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Thrifty, Vancouver International Airport Car hire

Thrifty 4000+ ratings, 42 reviews

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

8.3 / 10 Very good

Best Price Car Hire at Vancouver Airport(YVR)

Last updated on: January 1, 2026

Thrifty - Vancouver International Airport Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

3880 GRANT MCCONACHIE WAY,RICHMOND,BC,V7B 1K2,CA

Telephone

+16046061655

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - Vancouver International Airport car hire location is in terminal

You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - Vancouver International Airport car hire.

Rental counter is conveniently located just steps from YVR's terminal on the ground floor of the parkade.

Drop-off Instructions

Please set your GPS to the multi-level Parkade, address:5140 Grant McConachie Wy, Richmond, BC V7B 1V1,Canada. Google map link:https://maps.app.goo.gl/D6Xuuum1Et4eurS28. Look for the "Car Rental Return" signs at the airport and follow directions to the parking.

Opening Hours

Days of WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Opening hours
06:00 -23:59
06:00 -23:59
06:00 -23:59
06:00 -23:59
06:00 -23:59
06:00 -23:59
06:00 -23:59

Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)
Representative Car ModelsDeposit Amount(approx.)Business Days Required for Refund

Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others.

Pack up ^
USD300-500030-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car hire from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

20 - 99 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 20 - 24 years old with charge of CAD 15 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

Original Japanese Driving Licence + Dealer translation

Translation templates provided by car rental companies, available online for free: https://jp.qeeq.com/tld-topic

Original South Korea Driving License (English version)

An English translation must be provided on the back of the driver's license.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full Driving License issued in Canada

Additional Extras

Extras Prices
Extras Prices
Additional driver
Additional driver
Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.
CAD 15/day
GPS rental
GPS rental
Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.
CAD 16.99/day
Winter tires rental
Winter tires rental
Operated safely on surfaces including pavement (wet or dry), mud, ice, or snow.
CAD 25/day
Infant car seat rental
Infant car seat rental
Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months).
CAD 13.99/day
capped at CAD 91
Child car seat rental
Child car seat rental
Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌
USD 13.99/day
capped at USD 91
Child booster seat rental
Child booster seat rental
Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg
USD 13.99/day
capped at USD 91

Cross Border

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Depending on which countries to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
United States
Driving into any contiguous states U.S. and Canada are allowed, please kindly inform the counter when picking up the car, however, it's not allowed to travel into Alaska, the Yukon, or the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, or Mexico. It's recommended to have PERS cover when using vehicles in cross-border rentals for USA and Canada.

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess:

CAD 300-500

Theft Insurance Excess:

CAD 300-500

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.4 km from Vancouver Airport

Hotels

3.4 km from Brand New House With Garden View

3.9 km from Coast Vancouver Airport Hotel

4.7 km from Dunbar Guest House

Other Landmarks

9.8 km from False Creek

10.5 km from Yaletown

11.8 km from Coal Harbour

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coordinates: 49.193442 -123.18119

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Guest Reviews

Total points： 8.3 / 10 Very good

  • Vehicle condition: 1.2
  • Vehicle cleanliness: 1.0
  • Spaciousness: 1.0
  • Counter staff: 1.1
  • Pick-up location: 0.9
  • Drop-off location: 0.9
  • Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
  • Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

  • C.HSIAO

    Vancouver

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Will rent again
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  • N.Hall

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    The whole process was effortless. We were fortunate that we had no queue to wait in. The lady who dealt with us was friendly, helpful, no pressure, we decided on having a sat nav and the car we booked didn't have one installed so she upgraded us to a better suv. Nissan Murano. Beautiful car. Drop off was easy to. Overall 10/10.
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  • N.Sinclair

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Car was great but a gas guzzler
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  • Narin

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Clean and new car
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  • N.wright

    Vancouver

    6.7 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Thrifty are absolute scam artists. Did not tell us about the extra fees. Ended up paying almost double the amount. Pathetic service
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  • L.White

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    The car was great in size, would have been better to have GPS, the vehicle wasn’t old but lacked in features, otherwise no issues
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  • Wordsworth Alcott

    Vancouver

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

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  • Claude Peter

    Vancouver

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Staff kindly reminded me that I didn't need to refill the tank before returning the car. Although I didn't use much fuel, it still felt considerate.
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  • Aldrich Lloyd

    Vancouver

    4 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

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  • Genevieve

    Vancouver

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

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  • Marshall Nora

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Satisfied, easy and quick pickup and drop off!
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  • Peter Wallace

    Vancouver

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

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  • Ruby Micah

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Excellent service, easy procedures, quick pickup and return.
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  • Warner Sassoon

    Vancouver

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

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  • Cash Stevenson

    Vancouver

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

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  • Wendy Wordsworth

    Vancouver

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

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  • Deirdre Bartlett

    Vancouver

    4 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

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  • Stanley Dillon

    Vancouver

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Average service. Not sure if it was because we arrived a bit early, but after completing the paperwork, the wait for the car was slightly long.
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  • Clark House

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    The car rental experience with THRIFTY in Vancouver was very pleasant. The vehicle was clean and well-maintained, and the pickup and drop-off process was quick and easy. The staff were polite and professional. I will definitely use THRIFTY again in the future.
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  • Shirley James

    Vancouver

    4 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

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  • William Bertha

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Overall very satisfied. Just cross the road after exiting the airport to reach the car rental company. No waiting in line, just provide the reservation information, get a brief explanation, and take the keys.
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  • Mary Giles

    Vancouver

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    It was okay, no upselling.
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  • Cathy Whit

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    I have rented cars abroad twice, both times with QEEQ (in Canada and Turkey). The vehicles were in excellent condition, the procedures were simple, and the return process was incredibly fast!
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  • Marcia McCarthy

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Overall, it was fine. The staff had a good attitude when returning the car.
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  • Lena Saxton

    Vancouver

    4 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

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  • Octavia Edith

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Very satisfied. The car had only driven 76 kilometers. It's a brand new car with the user manual still sealed. The only downside is that the steering wheel tends to loosen momentarily when turning, causing oversteering. After getting used to it, you need to correct the steering in advance. Upon checking, I didn't find any excessive looseness in the steering. I'm not sure what the issue is, but I got used to correcting the steering in advance. To avoid trouble, I didn't switch to another car on my second rental.
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  • Genevieve

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Very efficient
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  • Bowen Carroll

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Very good.
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  • Lucy Sweet

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Very satisfied. Although there were questions about insurance during pickup, once informed that I already purchased it through the rental platform, the counter quickly handed me the car without any further hassle.
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  • Archer Broad

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Very satisfied. I booked a seven-seater car, but after picking it up and loading the luggage, I discovered it only had six seats. I drove back to exchange the car, and the staff were happy to assist.
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  • Lennon Jimmy

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Very satisfied
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  • Sam

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Friendly customer service who took great concern about the distance that the vehicle would be travelling given the weather conditions and upgraded to an all wheel drive vehicle. Thankyou Thrifty!
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  • Augustine Windsor

    Vancouver

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Average service, neither enthusiastic nor indifferent.
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  • Joyce Funk

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    The service was excellent, and the car was almost brand new.
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  • Catherine Connor

    Vancouver

    4 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

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  • Barton Hart

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Very nice, clear, and efficient.
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  • Julian Holt

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Satisfied
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  • Ina Attlee

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Very satisfied! I got to use a Tesla for the cost of a Toyota Corolla. It was my first time driving one, and the staff patiently provided guidance. Of course, you need to know some English. Although the trunk is a bit small, the overall experience was excellent.
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  • Atwood Walsh

    Vancouver

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    It's okay.
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  • Renata Tate

    Vancouver

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Very satisfied
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  • Stacey

    Vancouver

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

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  • Dorothy Hansom

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Great experience. Although I had to wait 50 minutes to pick up the car at 3 PM, I returned to the site at 8 PM, and there was still staff waiting. The vehicle was nearly brand new, with only 17,000 kilometers driven. It had strong performance and easily accommodated 7 people plus 3-4 large pieces of luggage.
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  • Rosalind Wilmot(t)

    Vancouver

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Very satisfied
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  • Dawn Meredith

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Very satisfied
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  • Sophia Buckle

    Vancouver

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Great service! Easy pick-up and drop-off.
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  • Philip Goldsmith

    Vancouver

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

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  • Eileen Doherty

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Picking up and returning the car at the airport is very convenient. Having a car available upon arrival greatly improved the efficiency of the entire trip.
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  • Celeste Jack

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Very satisfied
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  • August Bessemer

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Very good
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  • Egbert Eve

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    The main reason is it's very convenient. You can pick up and return the car directly at the airport.
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  • Oswald Norris

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Extremely satisfied
    Read More >

  • Alan Harry

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Excellent
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  • Chapman May

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Very quick, all documents were complete, which is great.
    Read More >

  • Norman Rockefeller

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Very satisfied.
    Read More >

  • Denise McDonald

    Vancouver

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2026

    Good, affordable and efficient.
    Read More >

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Where is the Car hire Store Location?

3880 GRANT MCCONACHIE WAY,RICHMOND,BC,V7B 1K2,CA

What is the Telephone Number?

+16046061655

How to Pick up from Branch or Car Park & After Hours Pickup Must-know?

The Thrifty - Vancouver International Airport car hire location is in terminal

You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - Vancouver International Airport car hire.

Rental counter is conveniently located just steps from YVR's terminal on the ground floor of the parkade.

How to Return The Rental Car, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return Instructions?

Please set your GPS to the multi-level Parkade, address:5140 Grant McConachie Wy, Richmond, BC V7B 1V1,Canada. Google map link:https://maps.app.goo.gl/D6Xuuum1Et4eurS28. Look for the "Car Rental Return" signs at the airport and follow directions to the parking.

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car hire Store?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

What are the Driver Age Requirements for this Car hire Store?

20 - 99 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 20 - 24 years old with charge of CAD 15 per day approximately.

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car hire Store?

The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

  • For foreign renters, you need to bring:

    Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

    Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

    Original Japanese Driving Licence + Dealer translation

    Translation templates provided by car rental companies, available online for free: https://jp.qeeq.com/tld-topic

    Original South Korea Driving License (English version)

    An English translation must be provided on the back of the driver's license.

  • For local renters, you need to bring:

    Full Driving License issued in Canada

Additional Extras

  • Additional driver CAD 15/day

    Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.

  • GPS rental CAD 16.99/day

    Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.

  • Winter tires rental CAD 25/day

    Operated safely on surfaces including pavement (wet or dry), mud, ice, or snow.

  • Infant car seat rental CAD 13.99/day

    capped at CAD 91

    Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months).

  • Child car seat rental USD 13.99/day

    capped at USD 91

    Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌

  • Child booster seat rental USD 13.99/day

    capped at USD 91

    Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

  • Airports

    0.4 km from Vancouver Airport

  • Hotels

    3.4 km from Brand New House With Garden View

    3.9 km from Coast Vancouver Airport Hotel

    4.7 km from Dunbar Guest House

  • Other Landmarks

    9.8 km from False Creek

    10.5 km from Yaletown

    11.8 km from Coal Harbour

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