Thrifty, Sacramento International Airport Car Rental

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Pick-up
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E-voucher
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Additional Extras
Cross Border
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Ford Escape
Compact SUV
US$50.00/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Third Party Liability Insurance
Chevrolet Trax
Small SUV
US$50.00/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Third Party Liability Insurance
Buick Encore
Small SUV
US$50.00/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Third Party Liability Insurance
Nissan Juke
Small SUV
US$50.00/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Third Party Liability Insurance
Jeep Compass
Compact SUV
US$53.00/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Third Party Liability Insurance
Nissan Rogue
Compact SUV
US$53.00/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Third Party Liability Insurance
Toyota RAV4
Compact SUV
US$53.00/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Third Party Liability Insurance
- Nissan Altima
  US$54.00/day
- Chevrolet Malibu
  US$54.00/day
- Ford Focus
  US$58.00/day
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  US$58.00/day
- Thrifty Sacramento International Airport(SMF) Jeep Wrangler Rental
  US$58.00/day
- Thrifty Sacramento International Airport(SMF) Kia K4 Rental
  US$59.00/day
- Thrifty Sacramento International Airport(SMF) Dodge Ram Rental
  US$68.00/day
- Thrifty Sacramento International Airport(SMF) Chevrolet Equinox Rental
  US$68.00/day
- Thrifty Sacramento International Airport(SMF) Kia Sorento Rental
  US$68.00/day
- Thrifty Sacramento International Airport(SMF) Chevrolet Spark Rental
  US$70.00/day
- Thrifty Sacramento International Airport(SMF) Chrysler Pacifica Rental
  US$106.00/day

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

Address

6327 AVIATION DRIVE,SACRAMENTO,CA,95837,US

Telephone

+18772830898

Pick-up Instructions

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

Exit baggage claim and follow the sign to Ground Transportation and wait at the shuttle bus pick up area.

Drop-off Instructions

Please check with the branch staff about the return location and time.When returning the car outside business hours, you can put the key in the keybox.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	00:00 -01:00 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:00 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:00 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:00 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:00 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:00 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:00 06:00 -23:59

Security Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid credit cards and debit cards

Representative Car Models	Deposit Amount (approx.)	Business Days Required for Refund
Ford Transit Ford Explorer-4wd Volvo Xc60 Or Similar Pack up ^	100% of the rental car rate plus USD 500	30-60
Applicable to all car types, incl. Compact, SUV, Economy, Mini and more. Pack up ^	100% of the rental car rate plus USD 200	30-60
Chevrolet Spark Vw Polo Compact Or Larger Kia Soluto Toyota Rav4 Awd Or Similar Subaru Legacy Or Similar Opel Grandland Mercedes Benz Gle 4matic-4wd Volkswagen Vento Volkswagen Virtus Toyota Camry Hybrid Hyundai Tucson Nissan Rogue Or Similar Nissan Sentra Nissan Maxima Mercedes E Class Auto 5 Doors Show more > Chevrolet Spark Vw Polo Compact Or Larger Kia Soluto Toyota Rav4 Awd Or Similar Subaru Legacy Or Similar Opel Grandland Mercedes Benz Gle 4matic-4wd Volkswagen Vento Volkswagen Virtus Toyota Camry Hybrid Hyundai Tucson Nissan Rogue Or Similar Nissan Sentra Nissan Maxima Mercedes E Class Auto 5 Doors Volvo S60 Hybrid Ford Mustang Convertible Gmc Canyon Ford F 150 Pack up ^	USD 200	30-60
Chevrolet Spark Vw Polo Compact Or Larger Kia Soluto Toyota Rav4 Awd Or Similar Subaru Legacy Or Similar Opel Grandland Mercedes Benz Gle 4matic-4wd Volkswagen Vento Volkswagen Virtus Toyota Camry Hybrid Hyundai Tucson Nissan Rogue Or Similar Nissan Sentra Nissan Maxima Mercedes E Class Auto 5 Doors Show more > Chevrolet Spark Vw Polo Compact Or Larger Kia Soluto Toyota Rav4 Awd Or Similar Subaru Legacy Or Similar Opel Grandland Mercedes Benz Gle 4matic-4wd Volkswagen Vento Volkswagen Virtus Toyota Camry Hybrid Hyundai Tucson Nissan Rogue Or Similar Nissan Sentra Nissan Maxima Mercedes E Class Auto 5 Doors Volvo S60 Hybrid Ford Mustang Convertible Toyota Rav4 Or Similar Buick Encore Pack up ^	USD 500	30-60
Toyota Rav4 Or Similar Buick Encore Pack up ^	USD 300	30-60
Toyota Fortuner Nissan Qashqai Tucson Jeep Wrangler 2 4 Dr Volvo Xc90 Hybrid Pack up ^	USD 400	30-60
Toyota Highlander Chevrolet Tahoe Description Not Available Pack up ^	USD 750	30-60
Mercedes C63 Amg Dream Genesis G70 Audi A6 Ford Mustang Convertible, Ford Mustang Gt Premium Pack up ^	USD 850	30-60

Accepted Cards

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

Discover is not accepted.

Car rental with debit cards is also accepted and listed as below: Visa, Master, Debit Mastercard, Discover, Visa Debit

DinersClub,JCB,AMEX,UnionPay,Visa Electron,Maestro are 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 USD 25 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 Driver's License in Latin/Roman Alphabet

Original Driver's Licenses printed in Latin/Roman alphabet (such as English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, etc.) are acceptable for car rental without the need for an International Driving Permit (IDP). Driver's licenses printed in a non-Roman alphabet (such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc.) must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit.

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 United States

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

Conditional:

Depending on which countries to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
Mexico, Canada

A vehicle can be driven across the Canadian border at any time, no matter what location it was rented from. It is recommended to have PERS coverage when using vehicle in cross border rentals for the US and Canada. The renter must have a valid driver's license and rental record to cross the border into Canada. Canadian law does require that everyone entering the country have a passport, so everyone in the vehicle must have the proper identification. If a renter (including a Canadian resident) is driving a U.S. rented (and licensed in the U.S.) vehicle to Canada, it can only be driven across the border for up to 30 days unless an extension is requested from Customs at the time of entry.

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess:

USD 0

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess:

USD 0

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Free Tank

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.1 mi from Sacramento International Airport

13.6 mi from Sacramento Executive Airport

Railway Stations

9.1 mi from Pacific Rail Road Depot

9.1 mi from Sacramento Valley

Hotels

4.4 mi from Homewood Suites By Hilton Sacramento Airport - Natomas

11 mi from Motel 6 Sacramento Downtown

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location

coordinates: 38.695555 -121.59083

Guest Reviews

Total points： 8.8 / 10 Very good

Vehicle condition: 1.0
Vehicle cleanliness: 1.0
Spaciousness: 1.0
Counter staff: 0.2
Pick-up location: 1.0
Drop-off location: 1.0
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

R.Beasley
Sacramento
7 /10 Good
Reviewed: Friday, September 13, 2019
I have been charged twice with no explanation why or contact from thrifty. The agreement on pick up and return after the car was checked said $52. We got charged that. Then several days later they have made a further $62 charge which was not agreed and I have not been invoiced for. Not happy in the slightest.
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Sandy Madge
Sacramento
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, August 10, 2020
Excellent
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Eartha Malthus
Sacramento
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, September 16, 2024
Fast and efficient, much better than before.
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Cash Stevenson
Sacramento
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, November 7, 2024
Very satisfied. The staff here are very friendly and do not try to push unnecessary insurance on customers. However, it is recommended that when picking up the car, you clearly express your chosen insurance in English. For drivers with adequate experience, basic liability insurance is sufficient. Be clear about your needs to avoid being upsold on extra insurance.
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Jack Yeates
Sacramento
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Great service, hope the deposit is returned soon.
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Setlla Wilcox
Sacramento
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, August 17, 2025
It's okay.
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Griselda Nathaniei
Sacramento
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Friday, September 19, 2025
The deposit refund process is slow.
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Larry Bryan
Sacramento
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Good
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