Thrifty, Vancouver International Airport Car Rental

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Toyota RAV4
Small SUV
US$ 50/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Ford Edge
Medium SUV
US$ 53/day
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- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Jeep Liberty
Medium SUV
US$ 53/day
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- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Kia Rio
Economy
US$ 54/day
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- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Medium SUV
US$ 55/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Nissan Versa
Compact
US$ 56/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Chevrolet Sonic
Economy
US$ 56/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Volkswagen Jetta
  US$ 59/day
- Chevrolet Spark
  US$ 59/day
- Hyundai Sonata
  US$ 59/day
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- Thrifty Vancouver Airport(YVR) Toyota Corolla Rental
  US$ 60/day
- Thrifty Vancouver Airport(YVR) Nissan Kicks Rental
  US$ 61/day
- Thrifty Vancouver Airport(YVR) Toyota Yaris Rental
  US$ 62/day
- Thrifty Vancouver Airport(YVR) Dodge Charger Rental
  US$ 75/day
- Thrifty Vancouver Airport(YVR) Toyota Camry Rental
  US$ 75/day
- Thrifty Vancouver Airport(YVR) Dodge Grand Caravan Rental
  US$ 91/day

Thrifty - Vancouver International Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

3880 GRANT MCCONACHIE WAY,RICHMOND,BC,V7B 1K2,CA

Telephone

+16046061655

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - Vancouver International Airport car rental location is in terminal

You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - Vancouver International Airport car rental.

Rental counter is conveniently located just steps from YVR's terminal on the ground floor of the parkade.

Drop-off Instructions

Please set your GPS to the multi-level Parkade, address:5140 Grant McConachie Wy, Richmond, BC V7B 1V1,Canada. Google map link:https://maps.app.goo.gl/D6Xuuum1Et4eurS28. Look for the "Car Rental Return" signs at the airport and follow directions to the parking.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	06:00 -23:59	06:00 -23:59	06:00 -23:59	06:00 -23:59	06:00 -23:59	06:00 -23:59	06:00 -23:59

Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)

Representative Car Models	Deposit Amount(approx.)	Business Days Required for Refund
Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others. Pack up ^	USD300-5000	30-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car rental from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

20 - 99 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 20 - 24 years old with charge of CAD 15 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit(IDP) is only a translation.You must present your original driving licence with the original IDP at the counter.

Original Japanese Driving Licence + Dealer translation

Translation templates provided by car rental companies, available online for free: https://jp.qeeq.com/tld-topic

Original South Korea Driving Lisense (English version)

An English translation must be provided on the back of the driver's license.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full driver's license issued in Canada

Additional Extras

Extras Prices

Additional driver

Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.

CAD 15/day

GPS rental

Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.

CAD 16.99/day

Winter tires rental

Operated safely on surfaces including pavement (wet or dry), mud, ice, or snow.

CAD 25/day

Infant car seat rental

Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months)

CAD 13.99/day

capped at CAD 91

Child car seat rental

Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌

USD 13.99/day

capped at USD 91

Child booster seat rental

Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg

USD 13.99/day

capped at USD 91

Cross Border

Conditional:

Depending on which countries to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
United States

Driving into any contiguous states U.S. and Canada are allowed, please kindly inform the counter when picking up the car, however, it's not allowed to travel into Alaska, the Yukon, or the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, or Mexico. It's recommended to have PERS cover when using vehicles in cross-border rentals for USA and Canada.

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess:

CAD 300-500

Theft Insurance Excess:

CAD 300-500

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.2 mi from Vancouver Airport

Hotels

2.1 mi from Brand New House With Garden View

2.4 mi from Coast Vancouver Airport Hotel

2.9 mi from Dunbar Guest House

Other Landmarks

6.1 mi from False Creek

6.5 mi from Yaletown

7.3 mi from Coal Harbour

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location

coordinates: 49.193442 -123.18119

Location Images

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The Sign

Thrifty-Vancouver International Airport-34693-store

The Rental Desk

Guest Reviews

Total points： 8.3 / 10 Very good

Vehicle condition: 1.4
Vehicle cleanliness: 1.2
Spaciousness: 1.3
Counter staff: 1.2
Pick-up location: 1.2
Drop-off location: 1.2
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

C.HSIAO
Vancouver
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Will rent again
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N.Hall
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
The whole process was effortless. We were fortunate that we had no queue to wait in. The lady who dealt with us was friendly, helpful, no pressure, we decided on having a sat nav and the car we booked didn't have one installed so she upgraded us to a better suv. Nissan Murano. Beautiful car. Drop off was easy to. Overall 10/10.
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N.Sinclair
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Car was great but a gas guzzler
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Narin
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Clean and new car
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C.RODRIGUES RIBEIRO
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
O carro era excelente. A previsão do tempo era de neve e na retirada me deram um carro já com pneus de neve instalado. Foi a melhor decisão! Nevou muito e fomos a vários locais com neve. O tempo de retirada foi curto e de entrega mais rápido ainda.. Achei caro o aluguel, saiu mais de 2.000 dólares... mas entendi que era devido à sazonalidade (dezembro/janeiro) Gostaria de ter parcelado o aluguel, mas foi cobrado tudo de uma so vez
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c.cataldi
Vancouver
7.3 /10 Good
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Bad organization at counter desk. More than 1h30 To get the vehicle
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N.wright
Vancouver
6.7 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Thrifty are absolute scam artists. Did not tell us about the extra fees. Ended up paying almost double the amount. Pathetic service
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L.White
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
The car was great in size, would have been better to have GPS, the vehicle wasn’t old but lacked in features, otherwise no issues
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Wordsworth Alcott
Vancouver
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
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Claude Peter
Vancouver
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Staff kindly reminded me that I didn't need to refill the tank before returning the car. Although I didn't use much fuel, it still felt considerate.
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Aldrich Lloyd
Vancouver
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
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Genevieve
Vancouver
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
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Marshall Nora
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Satisfied, easy and quick pickup and drop off!
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Peter Wallace
Vancouver
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
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Ruby Micah
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Excellent service, easy procedures, quick pickup and return.
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Warner Sassoon
Vancouver
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
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Cash Stevenson
Vancouver
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
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Wendy Wordsworth
Vancouver
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
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Deirdre Bartlett
Vancouver
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
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Stanley Dillon
Vancouver
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Average service. Not sure if it was because we arrived a bit early, but after completing the paperwork, the wait for the car was slightly long.
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Clark House
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
The car rental experience with THRIFTY in Vancouver was very pleasant. The vehicle was clean and well-maintained, and the pickup and drop-off process was quick and easy. The staff were polite and professional. I will definitely use THRIFTY again in the future.
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Shirley James
Vancouver
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
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William Bertha
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Overall very satisfied. Just cross the road after exiting the airport to reach the car rental company. No waiting in line, just provide the reservation information, get a brief explanation, and take the keys.
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Mary Giles
Vancouver
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
It was okay, no upselling.
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Cathy Whit
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
I have rented cars abroad twice, both times with QEEQ (in Canada and Turkey). The vehicles were in excellent condition, the procedures were simple, and the return process was incredibly fast!
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Marcia McCarthy
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Overall, it was fine. The staff had a good attitude when returning the car.
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Lena Saxton
Vancouver
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
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Octavia Edith
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Very satisfied. The car had only driven 76 kilometers. It's a brand new car with the user manual still sealed. The only downside is that the steering wheel tends to loosen momentarily when turning, causing oversteering. After getting used to it, you need to correct the steering in advance. Upon checking, I didn't find any excessive looseness in the steering. I'm not sure what the issue is, but I got used to correcting the steering in advance. To avoid trouble, I didn't switch to another car on my second rental.
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Genevieve
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Very efficient
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Bowen Carroll
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Very good.
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Lucy Sweet
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Very satisfied. Although there were questions about insurance during pickup, once informed that I already purchased it through the rental platform, the counter quickly handed me the car without any further hassle.
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Archer Broad
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Very satisfied. I booked a seven-seater car, but after picking it up and loading the luggage, I discovered it only had six seats. I drove back to exchange the car, and the staff were happy to assist.
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Lennon Jimmy
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Very satisfied
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Sam
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Friendly customer service who took great concern about the distance that the vehicle would be travelling given the weather conditions and upgraded to an all wheel drive vehicle. Thankyou Thrifty!
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Augustine Windsor
Vancouver
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Average service, neither enthusiastic nor indifferent.
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Joyce Funk
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
The service was excellent, and the car was almost brand new.
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Catherine Connor
Vancouver
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
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Barton Hart
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Very nice, clear, and efficient.
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Julian Holt
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Satisfied
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Ina Attlee
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Very satisfied! I got to use a Tesla for the cost of a Toyota Corolla. It was my first time driving one, and the staff patiently provided guidance. Of course, you need to know some English. Although the trunk is a bit small, the overall experience was excellent.
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Atwood Walsh
Vancouver
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
It's okay.
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Renata Tate
Vancouver
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Very satisfied
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Stacey
Vancouver
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
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Dorothy Hansom
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Great experience. Although I had to wait 50 minutes to pick up the car at 3 PM, I returned to the site at 8 PM, and there was still staff waiting. The vehicle was nearly brand new, with only 17,000 kilometers driven. It had strong performance and easily accommodated 7 people plus 3-4 large pieces of luggage.
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Rosalind Wilmot(t)
Vancouver
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Very satisfied
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Dawn Meredith
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Very satisfied
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Sophia Buckle
Vancouver
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Great service! Easy pick-up and drop-off.
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Philip Goldsmith
Vancouver
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
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Eileen Doherty
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Picking up and returning the car at the airport is very convenient. Having a car available upon arrival greatly improved the efficiency of the entire trip.
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Celeste Jack
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Very satisfied
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August Bessemer
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Very good
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Egbert Eve
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
The main reason is it's very convenient. You can pick up and return the car directly at the airport.
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Oswald Norris
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Extremely satisfied
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Alan Harry
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Excellent
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Chapman May
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Very quick, all documents were complete, which is great.
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Norman Rockefeller
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Very satisfied.
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Denise McDonald
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Good, affordable and efficient.
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