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Top tips for renting a car from Thrifty at Los Angeles Airport
Visitors who book Thrifty car rentals at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will find an array of vehicles to suit their trip. Thrifty has an impressive fleet of vehicles that are appropriate for any trip purpose or party size, including small, medium, and large sedans, a range of SUVs, minivans, luxury cars, and more. Travelers who may be planning to explore California’s vast network of national parks and outdoor activities will appreciate Thrifty’s selection of pickup trucks, which include extended cab models that can accommodate five adults with three bags, and there is plenty of room in the back for gear.
Travelers who are in pursuit of the most minimal carbon impact during their rental can opt for one of Thrifty’s EVs (electric vehicles). Thrifty offers a range of vehicles that are fully electric and require charging instead of gas. In Los Angeles, an area known for a lot of highway commuting, EVs keep your gas spending at a minimum while allowing you to drive like a local. If you have never driven an EV before, a rental is a great way to do an extended test drive and explore their performance.
Renters who are looking for the best deal when they book Thrifty car rentals at Los Angeles Airport (LAX) should check out the Supplier Choice program. When you search for your Thrifty car rental through KAYAK, opt for Supplier Choice or Supplier Choice SUV. This option waives your ability to select the make and model of your rental vehicle, but in return, you are offered significant savings. This option is great if you have flexibility in your vehicle choice, and you like to drive a range of vehicles.
When you opt for Thrifty car rentals at Los Angeles Airport, don’t miss out on participating in Blue Chip, Thrifty’s loyalty program. Blue Chip Rewards is a great program that allows you to earn free rental days at Thrifty, instead of frequent flyer miles. All you have to do is select Blue Chip Rewards when becoming a Blue Chip member. Afterward, Thrifty keeps track of your rental days. Once you have completed 16 rental days, Thrifty issues a free rental day certificate, which you can use toward any size of vehicle from compact to full-size.
25% of our users found rental cars from Thrifty at Los Angeles Airport for $38 or less
Book your rental car at Los Angeles Airport from Thrifty at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
Intermediate rental cars from Thrifty at Los Angeles Airport are around 23% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car from Thrifty at Los Angeles Airport
How do I access Thrifty Car Rentals at Los Angeles Airport?
After arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), make your way from Arrivals to the baggage claim area. From the baggage claim, exit the airport and look for the rental car shuttle bus. Take the rental car shuttle to Thrifty’s LAX branch at 9000 Airport Boulevard, where the Thrifty team will be ready to assist you. Thrifty at Los Angeles Airport is open 24 hours per day, seven days per week, so you do not need to worry if you have a late evening or early morning departure or arrival.
Does Thrifty offer long-term rentals at Los Angeles Airport?
Corporate customers traveling for business can take advantage of Thrifty’s long-term rentals, which may extend for months. Thrifty’s extended rentals are easy to book. After booking your long-term rental and signing your rental agreement, your long term rental vehicle is available to you until the reservation ends; you don’t have to check back in with the branch. Thrifty’s long-term rental charges are invoiced monthly, enabling you to focus on your work and enjoy your rental.
Do Thrifty Car rentals at Los Angeles Airport have any add-ons to supplement my rental?
Thrifty has many available add-ons to suit your needs. If you are not familiar with the Los Angeles area, opt for an available GPS device, and let Thrifty navigate L.A. traffic. Families with children can take advantage of child, infant, or booster seats. Thrifty also offers SiriusXM satellite radio, which gives you commercial free music, sports, talk, news, and other programming. Beyond that, Thrifty branches offer car chargers, USB cords, phone mounts, and other electronics travel accessories, so you can ensure you’ll have everything you need during your drive.
How much does it cost to rent a car from Thrifty at Los Angeles Airport?
On average a rental car from Thrifty at Los Angeles Airport costs $46 per day.
What is the most popular rental car from Thrifty at Los Angeles Airport?
Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Thrifty at Los Angeles Airport.
Where can I find Thrifty car rentals at Los Angeles Airport?
9000 Airport Boulevard is the closest Thrifty rental location to Los Angeles Airport. The telephone number for this location is +1 310 258 3000.
Does Thrifty offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?
Yes
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" was quick and friendly"(in 959 reviews)
"good "(in 242 reviews)
"The was nice and very professional."(in 959 reviews)
Cons
"The of cigarette smoke."(in 161 reviews)
"The was filthy."(in 2245 reviews)
"The agent to was extremely rude with a terrible attitude."(in 2245 reviews)
Overall Rating4.8 MediocreBased on 221 reviews
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2.0
Someone needs to put on a separate site that your website NEVER honors the car that is being advertised and it’s always some different type of car that is supposedly similar to the car in the picture advertised. Maybe a website that is viewed anytime a person tries to rent a car through Kayak that is not the car they will receive. Also, it was over a hour wait to get the car when we first showed up on property.Reviewed Jun 13 2025
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Almost an hour to get the car after check in. No place to sit. Staff was rude. When car finally came it was dirty inside and out Stay awayReviewed May 31 2025
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6.0
The lady issuing my vehicle was shady. Tried her best to get me to buy more insurance. Tried her best to make me buy a very expensive toll pass that I didn’t need. Would not go with Thrifty or their partner agencies again. D!ckheqds.Reviewed Mar 16 2025
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4.0
Pick up in Lós Angeles and we will return in Las Vegas on 01.01.25 in Hertz 1815 Sahara Avenue. However, at the scheduled return, the rental company was closed with no instructions on where to leave the car. When we called the central office, they told us we would have to return it at another location or keep the car for an additional day. Since we already had plans, we couldn’t go to another agency to return it. Therefore, we kept the car for one more day.Reviewed Jan 3 2025
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Bait and switch pricing. Quoted 65 dollars per day but charged 3x the price. Never using them again.Reviewed Dec 26 2024
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Great experience !Reviewed Nov 21 2024
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4.0
Pick up was great. Rico, who was helping me, was an absolute pleasure. However, driving off the lot was the worst experience. It took me close to 45 mins to leave. It was the slowest process to leave. Will never be renting a car from LAX again.Reviewed Oct 13 2024
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Fast and easy.Reviewed Oct 6 2024
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Horrible, disorganized, chaotic scene when we arrived at the rental desk. Took almost three hours to get our car from the time we walked into the agency. I hope people read this and about in the future.Reviewed Oct 5 2024
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Pick up was terrible, long waiting line very very long, online check line was offered and when I got at the very end, it didn’t work so I had to go see a staff a counter because the online don’t always work from what I understand from the staff and it happened the exact same thing to the family we were travelling with. At counter, they were trying to sell us all kind of coverage, insurance although we declined…. We lost about 20 mins just for that when it only took 10 mins to complet the rental. But drop off was pretty smooth.Reviewed Aug 11 2024
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I waited in line for 3 and 1/2 hours to pick up the car I had reserved and paid for. No explanation as to why it took so long. No apology. Then when we got the car, it stunk of cigarettes and marijuana. Needless to say, I will definitely not be using Thrifty or Kayak ever again.Reviewed Aug 10 2024
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