Top tips for renting a car from Thrifty in Portland
When choosing Thrifty car rentals in Portland, Oregon, consider your itinerary and the number of passengers to determine the most suitable vehicle type. A compact or midsize car is the most practical for urban exploration and city driving due to its maneuverability and fuel efficiency. If you plan to explore Oregon's beautiful natural surroundings, consider an SUV or a vehicle with an all-wheel drive for rough roads and mountainous terrain.
Thrifty's rewards program, Blue Chip Rewards, offers savings and perks for frequent renters. As a member, you can enjoy priority service, faster check-ins, and expedited returns, saving time during the rental process. Blue Chip points, earned during each rental, can be redeemed for free rental days. The program also offers exclusive discounts and promotions to its members, making it a great choice for those who regularly rent at Thrifty.
Thrifty's Supplier's Choice Rate is a smart way to save on car rentals. With this flexible option, you'll get a vehicle from a leading car brand, like Ford, Toyota, and Nissan. While the specific make, model, and vehicle class will vary, you can trust that you'll get a quality car from their fleet that meets your needs. This option is ideal if you are sticking to a budget and don’t have specific requirements or preferences for your rental car. Choosing this option may even lead to an unexpected upgrade.
Thrifty offers one-way rental options, which allow you to pick up the rental at one location and then drop it off at another within specified regions. However, one-way rentals may be subject to additional fees, and availability can vary depending on your chosen location. It's essential to check with Thrifty for specific terms and conditions, including drop-off location options and associated charges.
Compact rental cars from Thrifty in Portland are around 36% cheaper than other car types, on average.
FAQs about renting a car from Thrifty in Portland
Where are the best pickup locations for Thrifty car rentals in Portland?
Thrifty offers a convenient pickup location at Portland International Airport (PDX) for travelers arriving by air. This location provides quick access to rental vehicles just outside the airport terminals on the first level of the short-term parking garage. The rental desk is open from 7 am to midnight, seven days a week. Thrifty also has a downtown office, which might fit your travel plans better. This location is at 330 Southwest Pine Street in the heart of downtown, also convenient to Union Station. This office, however, has limited hours on Saturday and is closed on Sunday, so if you need a car on the weekend, picking it up from the airport would be best.
What different car rental amenities are offered at Thrifty in Portland?
The amenities at Thrifty were designed to make your rental more flexible, convenient, and safe. Additional options like GPS navigation systems, child safety seats, and other driver services add convenience and safety to your rental. They offer a variety of vehicle types, from compact cars to SUVs, catering to different travel needs. For added comfort with the rental process, they offer pickup and drop-off services at both the airport and downtown locations.
Where are the best places to park Thrifty car rentals in Portland?
When exploring the city, look for SmartPark garages throughout the downtown area that provide convenient and affordable options. Additionally, the Pearl District offers street parking, but it can be competitive. The Mississippi Avenue neighborhood provides free street parking on the east side, while the Alberta Arts District has plenty of metered spaces. You might also find parking near Washington Park and take a shuttle to explore attractions like the International Rose Test Garden and the Oregon Zoo. Be sure to read street and lot signs carefully for specific details and availability.
What is the most popular rental car from Thrifty in Portland?
Intermediate (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Thrifty in Portland.
How many car rental locations does Thrifty have in Portland?
Thrifty has 3 rental locations in Portland. 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: Portland airport (PDX)?
Yes
Does Thrifty offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Portland airport (PDX)?
Yes
Reviews for Thrifty in Portland
Overall Rating6.2 OkayBased on 135 reviews
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.4
Overall
6.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.5
Value for money
6.2
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2.0
The line to pick up the car was winding around and over 20 people deep when I arrived. They had one person working. Each person was taking around 10 minutes to assist- if you do the math, that’s over two hours to pick up the car. There was an option to pay $30 to skip the line but that resulted in an error message. I eventually cancelled the reservation and walked right up to a different counterReviewed 2025 Jun 15
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2.0
Very poor overall. After booking with you we noticed immediately the pick up and drop off times were way off. The experience dealing with your company from that point forward with 4 days still remaining before the pick up date was abhorrentReviewed 2025 May 26
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8.0
Booked a full-sized 12 passenger van online, when arrived at Thrifty their computer showed a mini-van but since our reservation clearly stated "Ford Transit Van", Thrifty quickly corrected their system and honored our exact reservation.Reviewed 2024 Dec 05
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2.0
No Cars but they took a reservation....Reviewed 2024 Sept 10
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2.0
Completely disorganized. Couldn't figure out if I had rented with thrifty, Hertz, kayak, or Expedia. Failure to provide me a working confirmation number. Vehicle was different from what I specifically rented. Telephone operator non existent at either San Diego international and Portland international. Customer service non existent. Can't login and make changes online because confirmation number didn't work (this is a recurring issue since I can remember, every time I reant through a third party). I paid for prepaid gas when I picked up the vehicle then when I returned it, the tech had showed me that they never added it or charged my card for it. I'm not even done with my list but this is taking too much time. Good luck.Reviewed 2024 Sept 01
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2.0
I booked through Expedia. Not clear it was no cancel or no change. Had to change dates. Not allowed. Expedia customer service didn’t help, and Thrifty was greedy and short sighted. So I never picked up the car in Portland BECAUSE I WASN’T THERE because I moved my trip by three days to 8/24-26. So I’ll never rent from Thrifty ever again and never through Expedia either. Kayak also suspect. Lost like $290 and had the pleasure of getting all the helpful reminders over the last several days about the car I was not picking up nor returning but I was paying for. Terrible experience. So stupid as I rent a lot of cars and you or thrifty will not be beneficiaries of that. Haven’t been this irritated about travel in decades. Such a short sighted decision. I’ll enjoy my Sixt rental tomorrow and every other time I rent from now on.Reviewed 2024 Aug 24
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2.0
Thrifty promised a call or text to confirm our car. It never happened. Flight delay meant we arrived after closing. No info about what to do, no ability to get our car, no humans or options available on any phone number we called. Ultimately a security guard told us we could Uber to our hotel and the car rental companies usually reimburse. Spent $100 on car service and rented from someone else the next day.Reviewed 2024 Aug 23
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10.0
Everything was quick and easy with pickup and drop off. No complaints.Reviewed 2024 Aug 21
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2.0
I had a confirmed rental for 11 am at PDX (Portland airport). The car wasn't ready then, at least not according to the Thrifty app ("check-in to avoid the lines!"). I waited in the lines. One hour later, the car still wasn't ready. I was told there were delays at the car-wash and it would be another couple of hours. I ended up booking with another company. At 6:30 pm, the Thrifty app showed the car still wasn't ready...Reviewed 2024 Aug 13
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4.0
The car was great. Clean, and in great condition. My main issue was the cost was nothing like what I was quoted online I was quoted $170 for just over one days rental. The actual cost at the desk was nearly $400. I was supposed to get full to full fuel but was charged $40 dollars. I won't use kayak or thrifty again for car hire as a result.Reviewed 2024 Aug 10
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4.0
Pickup was disappointing. The clerk was nice and professional but when we ran my card the POS machine froze. So, the clerk rebooted it, ran my card again, and it was declined. I called the bank immediately and they informed me it was declined because the 1st time it was ran, it was authorized. The clerk said it wasn't showing in their system as being authorized. So, we ran it again and it said approved but again didn't show up in the system as approved. By this time, I had been charged twice and still had not been able to rent the vehicle. I had to go to Hertz and the manager had to manually rent the car to me. I now have to make sure I am reimbursed the 2 extra charges of nearly $800. What a hassle!!Reviewed 2024 Aug 09
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6.0
They wanted way too much money for five extra hours because my flight got changed. Had to sit at the airport for six extra hours.Reviewed 2024 Jul 29
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