I got to the store about 27 minutes earlier than my scheduled time and ended up driving out later than my original booking. No one reminded me that the extra time would be charged, but after I filed a complaint they agreed to refund it, so overall I’m satisfied. They did try to upsell roadside assistance, and I added it just for convenience.
Loved the car – big, comfortable, and easily fit four suitcases. Really smooth to drive too. Only downside was having to wait in a super long line to pick it up.
Thrifty rental review: real-world test of a Nissan Sentra for daily commuting
Overall rating: (4/5)
Car rented: Nissan Sentra or similar
Location: Major US airport branches
Price & booking: great bang for your buck
Thrifty’s biggest selling point is definitely the price. After comparing with Hertz and Avis, Thrifty’s quote was clearly more competitive, especially if, like me, you only need a simple car to get around. The base rate was very reasonable, and booking through a third‑party site shaved the price down even further.
Car condition: a solid, practical runabout
I ended up with a Nissan Sentra.
- Exterior & interior: The car was generally clean. There were a few minor scratches on the outside (pretty normal for rentals), but the interior was in decent shape and well maintained.
- Driving experience: As a compact sedan, the Sentra is well‑suited for city driving and everyday commuting. Fuel economy was pleasantly good, and the seats were reasonably comfortable. For longer trips they can feel a bit on the thin side, but as a temporary, get‑you‑from‑A‑to‑B car, it does the job just fine.
Overall it was pretty good, and the staff were really nice. I’m guessing it’s a company policy, but they did try hard to talk us into prepaying for a full tank of gas. In the end we decided not to prepay and just return the car with a full tank instead.
Everything about the rental went really smoothly—the whole process was great, the car was in excellent condition, and the overall experience was fantastic.
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