The car was all beat up all around. The car was old and had 78, 000 approximately kilometers on it. The car struggled to go up hills, worrying us that we would even get to the resort. The car had no way to charge our devices: no type of USB ports at all. Two of the wheel covers were held on with zip ties. I get that we were on an island, but this is not what I expect when I rent a car from thrifty! Also, there was no mention when I rented the car that we would have to put a $2000 hold on our card during the rental. Once we got to the airport.Reviewed 1 Jul 2025
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10.0
Great really helpful and niceReviewed 27 Jun 2025
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10.0
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The car was in perfect condition and clean. The pickup and return of the vehicle were straightforward with no fuss.Reviewed 25 Jun 2025
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2.0
They were closed when I showed up, despite accepting the reservation at that time and sending numerous confirmation messages. When I called, I was told to "come back tomorrow", even though I had already paid for the first day (and, of course, I couldn't come back the next day). No apology was offered. Still waiting on a refund, but fully prepared to need to contest the charge through my bank due to the horrid customer service.Reviewed 23 Jun 2025
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10.0
Great car, great price, easy to deal with.Reviewed 23 Jun 2025
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2.0
I prepaid for the rental and my flight time was changed where the rental office was closed early on the day of my arrival. I tried numerous times and there was no local phone number for the location for my rental at the airport. Customer service was not able to assist, and also denied a refund for my rental.I was not able to pick up my rental and was charged the full cost of the rental as well. Highly unsatisfied.Reviewed 23 Jun 2025
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