Thrifty Car Rental at Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia International Airport is one of the largest airports in the United States of America, and is the busiest in the state of Pennsylvania. It is used as a hub by US Airways and UPS Airlines, and is served by many other airline companies as well, for example, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Virgin American and Air Canada. The airport serves around 30 million passengers per year in total, of which about 5 million are international. Arriving passengers may like to hire a car from Thrifty Philadelphia International Airport, one of the car rental companies available, as a private vehicle is convenient for access to any area of the city. The airport car hire companies offer competitive rates and a wide selection of quality vehicles.

Thrifty is one of the most popular car hire companies in the United States of America, but also has rental locations in many other countries of the world. Since their establishment many years ago, they have always strived to provide their customers with some of the most competitive car rental rates and vehicles of a high quality that are reliable and mechanically sound. The company is also known to offer many unique services that help to expedite the car rental process, and assist customers to save money whilst travelling. Any customer, even occasional renters, can become members of the Blue Chip Program, and enjoy shorter queues at the rental counters, and in general, quicker and easier reservations, rentals and returns. The membership is free of charge, and available to persons who qualify for car rental. Members also have access to the Blue Chip Rewards Program, with the opportunity to earn free rental days.

There are business rental programs that can be beneficial from Thrifty as well, and vehicles that are needed for a longer period are possible to arrange. The Multi-Month Rental Program allows customers to hire a car for up to eleven months without the need to return it until the rental contract has expired. A corporate account is required for longer-term reservations. Charges for the rental will automatically be made to the renter’s credit card or to their Thrifty billing account.

At Philadelphia Airport, there are seven terminal buildings, all of which are fully equipped with facilities for their arriving and departing passengers. Many have walkways between them, but Terminal F which is further away has a free shuttle bus for transfers. The buses are, however, mainly used on the secure side of the airport. The Philadelphia International Airport car hire companies also run shuttle services between the terminals and their facilities, as they are located at a short distance from where passengers will arrive. The buses used are free of charge, can accommodate a passenger’s luggage items and may be equipped with a wheelchair lift. Arrangements can be made with Thrifty for meeting the shuttle bus, or customers can use the information telephones in the arrival areas to call Thrifty for a shuttle.

To collect your rented car you will need to prove that you are at least 21 years of age, and will be asked to show a valid drivers license. 21 is the minimum age required for car rental at PHL, however, drivers younger than 25 will pay higher rental rates and may not be permitted to choose categories that contain larger or specialty cars. A young renter may also not use a debit card at the start of the rental period. Major credit cards such as American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Discover, Sears, GE Capital, PHH and Diner’s Club Int’l are accepted. The driving license of the customer should have been issued in the United States, otherwise, a passport and perhaps an International Driving Permit will be required. Canadian-endorsed licenses are also accepted.

Thrifty’s vehicles are hired by category, rather than by their specific make and model, and could be similar to the Chevrolet Aveo in the Economy class, the Ford Focus in the Compact class, the Dodge Avenger in the Midsize class and the Ford Fusion in the Standard category. The Ford Taurus in the Fullsize category is another popular vehicle, with plenty of room for passengers and luggage. It could also come with some nice features such as air conditioning, power steering and airbag protection. The smaller cars are ideal for city-driving, however, are quite capable of taking on the long road as well. They are fuel-efficient, eco-friendly and come with lower rental rates than the larger sedans, SUVs and Minivans for hire. Further vehicles for hire from Thrifty include the Ford Crown Victoria, Ford Escape, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, Chevrolet Traverse, Chevrolet Suburban, Dodge Caravan and Ford E350. The Ford E250 is a large twelve-passenger van.

From the Philadelphia International Airport car rental companies, one way hire services can be arranged, child seats and satellite navigation systems can be hired and hand controls may be requested by persons with a lower limb disability. Thrifty one way hires are available for most vehicle categories, and may be returned to any location in the same state or in a nearby state. Cars may, however, not be permitted to leave the country. Items of equipment required for a rental will cost a few extra dollars, however, Thrifty’s hand control equipment is free of charge. All equipment required is recommended to be hired in advance. Cars hired earlier often come with cheaper rental rates as well.

Thrifty, at Philadelphia International Airport, will be happy to provide further information regarding their vehicles and services.

Address:
Philadelphia Intl Airport (PHL)
7500 Holstein Avenue
Philadelphia, PA United States 19153

Telephone Number: (877) 283-0898