Thrifty Car Hire
in Brickell

Hola Car Rentals is the only premium partner of the top car hire brands operating in Brickell, giving you exclusive access to our All Inclusive+ rate. This rate includes benefits that no other company can match:

• Free liability coverage starting at US$ 300,000 in case of an accident (applies only to certain rates and itineraries)
• Toll cashback: recover up to 5% of the reservation's total value for toll charges incurred during your hire period
• Premium travel medical assistance providing up to US$ 150,000 in coverage for a maximum of 5 passengers in case of a medical emergency, excluding pre-existing conditions
• No Extra Charges© guarantee: if the counter charges you for something not listed on your confirmation and not an optional add-on you accepted, Hola Car Rentals will work to remove or reimburse the charge after verification

All of this comes at no extra cost, ensuring a fully protected car hire experience and peace of mind throughout your trip in Brickell.

No. With Hola Car Rentals, all costs and charges for your booking in Brickell are clearly shown at the time of reservation and in your confirmation email, so you know exactly what you are paying before you arrive at the counter.

On top of that, every Hola Car Rentals booking includes the No Extra Charges© guarantee. This is a pricing guarantee (not insurance) that protects you if the counter in Brickell charges you for something that was not listed on your confirmation and was not an optional add-on you accepted. If that happens, Hola Car Rentals will work with the hire partner to remove or reimburse the charge after verification.

The only costs outside this guarantee are:

• Optional add-ons you choose at the counter (GPS, child seats, prepaid fuel)
• Usage-based charges (tolls, fuel shortfall, traffic fines)

The Thrifty counter in Brickell is located at 848 Brickell Ave, Suite 203, Miami, FL 33131. This is a city centre (off-airport) location, separate from the Thrifty facility at Miami International Airport (MIA).

Because this Thrifty location is off-airport, it is a good option if you are already staying in Brickell or downtown Miami and do not need a car from the moment you land. Picking up here instead of at MIA typically means shorter queues and no airport facility surcharges, which can reduce your daily rate by roughly 10 to 20 per cent.

Before heading to the counter, confirm the current operating hours directly with Thrifty, as hours for city locations can differ from airport counters and may vary on holidays.

Yes, picking up a Thrifty hire at the Brickell location is generally cheaper than picking up at Miami International Airport (MIA).

Airport hires include mandatory airport concession fees and customer facility charges that off-airport locations like the Thrifty counter in Brickell do not carry. These airport-specific surcharges can add roughly US$5 to US$12 per day on top of the base rate, and the base rate itself is often 10 to 20 per cent lower at off-airport locations.

The Brickell pickup makes the most sense if you:

• Plan to spend your first day or two in Brickell or downtown Miami without needing a car
• Want to avoid airport queues after a long flight
• Are staying in or near Brickell and only need a car for day trips

If you need a vehicle the moment you land, the MIA airport location may be more convenient despite the higher fees. Check your booking confirmation for the exact taxes and fees applicable to each pickup location before deciding.

Yes, toll roads are common on routes out of Brickell, and almost all of them are fully cashless, meaning there are no cash booths.

When driving from Brickell, you are likely to encounter tolls on routes such as the Florida Turnpike, I-95 Express lanes, and causeways toward Miami Beach. Navigation apps often route drivers onto these toll roads by default, so unexpected charges are common for first-time visitors.

Your Thrifty hire vehicle comes equipped with an electronic toll device or a plate-based billing system. At the Thrifty counter in Brickell you have two options:

• Purchase an unlimited toll package (approximately US$13.99 per day or US$69.95 per week for Thrifty)
• Decline the package and pay per use, in which case Thrifty will charge the actual toll amount plus administrative fees to your credit card, sometimes days or weeks after the hire ends

If you plan to use your own visitor toll pass, inform the Thrifty agent at pickup so they can deactivate the vehicle's default device and prevent duplicate charges. Estimated daily toll costs in the Miami area range from approximately US$5 to US$20 depending on your route.

Yes, all Hola Car Rentals bookings include Tolls Cashback, which reimburses up to 5 per cent of your total booking value for tolls paid during your Thrifty hire in Brickell.

Given that Miami-area routes from Brickell, including the Florida Turnpike and I-95 Express lanes, are almost entirely cashless and can cost US$5 to US$20 per day, this benefit can add up meaningfully over a multi-day hire.

To claim your cashback after returning your Thrifty vehicle:

• Email [email protected] within 30 days of returning the car
• Use the subject line: Tolls Cashback - HOLA followed by your confirmation number
• Attach your Hola Car Rentals booking confirmation, the Thrifty hire agreement, and a toll receipt or invoice showing the charges

Refunds are issued to the original payment method and typically process within 7 to 10 business days after approval. Submissions received after 30 days are not accepted, so keep your toll receipts and submit promptly after your Brickell hire ends.

To pick up your Thrifty hire in Brickell, you must present the following physical documents at the counter:

• A valid, original driver’s licence (not a digital copy)
• A major credit card with your name printed on the card, in the main driver’s name, for the authorisation hold
• A passport or valid government-issued photo ID
• Your booking confirmation or printed voucher
• Round-trip flight or cruise tickets if you are visiting from abroad

If your driver’s licence is not in English and does not use a Latin (Roman) alphabet, such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic script, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is required alongside your original licence. The IDP is a translation only and cannot be used without the original licence.

All documents must be physical. Digital versions shown on a phone are not accepted at the Thrifty counter in Brickell. Debit cards and prepaid cards are not accepted for the authorisation hold.

When you pick up your Thrifty hire in Brickell, the counter agent will place a temporary authorisation hold on your credit card. This is not a charge; it reduces your available credit until the hire is closed and your bank releases the hold.

For standard vehicles in the United States, typical holds range from approximately US$300 to US$400, though the exact amount depends on the vehicle class, hire duration, and Thrifty's policies at the Brickell location. Premium or larger vehicles may carry higher holds.

Key things to know:

• Only a major credit card with the driver’s name printed on the card is accepted for the deposit; debit and prepaid cards are not accepted
• The card must be in the main driver’s name
• After you return the vehicle, the hold is released, but your bank controls how quickly it appears back in your available credit, which can take up to 15 business days
• Bring a backup credit card in case your primary card is declined

Notify your bank of your travel plans before arriving at the Thrifty counter in Brickell to avoid fraud blocks on the authorisation.

Yes, Thrifty in Brickell applies a young-renter surcharge for drivers aged 21 to 24. The minimum age to hire without an additional fee is 25.

For Thrifty, the young-renter surcharge is US$13.50 per hire day plus applicable taxes, with a maximum charge of US$189 plus taxes for longer hires. This fee is paid at the counter and is not included in your prepaid rate.

Additional restrictions for under-25 drivers at the Brickell location include:

• Most vehicle classes are restricted to renters aged 25 and older, including full-size sedans, SUVs, minivans, convertibles, luxury, and premium categories
• Drivers aged 21 to 24 are generally limited to economy, compact, and intermediate vehicle classes
• A valid driver’s licence and a major credit card in the driver’s name are still required regardless of age

Florida does not have a state law requiring rentals to drivers under 21, so the minimum age at the Thrifty Brickell counter is 21. If you are under 25, budget for the daily surcharge when planning your hire costs.

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your Thrifty hire in Brickell, either at no cost if your rate includes it or for a daily fee if it does not.

For Thrifty, the additional driver fee is US$13.50 per hire day plus taxes, with a maximum charge of US$189 plus taxes. Check your booking confirmation to see whether an additional driver is already included in your rate before arriving at the Brickell counter.

Requirements for adding a driver at the Thrifty counter in Brickell:

• The additional driver must be present at pickup with a valid, physical driver’s licence
• If their licence uses a non-Latin alphabet (Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic), an International Driving Permit is also required
• The additional driver must meet the minimum age requirement; drivers aged 21 to 24 may be subject to a young-renter surcharge
• Both the main driver and the additional driver must sign the hire agreement

Only drivers listed on the Thrifty hire agreement are covered by the vehicle's protections. Anyone not named on the contract who drives the car may void coverage, so always add every driver at the Brickell counter before leaving.

Driving a Thrifty hire in Brickell presents a few challenges that differ from typical U.S. urban driving and can catch first-time visitors off guard.

• Multi-lane one-way streets: Brickell features several three-lane one-way arterials, including sections of Brickell Avenue itself, where traffic moves at high speed. Merging and turning require quick decisions.
• I-95 ramps and toll interchanges: Routes out of Brickell toward Miami Beach or the Florida Keys quickly funnel onto fully electronic toll roads with no cash option. Navigation apps default to these routes, so unexpected toll charges are common.
• Off-grid street layout nearby: The Roads neighbourhood just west of Brickell sits at a 45-degree angle to Miami's standard grid, and street names change abruptly, which can disorient drivers relying on GPS.
• Aggressive merging culture: Wide lanes on Brickell Avenue and surrounding expressway ramps encourage higher speeds than most urban environments, which can feel intense if you are accustomed to slower city driving.

For your Thrifty hire in Brickell, a compact or intermediate vehicle is easier to manoeuvre on narrow side streets and in dense traffic than a larger SUV. Keep your toll device active or enrol in Thrifty's toll programme before leaving the counter to avoid surprise charges on cashless expressways.

Yes, it is possible to pick up your Thrifty hire in Brickell and return it to Miami International Airport (MIA), but whether a one-way drop-off fee applies depends on the specific route and rate you book.

For many same-city routes between a downtown location and the corresponding airport, hire companies do not charge a drop-off fee. However, this is not guaranteed, and the fee structure depends on Thrifty's policies for that specific Brickell-to-MIA route at the time of booking.

How to check before you book:

• During checkout, select Brickell as your pickup location and MIA as your return location
• Review the rate details page for a line labelled Drop-Off Fee under the To Pay at Destination section
• If no fee appears, the route does not carry a one-way surcharge for that booking

If you change your return location after booking, the hire may reprice and a drop-off fee could be added. Always confirm the return location with Thrifty at the Brickell counter before driving away to avoid surprises at drop-off.

Thrifty hires in Brickell follow a Full-to-Full fuel policy by default. You receive the vehicle with a full tank and must return it full to avoid fuel charges.

Steps to follow for a smooth fuel return:

• At pickup, check the fuel gauge with the Thrifty agent and confirm the starting level is recorded on the hire agreement
• Take a photo of the dashboard showing the odometer and fuel gauge
• Refuel within approximately 10 miles of the return location so the gauge does not drop before you arrive
• Keep your final fuel receipt showing the date, time, and station address

If you return the Thrifty vehicle in Brickell or at MIA below the recorded starting level, you may be charged for the fuel shortfall at Thrifty's refuelling rate, which is typically higher than pump price, plus a refuelling service fee.

Some Thrifty counter locations offer an optional prepaid fuel plan. If you accept it, any unused fuel is generally non-refundable, so the Full-to-Full approach is usually better value for most renters.

Whether insurance is included in your Thrifty booking in Brickell depends on the rate plan you selected. Check your booking confirmation for the specific coverages listed.

The two main protections to look for are:

• Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Loss Damage Waiver (LDW): reduces your financial liability for damage to the Thrifty hire vehicle. A deductible may still apply unless your confirmation states zero deductible.
• Third-Party Liability (LIS/SLI/ALI): covers bodily injury and property damage you may cause to others while driving. In Florida, state-minimum liability is not always automatically included, so confirm this on your Thrifty hire agreement in Brickell.

CDW and LDW do not cover third parties; they only protect the hire vehicle itself. Likewise, liability cover does not cover damage to the Thrifty car. You need both for comprehensive protection.

Common exclusions regardless of cover include prohibited use such as driving under the influence, off-road use, and drivers not listed on the Thrifty hire agreement. Always add every driver at the Brickell counter before departing.

Yes, most Hola Car Rentals bookings, including Thrifty hires in Brickell, include travel assistance provided by Terrawind Global Protection. However, this benefit does not apply to residents of the United States or Canada.

For eligible travellers, the cover typically includes:

• Medical cover for up to 5 passengers for accidents and non-pre-existing illnesses
• Legal assistance in the event of a road accident
• Compensation for luggage lost by the airline
• Flight cancellation insurance

If you experience a medical emergency or accident whilst driving your Thrifty hire in Brickell or on surrounding Miami expressways, contact the assistance line immediately before incurring expenses, as some reimbursements require prior authorisation.

To reach assistance 24 hours a day:

• Call toll-free or collect: +1 888 980 9992
• WhatsApp: +1 208 910 1001
• Email: [email protected]

Have your full name and Hola Car Rentals confirmation number ready when you call. Check your booking confirmation for the exact coverage limits and terms applicable to your Thrifty hire in Brickell.