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2.0

Double charged (not pending holds--actual charges) and still waiting for a response from the company. Many pre-trip messages insisting that I should check in online to "skip the desk and go straight to the car." Fortunately I didn't do that, because upon arrival, numerous unhappy travelers were turned away at the garage and sent back to the desk to check in. There were physical signs everywhere asking people to check in online and go straight to the garage. Terrible treatment at the desk. The person lied and said, verbatim, "We only have electric cars right now." and asked if I needed instructions on how to find charging stations. I insisted on a gas car and suddenly he was able to make one available--for twice the price we had reserved online! Don't lie to me and say there are not any gas cars then. Bad service in general too. He asked me how to spell my name WHILE actively holding my photo ID, and then later asked "What kind of card is that" after I had paid. (He meant Visa vs. Mastercard, which, again, you have my card. Stop wasting my time.) Car center console was dirty with brown sticky residue. Horrible experience start to finish, and I'm still not even finished since I'm still waiting for the charges to be corrected.Reviewed 2024 Sept 06

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2.0

I accidentally rented an electric car… in thrifts defense I did not read the description before I purchased. It wasn’t until I was 30m away from the airport that I realized. Took forever to charge the car. The car only had 200mi on it to empty when I rented it. Also did not interact with anyone to get the car it was all online, turned in the keys to a human but that’s it.Reviewed 2024 Aug 28

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4.0

Wildly inconvenient. I was given an electric rental that was not fully charged. I spent much of my vacation frantically looking for chargers to get it charged and wasted time I had planned for visiting instead on waiting for a rental car to charge. There should be warning or pop up pr some kind of instructions to renter that they are receiving a fully electric car so they know ahead of time and can swap if need be.Reviewed 2024 Aug 26

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2.0

The wait was long. Car wasn't available. Ended up cancelling and taking an Uber to/from the wedding.Reviewed 2024 Aug 19

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10.0

Hassan the attendant was AWESOMEReviewed 2024 Aug 19

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6.0

Customer service was great! The only problems were the price doubling form the first quote, and now a $78 toll charge. I did go through some tolls, but certainly not $78 worth. Ended up being WAY more expensive than I planned.Reviewed 2024 Jun 16

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2.0

I’ve rented many many times and this was worst experience ever. 1:40 mins waiting in line to get y vehicle. Only car rental place with a line. People were gettin out of line and going to other agencies it was so badReviewed 2024 Jun 03

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8.0

Better signage when returning rental, it gets difficult to read when trying to drive and read with others trying to return and figure out what road and ramp to take to return garageReviewed 2024 Mar 19

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2.0

Our pickup experience was horrible!! At first, the man I spoke with was very nice and picking up the car was easy. I installed the car seat (ridiculous they charge for these, they are legally required for safety) and went to pick up my husband and son at our hotel. When we tried to get my son in the seat, we realized the straps would not tighten properly on the seat. The drivers seat was also too high to the ceiling for my torso height causing my view of the road to be blocked by the rear view mirror. We returned to the rental counter to get a new car seat and swap vehicles. It was 10:05 am or so at this point. We did not get on the road until 11:30AM due to so much back and forth trying to do a simple car seat and vehicle swap. We were repeatedly told to go to the wrong area for assistance, and had to drive through the Boston airport property each time to get there only to be told nobody could help us. It was extremely frustrating and delayed our trip by hours. Our poor toddler was stuck in his car seat for way more time than necessary as a result. Horrible experience.Reviewed 2023 Nov 15

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2.0

I canceled the trip due to a death in the family and was not given a refundReviewed 2023 Nov 14

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2.0

We rented a compact SUV to be picked up on Friday at 7PM. We arrived to the rental car center to find no lines at all other vendors and a line of what had to be 100 people waiting for cars at Thrifty. There was one poor employee that looked like he was going to cry. The line was long because they had no cars. We received no notification that there were no cars. We were driving at least two hours north to New Hampshire so we made a whole new reservation with Avis. I have been told I can submit that reservation to make up for the difference in price for the purchase at Thrifty. How is this ok when they were significantly overbooked and had no product?! Will never book this way again.Reviewed 2023 Nov 13

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4.0

The line to pick up the car was 90 minutes.Reviewed 2023 Oct 31

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• What is the best location to pick up my vehicle when I book Thrifty car rentals in Boston?

  The most convenient location to pick up a Thrifty rental when arriving at Logan International Airport (BOS) is the dedicated rental car center situated on the airport grounds. This central facility houses various rental agencies, including Thrifty, providing a seamless and efficient process for travelers. From the airport terminals, you can easily access the rental car center via complimentary shuttle buses, which run at regular intervals.

• Are pets allowed in vehicles when I book Thrifty car rentals in Boston?

  Thrifty welcomes pets in their vehicles, though they stress that vehicles must be returned without damage and in the same condition in which they were rented. Excessive pet hair or odors will result in extra cleaning charges. We recommend using appropriate crating equipment to keep your pets secured, as well as seat covers and blankets to prevent unnecessary messes.

• What is the minimum age required when I book Thrifty car rentals in Boston?

  In Boston, drivers looking to rent a car must be at least 21 years old. However, it's important to note that drivers under 25 might be required to pay a young driver's fee. In addition, drivers must be in possession of a valid driver’s license, standard auto insurance, and a credit card in their name. International drivers may need to present their passport and an international driver’s permit as well.

• How much does it cost to rent a car from Thrifty in Boston?

  On average a rental car from Thrifty in Boston costs ₪247 per day.

• What is the most popular rental car from Thrifty in Boston?

  Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Thrifty in Boston.

• How many car rental locations does Thrifty have in Boston?

  Thrifty has 2 rental locations in Boston. Take a look at our Thrifty rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

• Does Thrifty have a car rental location at the airport: Logan Intl airport (BOS)?

  Yes

• Does Thrifty offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Logan Intl airport (BOS)?

  Yes