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Thrifty, Calgary International Airport Car hire

Thrifty 3000+ ratings, 14 reviews

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

7.4 / 10 Good

Best Price Car Hire at Calgary Airport(YYC)

Last updated on: December 31, 2025

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

Address

2000 AIRPORT ROAD NE,CALGARY,AL,T2E 6Z8,CA

Telephone

4032211806

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - Calgary International Airport car hire location is located out of the airport

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

When arriving at the Calgary International Airport proceed directly to the rental counter. Follow the signs "Rental Car Centre" to Thrifty to obtain your rental agreement and vehicle keys.

Drop-off Instructions

Following “Car Return” sign when you enter the Calgary Airport area. Then find the car parking lot of Thrifty. Then, you can walk back to the airport.

Opening Hours

Days of WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Opening hours
07:00 -23:59
07:00 -23:59
07:00 -23:59
07:00 -23:59
07:00 -23:59
07:00 -23:59
07:00 -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
Child car seat rental
Child car seat rental
Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌
CAD 13.99/day
Child booster seat rental
Child booster seat rental
Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg
CAD 13.99/day

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

0.9 km from Calgary Airport

Railway Stations

10 km from City Hall C Train

10.1 km from Centre Street C Train

26.2 km from Somerset - Bridlewood

Hotels

0.2 km from Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel

0.2 km from Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Airport In-Terminal

1.3 km from The Westin Calgary Airport

Other Landmarks

10 km from Fort Calgary

10.2 km from McDougall Centre

10.4 km from Avatamsaka Buddhist Monastery

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location
coordinates: 51.13187 -114.011338

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Location Images

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Guest Reviews

Total points： 7.4 / 10 Good

  • Vehicle condition: 1.7
  • Vehicle cleanliness: 1.2
  • Spaciousness: 1.2
  • Counter staff: 1.7
  • Pick-up location: 1.2
  • Drop-off location: 1.1
  • Pick-up time: 0-10 mins
  • Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

  • K.Pelczar

    Calgary

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Saturday, January 3, 2026

    great car, easy to drive, clean . no complains :) had amazing vacation..thank you !!!!
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  • B.Morgan

    Calgary

    5.7 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Saturday, January 3, 2026

    The process pretty much went smooth but did have a time finding the drop off location. Parked in one spot only to be told that I needed to move it around. Also we chose to bring car back empty as they explained it was much cheaper as they got a deal at 93 cent. Overall I would certainly use Thrifty again as by far the cheapest. I did book it very early on, like March, for our trip in September.
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  • T.Tai

    Calgary

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Saturday, January 3, 2026

    They gave me a Jeep, which I didn’t like to drive. But now I know.
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  • Cyril Marcus

    Calgary

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Saturday, January 3, 2026

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  • Neil Margaret

    Calgary

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Saturday, January 3, 2026

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  • Mona Lou(ie)

    Calgary

    4 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Saturday, January 3, 2026

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  • Robin Darwin

    Calgary

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Saturday, January 3, 2026

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  • Fay Snow

    Calgary

    4 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Saturday, January 3, 2026

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  • Mabel Fielding

    Calgary

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Saturday, January 3, 2026

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  • Curitis Steele

    Calgary

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Saturday, January 3, 2026

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  • Michael Marner

    Calgary

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Saturday, January 3, 2026

    Acceptable
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  • Vivien Eliot

    Calgary

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Saturday, January 3, 2026

    Very satisfied
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  • Egbert Eve

    Calgary

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Saturday, January 3, 2026

    Very satisfied. When picking up the car, I upgraded to a premium SUV for an extra 15 CAD per day, which offered better driving comfort and more powerful performance. Locals in Canada tend to drive over the speed limit, but it doesn't feel overly dangerous. Additionally, they are courteous to pedestrians and drive civilly, making driving relatively safe. Hopefully, I won't receive any fines in the next 15 days.
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  • Alberta Job

    Calgary

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Saturday, January 3, 2026

    Easy to locate.
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  • Doreen Barrie

    Calgary

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Saturday, January 3, 2026

    Very smooth experience.
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  • T.Sotthisopha

    Calgary

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Saturday, January 3, 2026

    The staff was professional and quite helpful. He was not hesitate to repeat the explanation for me. Also, the pick up location was quite a bit confusing but the drop off was quick and swift. Luckily, the staff suggested about the car insurance which put your mind at ease.
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  • Meredith Flynn

    Calgary

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Saturday, January 3, 2026

    The car provided was brand new and clean!
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  • Mandel Rebecca

    Calgary

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Saturday, January 3, 2026

    Overall satisfactory, but it's difficult to contact the car rental customer service as the phone cannot be reached.
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  • Len Carter

    Calgary

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Saturday, January 3, 2026

    Fast and great service with polite staff, and I was lucky enough to get a free car upgrade.
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  • Setlla Wilcox

    Calgary

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Saturday, January 3, 2026

    Very satisfied
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  • Kimberley Howell(s)

    Calgary

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Saturday, January 3, 2026

    Very convenient and efficient! Calgary Airport.
    Read More >

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Where is the Car hire Store Location?

2000 AIRPORT ROAD NE,CALGARY,AL,T2E 6Z8,CA

What is the Telephone Number?

4032211806

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

The Thrifty - Calgary International Airport car hire location is located out of the airport

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

When arriving at the Calgary International Airport proceed directly to the rental counter. Follow the signs "Rental Car Centre" to Thrifty to obtain your rental agreement and vehicle keys.

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

Following “Car Return” sign when you enter the Calgary Airport area. Then find the car parking lot of Thrifty. Then, you can walk back to the airport.

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

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

  • Child car seat rental CAD 13.99/day

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

  • Child booster seat rental CAD 13.99/day

    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

    0.9 km from Calgary Airport

  • Railway Stations

    10 km from City Hall C Train

    10.1 km from Centre Street C Train

    26.2 km from Somerset - Bridlewood

  • Hotels

    0.2 km from Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel

    0.2 km from Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Airport In-Terminal

    1.3 km from The Westin Calgary Airport

  • Other Landmarks

    10 km from Fort Calgary

    10.2 km from McDougall Centre

    10.4 km from Avatamsaka Buddhist Monastery

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