Thrifty Car Rental

🚙 Rental Cars · San Francisco

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BadWait & DelaysFrom Google Reviews
22 days ago

Long wait times due to understaffing and upselling practices

Business reply on Google

Hi, Alex. We’re extremely sorry to read about your experience at our San Francisco Airport Thrifty Car Rental location. We do appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and providing us with this feedback. We're always striving to improve and truly appreciate your review.

BadMisleading & FraudFrom Google Reviews
Jul 26, 2026

Fraudulently charged for fuel despite returning the car with a full tank

Business reply on Google

Hi, Gregory. We're very sorry to read that you didn’t have a 5-Star experience with us at our San Francisco Thrifty Car Rental location. We would like to be given the chance to review your concerns. Please copy and paste the following link to your browser https://www.thrifty.com/us/en/support to see if we can be of further assistance in regards to your experience. Thank you!

BadBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Jul 24, 2026

bogus adjustments charges

Business reply on Google

I’m sorry to hear that your visit didn’t meet your expectations. Thank you for taking the time to write this review and leave us a rating. We appreciate your feedback.

Very BadBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Jul 7, 2026

Unannounced drop-off fee of over $400 charged at car return

Business reply on Google

Hi, Lana. We're very sorry to read that you didn’t have a 5-Star experience with us at our San Francisco Thrifty Car Rental location. We would like to be given the chance to review your concerns. Please copy and paste the following link to your browser https://www.thrifty.com/us/en/support to see if we can be of further assistance in regards to your experience. Thank you!

BadBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Jul 2, 2026

Charged for fuel despite returning car with specified fuel level.

Business reply on Google

Hi, Dezignstar. We're very sorry to read that you didn’t have a 5-Star experience with us at our San Francisco Thrifty Car Rental location. We would like to be given the chance to review your concerns. Please copy and paste the following link to your browser https://www.thrifty.com/us/en/support to see if we can be of further assistance in regards to your experience. Thank you!

BadWait & DelaysFrom Google Reviews
Jun 18, 2026

Customer waited over an hour despite checking in online

Business reply on Google

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us regarding our San Francisco Thrifty Car Rental location Amanda. We're always striving to improve and can only do so with the helpful feedback that customers like you provide. To avoid this from happening again in the future, we're forwarding this feedback to the appropriate management for review. We truly hope this doesn't deter you from choosing us again in the future.

BadBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Jun 11, 2026

Up-charged for a different car and long wait time

Business reply on Google

Hi, Blaine. We're very sorry to read that you didn’t have a 5-Star experience with us at our San Francisco Thrifty Car Rental location. We would like to be given the chance to review your concerns. Please copy and paste the following link to your browser https://www.thrifty.com/us/en/support to see if we can be of further assistance in regards to your experience. Thank you!

BadCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jun 10, 2026

Employee tried to upsell, then claimed reserved car was unavailable

Business reply on Google

Hi, Besna. We’re extremely sorry to read about your experience at our San Francisco Thrifty Car Rental location. We do appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and providing us with this feedback. We're always striving to improve and truly appreciate your review.

BadCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Jun 2, 2026

Reserved car not available; offered smaller car for same price.

Business reply on Google

Hi, Martin. We're very sorry to read that you didn’t have a 5-Star experience with us at our San Francisco Thrifty Car Rental location. We would like to be given the chance to review your concerns. Please copy and paste the following link to your browser https://www.thrifty.com/us/en/support to see if we can be of further assistance in regards to your experience. Thank you!

BadCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
May 31, 2026

Online check-in failed, no staff, then offered a smaller car.

Business reply on Google

Hi, Kelly. We’re extremely sorry to read about your experience at our San Francisco Thrifty Car Rental location. We do appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and providing us with this feedback. We're always striving to improve and truly appreciate your review.

Very BadBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
May 29, 2026

Charged $27 instead of $8 for late return, cars were dirty

Business reply on Google

Hello. I’m very sorry to hear about your experience at our San Francisco International Airport Thrifty Car Rental. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us, and I appreciate you taking the time to share it. We’re always looking for ways to improve, and your review helps us do just that. Thank you!

BadWait & DelaysFrom Google Reviews
May 26, 2026

Long wait and no reserved car available, offered more expensive alternative

Business reply on Google

Hello, Jyothi. We sincerely apologize for the wait time you experienced at our San Francisco Thrifty Car Rental location. Management does make every attempt to staff accordingly. Please know we will be in contact with the appropriate management regarding this delay so we can prevent this from happening again. We truly hope this doesn't deter you from choosing us again in the future for all of your rental needs.

BadBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
May 25, 2026

Forced to pay extra to downgrade from an unsuitable vehicle.

Business reply on Google

Hi, Chris. We're very sorry to read that you didn’t have a 5-Star experience with us at our San Francisco Thrifty Car Rental location. We would like to be given the chance to review your concerns. Please copy and paste the following link to your browser https://www.thrifty.com/us/en/support to see if we can be of further assistance in regards to your experience. Thank you!

Very BadBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
May 23, 2026

Misleading charges for unrequested services, no refund provided.

Business reply on Google

Hi, Tina. We're very sorry to read that you didn’t have a 5-Star experience with us at our San Francisco Thrifty Car Rental location. We would like to be given the chance to review your concerns. Please copy and paste the following link to your browser https://www.thrifty.com/us/en/support to see if we can be of further assistance in regards to your experience. Thank you!

BadBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
May 6, 2026

Rental company added unwanted upgrades and insurance to the bill

Business reply on Google

Hi, Wayne. We’re extremely sorry to read about your experience at our San Francisco Thrifty Car Rental location. We do appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and providing us with this feedback. We're always striving to improve and truly appreciate your review.

BadBilling & ChargesFrom Google Reviews
Apr 12, 2026

Forced to pay additional 'local taxes' despite full prepayment

Business reply on Google

Hi. We're very sorry to read that you didn’t have a 5-Star experience with us at our San Francisco Thrifty Car Rental location. We would like to be given the chance to review your concerns. Please copy and paste the following link to your browser https://www.thrifty.com/us/en/support to see if we can be of further assistance in regards to your experience. Thank you!

BadWait & DelaysFrom Google Reviews
Mar 27, 2026

Long wait times and reserved car unavailable due to staff inefficiency.

Business reply on Google

Hi, Abbey. I’m very sorry to hear that your experience at our San Francisco Thrifty Car Rental didn’t meet your expectations. This isn’t the level of service we strive to provide. We truly hope you’ll give us another chance in the future. Thank you for your feedback!

BadWait & DelaysFrom Google Reviews
Mar 22, 2026

Long wait times and slow staff at car rental pickup

Business reply on Google

Hi, Nicole. We’re extremely sorry to read about your experience at our San Francisco Thrifty Car Rental location. We do appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and providing us with this feedback. We're always striving to improve and truly appreciate your review.

Very BadCustomer ServiceFrom Google Reviews
Mar 16, 2026

Rental car not available at agreed price; pressured to upgrade.

Business reply on Google

Hi, Jane. We’re extremely sorry to read about your experience at our San Francisco Thrifty Car Rental location. We do appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and providing us with this feedback. We're always striving to improve and truly appreciate your review.

BadWait & DelaysFrom Google Reviews
Dec 28, 2025

Long wait and no car available despite reservation

Business reply on Google

Hello, Anthony. We sincerely apologize for the wait time you experienced at our San Francisco Thrifty Car Rental location. Management does make every attempt to staff accordingly. Please know we will be in contact with the appropriate management regarding this delay so we can prevent this from happening again. We truly hope this doesn't deter you from choosing us again in the future for all of your rental needs.