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Thrifty, Calgary International Airport Car Rental

Thrifty 3000+ ratings, 14 reviews

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

7.4 / 10 Good

Best Price Car Rentals at Calgary Airport(YYC)

Last updated on: September 17, 2026

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

Address

2000 AIRPORT ROAD NE,CALGARY,AL,T2E 6Z8,CA

Telephone

4032211806

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - Calgary International Airport car rental location is located out of the airport

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

When arriving at the Calgary International Airport proceed directly to the rental counter. Follow the signs "Rental Car Centre" to Thrifty to obtain your rental agreement and vehicle keys.

Drop-off Instructions

Following “Car Return” sign when you enter the Calgary Airport area. Then find the car parking lot of Thrifty. Then, you can walk back to the airport.

Opening Hours

Days of WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Opening hours
07:00 -23:59
07:00 -23:59
07:00 -23:59
07:00 -23:59
07:00 -23:59
07:00 -23:59
07:00 -23:59

Security Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards(pre-authorization)
Representative Car ModelsDeposit Amount (approx.)Business Days Required for Refund

Applicable to all car types, incl. Compact, SUV, Economy, Mini and more.

Pack up ^
100% of the rental car rate plus CAD 200-25030-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards in the main driver's name from the following issuers are accepted: Visa, Master, Discover, AMEX

Visa Master Discover AMEX

UnionPay is not accepted.

E-voucher

Accepted on mobile, a printout is not required.

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 together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

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 License (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

To be updated

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

0.5 mi from Calgary Airport

Railway Stations

6.2 mi from City Hall C Train

6.3 mi from Centre Street C Train

16.3 mi from Somerset - Bridlewood

Hotels

0.1 mi from Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Airport In-Terminal

0.1 mi from Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel

0.8 mi from The Westin Calgary Airport

Other Landmarks

6.2 mi from Fort Calgary

6.4 mi from McDougall Centre

6.4 mi from Calgary Tower

CHECK RATES
Map view of Thrifty Store Location
coordinates: 51.13187 -114.011338

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Location Images

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Guest Reviews

Total points： 7.4 / 10 Good

  • Vehicle condition: 1.7
  • Vehicle cleanliness: 1.2
  • Spaciousness: 1.2
  • Counter staff: 1.7
  • Pick-up location: 1.2
  • Drop-off location: 1.1
  • Pick-up time: 0-10 mins
  • Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

  • K.Pelczar

    Calgary

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Monday, July 1, 2019

    great car, easy to drive, clean . no complains :) had amazing vacation..thank you !!!!
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  • B.Morgan

    Calgary

    5.7 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Saturday, September 28, 2019

    The process pretty much went smooth but did have a time finding the drop off location. Parked in one spot only to be told that I needed to move it around. Also we chose to bring car back empty as they explained it was much cheaper as they got a deal at 93 cent. Overall I would certainly use Thrifty again as by far the cheapest. I did book it very early on, like March, for our trip in September.
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  • T.Tai

    Calgary

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Thursday, October 24, 2019

    They gave me a Jeep, which I didn’t like to drive. But now I know.
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  • Cyril Marcus

    Calgary

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Tuesday, October 24, 2017

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  • Neil Margaret

    Calgary

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Monday, February 13, 2017

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  • Mona Lou(ie)

    Calgary

    4 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Monday, June 18, 2018

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  • Robin Darwin

    Calgary

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Tuesday, June 19, 2018

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  • Fay Snow

    Calgary

    4 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Monday, July 9, 2018

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  • Mabel Fielding

    Calgary

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Tuesday, February 14, 2023

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  • Curitis Steele

    Calgary

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Tuesday, February 14, 2023

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  • Michael Marner

    Calgary

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Wednesday, November 23, 2022

    Acceptable
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  • Vivien Eliot

    Calgary

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Friday, May 10, 2024

    Very satisfied
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  • Egbert Eve

    Calgary

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, May 6, 2025

    Very satisfied. When picking up the car, I upgraded to a premium SUV for an extra 15 CAD per day, which offered better driving comfort and more powerful performance. Locals in Canada tend to drive over the speed limit, but it doesn't feel overly dangerous. Additionally, they are courteous to pedestrians and drive civilly, making driving relatively safe. Hopefully, I won't receive any fines in the next 15 days.
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  • Alberta Job

    Calgary

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Saturday, June 7, 2025

    Easy to locate.
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  • Doreen Barrie

    Calgary

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Monday, June 16, 2025

    Very smooth experience.
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  • T.Sotthisopha

    Calgary

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Monday, June 23, 2025

    The staff was professional and quite helpful. He was not hesitate to repeat the explanation for me. Also, the pick up location was quite a bit confusing but the drop off was quick and swift. Luckily, the staff suggested about the car insurance which put your mind at ease.
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  • Meredith Flynn

    Calgary

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Monday, July 21, 2025

    The car provided was brand new and clean!
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  • Mandel Rebecca

    Calgary

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Friday, August 1, 2025

    Overall satisfactory, but it's difficult to contact the car rental customer service as the phone cannot be reached.
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  • Len Carter

    Calgary

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Monday, September 8, 2025

    Fast and great service with polite staff, and I was lucky enough to get a free car upgrade.
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  • Setlla Wilcox

    Calgary

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, September 23, 2025

    Very satisfied
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  • Kimberley Howell(s)

    Calgary

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, October 15, 2025

    Very convenient and efficient! Calgary Airport.
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What's the address of the rental location?

2000 AIRPORT ROAD NE,CALGARY,AL,T2E 6Z8,CA

What is the Telephone Number?

4032211806

How to Pick up from Branch or Car Park & After Hours Pickup Must-know?

The Thrifty - Calgary International Airport car rental location is located out of the airport

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

When arriving at the Calgary International Airport proceed directly to the rental counter. Follow the signs "Rental Car Centre" to Thrifty to obtain your rental agreement and vehicle keys.

How to Return The Rental Car, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return Instructions?

Following “Car Return” sign when you enter the Calgary Airport area. Then find the car parking lot of Thrifty. Then, you can walk back to the airport.

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car Rental Location?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

Accepted on mobile, a printout is not required.

What are the Driver's Age Requirements for this Car Rental Company?

20 - 99 years old

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

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car Rental Location?

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 together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

    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 License (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

To be updated

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

  • Airports

    0.5 mi from Calgary Airport

  • Railway Stations

    6.2 mi from City Hall C Train

    6.3 mi from Centre Street C Train

    16.3 mi from Somerset - Bridlewood

  • Hotels

    0.1 mi from Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Airport In-Terminal

    0.1 mi from Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel

    0.8 mi from The Westin Calgary Airport

  • Other Landmarks

    6.2 mi from Fort Calgary

    6.4 mi from McDougall Centre

    6.4 mi from Calgary Tower

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