Thrifty, Vancouver International Airport Car Rental

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Chevrolet Spark
Mini
US$ 49/day
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- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Kia Rio
Economy
US$ 49/day
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- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Toyota Corolla
Compact
US$ 52/day
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- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Volkswagen Jetta
Compact
US$ 52/day
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- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Toyota Yaris
Economy
US$ 54/day
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- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Ford Fiesta
Economy
US$ 54/day
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- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Chevrolet Sonic
Economy
US$ 54/day
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- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Nissan Versa
  US$ 54/day
- Toyota Camry
  US$ 55/day
- Dodge Charger
  US$ 55/day
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  US$ 57/day
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  US$ 64/day
- Thrifty Vancouver Airport(YVR) Jeep Compass Rental
  US$ 69/day
- Thrifty Vancouver Airport(YVR) Toyota RAV4 Rental
  US$ 73/day
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  US$ 81/day
- Thrifty Vancouver Airport(YVR) Nissan Kicks Rental
  US$ 81/day

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

Address

3880 GRANT MCCONACHIE WAY

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 and you must present your original driving licence at the counter.

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

Thrifty-Vancouver International Airport-34693-store

The Rental Desk

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The Sign

Guest Reviews

Total points： 7.9 / 10 Good

Vehicle condition: 2.4
Vehicle cleanliness: 2.1
Spaciousness: 2.2
Counter staff: 2.1
Pick-up location: 2.1
Drop-off location: 2.1
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

C.HSIAO
Vancouver
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024
Will rent again
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N.Hall
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024
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, December 22, 2024
Car was great but a gas guzzler
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Narin
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024
Clean and new car
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C.RODRIGUES RIBEIRO
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024
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, December 22, 2024
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, December 22, 2024
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, December 22, 2024
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, December 22, 2024
Pickup was very convenient, and the vehicle was quite new. However, the hard sell on additional insurance was unpleasant.
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Claude Peter
Vancouver
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024
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, December 22, 2024
The staff added various insurances for 500 CAD without asking me, and also charged 128 CAD for a full tank of gas, totaling over 620 CAD. Due to the rush and language barrier during pickup, I didn't notice this problem until I returned to the hotel. I immediately went back to the airport counter to negotiate and managed to cancel the additional insurance. The fuel cost was also adjusted to 100 CAD. I’ve experienced the hidden rules of the rental company.
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Genevieve
Vancouver
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024
Unfriendly. They didn't help me find the item I lost in the car, poor service.
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Marshall Nora
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024
Satisfied, easy and quick pickup and drop off!
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Peter Wallace
Vancouver
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024
The first car we got was a Toyota that smelled like rotten fish, so we switched to a Dodge. When returning the car, the staff said there was a small chip on the windshield and blamed us for it. Honestly, the chip was very tiny, and we only drove in the city for three days, so it shouldn't have happened. We suspect it was there when we picked up the car, but the garage was quite dark, and we missed it. Interestingly, another Chinese customer before us was also blamed for the same reason! So, friends, be very careful when picking up your car! Don't trust the rental company blindly!
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Ruby Micah
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024
Excellent service, easy procedures, quick pickup and return.
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Warner Sassoon
Vancouver
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024
Extremely poor experience. The staff on duty repeatedly recommended other vehicles. Later, when we realized how much more expensive they were and refused, he made excuses that our car was no longer available and made us wait while ignoring us. After a long wait, we lost our patience. One car had an additional charge of 1040 CAD and the other 840 CAD. I was about to file a complaint with your rental company! This company will not be used in our circle again. Extremely angry!
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Cash Stevenson
Vancouver
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024
Car model not as booked
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Wendy Wordsworth
Vancouver
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024
There wasn't a long line when we arrived, but after being informed we already purchased additional coverage, they still tried to sell us insurance. Although it wasn't mandatory, it felt a bit pushy. However, they patiently helped us check the terms of our purchased insurance and her recommendations to see if there were any overlaps...
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Deirdre Bartlett
Vancouver
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024
A bit of a rip-off. The attendant told me that gas was expensive outside and suggested I return the car with an empty tank, and they would refill it for cheap. However, they charged me for a full tank at their 'cheap' price, so I ended up losing a lot. Make sure to return it with a full tank! Also, their recommendation was not good at all. Who would return a car with an empty tank without worrying about running out of gas on the way to the airport? It wasn't actually cheaper at all, don't listen to them. Additionally, they charged me $15 for airport parking, which was really frustrating.
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Stanley Dillon
Vancouver
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024
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, December 22, 2024
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, December 22, 2024
The waiting time was a bit long.
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William Bertha
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024
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, December 22, 2024
It was okay, no upselling.
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Cathy Whit
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024
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, December 22, 2024
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, December 22, 2024
The car had scratches, which weren’t my responsibility. They kept blaming me for not buying their insurance and wouldn’t help me resolve the issue. I had to look up the insurance provided by the rental company.
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Octavia Edith
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024
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, December 22, 2024
Very efficient
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Bowen Carroll
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024
Very good.
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Lucy Sweet
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024
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, December 22, 2024
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, December 22, 2024
Very satisfied
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Sam
Vancouver
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, December 22, 2024
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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