Thrifty Car Hire
in Fort Worth

Hola Car Rentals is the only premium partner of the top car hire brands operating in Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth.

No. With Hola Car Rentals, all costs and charges for your booking in Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth 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 car hire counter in Fort Worth is located at 917 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102. This is a city centre location, not an airport counter, so there is no shuttle or terminal connection involved.

Operating hours at this Thrifty Fort Worth location are limited:

• Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Saturday: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Sunday: closed

Plan your collection and return times carefully around these hours. If you are arriving on a Sunday or outside business hours, this location will not be available. For Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport area pickups, Thrifty operates a separate neighbourhood location at 2909 Forest Lane, Suite 500, Dallas, TX 75234. Confirm which location matches your booking confirmation before travelling.

To collect your Thrifty hire car in Fort Worth, you must present the following physical documents at the counter:

• A valid, original driving licence in the main driver’s name
• A major credit card with the driver’s name printed on the physical card (debit and prepaid cards are not accepted for the excess)
• A valid passport or government-issued photo ID
• Your booking confirmation or printed voucher
• Round-trip flight or cruise tickets if you are visiting from abroad

If your driving licence is not written in English and does not use a Latin (Roman) alphabet, such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic script, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is mandatory alongside your original licence at the Thrifty Fort Worth counter. Even if your licence uses Latin characters but is not in English, an IDP is strongly recommended.

All documents must be physical originals. Digital copies shown on a phone or tablet are not accepted by Thrifty or any partner counter in Fort Worth.

Yes, you need an International Driving Permit (IDP) at the Thrifty Fort Worth counter if your driving licence uses a non-Latin alphabet, such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic script. In that case, the IDP is mandatory and must be presented alongside your original licence.

If your licence is in a Latin alphabet but not in English, an IDP is strongly recommended, as Thrifty and other hire partners in Fort Worth may require it as a translation document.

Important points to bear in mind:

• The IDP is a translation only and cannot be used as a standalone document
• You must always carry both your original licence and the IDP together
• The IDP must be obtained in your home country before travelling to Fort Worth
• U.S. organisations such as AAA do not issue IDPs to holders of non-U.S. licences

If your licence is issued by an English-speaking country and uses a Latin alphabet, no IDP is required at the Thrifty Fort Worth counter.

Fort Worth sits within the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area, which has one of the most extensive cashless toll networks in the United States. When you hire from Thrifty in Fort Worth, your vehicle already includes an electronic toll device, either a transponder or a plate-based billing system. Cash toll booths are rare and many facilities do not accept cash at all.

The main toll systems you may encounter around Fort Worth include:

• North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) roads using TollTag
• TEXpress Lanes such as North Tarrant Express and I-635 LBJ Managed Lanes
• TxDOT-managed roads using TxTag

At the Thrifty Fort Worth counter, you will typically be offered two billing options:

• Unlimited toll package: approximately US$11 to US$25 per hire day, covering all tolls during the hire period
• Pay per use: actual toll charges plus daily administrative or processing fees billed after the hire, sometimes weeks later

If you plan to drive frequently on Fort Worth and DFW-area toll roads, the unlimited package may offer better value. For occasional use, pay-per-use may be sufficient, but factor in the administrative fees added on top of each toll charge.

Yes, Thrifty in Fort Worth applies a young driver surcharge to renters under the age of 25. In the United States, the standard minimum age to hire without additional fees is 25, and drivers aged 21 to 24 are subject to a daily underage fee at the Thrifty Fort Worth counter.

For Thrifty, the additional driver fee structure for under-25 drivers is US$13.50 per hire day plus applicable taxes, with a maximum charge of US$189 plus taxes for the hire period. The same daily fee structure applies to the young driver surcharge.

Additional points to note:

• Certain vehicle classes are restricted to renters aged 25 and over, including full-size, SUV, luxury, premium, minivan, and convertible categories
• Drivers aged 21 to 24 are generally limited to economy, compact, and intermediate vehicle classes at the Fort Worth location
• The surcharge is paid at the Thrifty counter in Fort Worth and cannot be prepaid online

Drivers under 21 are not eligible to hire from Thrifty in Fort Worth, except in specific states such as New York and Michigan where state law applies.

Yes, all bookings made through Hola Car Rentals, including Thrifty hires in Fort Worth, include Tolls Cashback of up to 5% of your total booking value for tolls paid during the hire period.

Given that Fort Worth and the wider DFW area have extensive cashless toll roads, including NTTA routes, North Tarrant Express, and TEXpress Lanes, toll charges can accumulate quickly. This benefit helps offset those costs.

To claim your Tolls Cashback after your Thrifty Fort Worth hire:

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

Example: if your Fort Worth booking total is US$400, the maximum cashback is US$20. If you paid US$14 in tolls, you receive US$14 back. If you paid US$30, you receive the capped US$20.

Refunds are issued to the original payment method and typically process within 7 to 10 working days after approval. Late submissions beyond 30 days are not accepted.

Thrifty in Fort Worth uses a full-to-full fuel policy by default. This means you receive the vehicle with a full tank and must return it full to avoid additional charges.

To avoid fuel charges on your Thrifty Fort Worth hire:

• Check the fuel gauge with the agent at collection and confirm the starting level is recorded on the hire agreement
• Take a photo of the dashboard showing the odometer and fuel gauge at collection
• Refuel within approximately 10 miles of the return location before dropping off the vehicle
• Keep your final fuel receipt showing the date, time, and station address
• Take a photo of the full gauge before handing back the keys

If you return the Thrifty vehicle in Fort Worth with less than a full tank, you may be charged for the fuel shortfall at the partner's refuelling rate, which is typically higher than retail pump prices, plus a refuelling service fee.

Thrifty may also offer a Fuel Purchase Option at the Fort Worth counter, where you prepay for a full tank and do not need to refuel before return. Any unused fuel under this option is generally non-refundable, so it is only cost-effective if you expect to return the car nearly empty.

Driving a Thrifty hire car in Fort Worth involves some road layouts that differ significantly from what visitors may be used to in other countries or U.S. cities.

Key features to be aware of:

• One-way frontage roads run alongside major motorways throughout Fort Worth. These roads carry local traffic at speeds of 45 to 55 mph and require frequent lane changes to merge between exit and entrance ramps, sometimes within very short distances of 66 to 91 metres
• Multi-level Texas stack interchanges, some reaching five levels, appear at major junctions such as I-820 and I-30, and I-820 and I-35W. These require advance planning for turns and differ from simpler diamond or cloverleaf designs common elsewhere
• The West 7th entertainment district has recently converted several streets including Morton, Bledsoe, Norwood, and Fox to one-way, which can catch drivers off guard in a pedestrian-heavy area
• The US 81/US 287 corridor features reconstructed interchanges with tight merge and diverge patterns

Speed enforcement in Fort Worth relies on mobile radar patrols rather than fixed cameras, particularly in weaving zones and on frontage roads. There are no congestion charges, emissions zones, or city-centre driving fees in Fort Worth. Plan your routes in advance when driving your Thrifty hire, especially around major interchanges.

Yes, most bookings made through Hola Car Rentals, including Thrifty hires in Fort Worth, include travel assistance coverage provided by Terrawind Global Protection at no extra cost.

This is particularly relevant in Fort Worth, where driving on multi-level interchanges, high-speed frontage roads, and extended motorway stretches can present unexpected situations. Coverage typically includes:

• Travel insurance with medical cover for up to 5 passengers
• Legal assistance in the event of an accident
• Compensation for luggage lost by the airline
• Flight cancellation insurance

If you need assistance during your Thrifty hire in Fort Worth, contact Terrawind 24 hours a day:

• Phone: +1 888 980 9992 (toll-free)
• WhatsApp: +1 208 910 1001
• Email: [email protected]

Provide your full name, your Hola Car Rentals confirmation number, your current location in Fort Worth, and a brief description of the situation.

Important: this travel assistance benefit does not apply to customers who are residents of the United States or Canada. It also does not cover damage to the Thrifty hire vehicle itself, which is handled separately by CDW/LDW cover.

Yes, a major credit card in the main driver’s name is required to pick up a Thrifty hire car in Fort Worth. The card must be a physical card with the driver’s name printed on it and must have sufficient available credit to cover the security authorisation hold.

For a standard vehicle at a U.S. location such as Fort Worth, the typical security authorisation hold placed by Thrifty is approximately US$300 to US$400, though the exact amount depends on the vehicle class, hire duration, and location policy.

Cards that are not accepted for the deposit at the Thrifty Fort Worth counter include:

• Debit cards
• Prepaid cards
• Virtual or single-use card numbers
• Someone else's credit card (the card must belong to the main driver)

The hold is a temporary authorisation, not a charge, and is released after you return the vehicle. Your bank controls how quickly the hold disappears from your available credit, which can take up to 15 working days.

Even if you prepaid your Thrifty Fort Worth booking online, you must still present a physical credit card at the counter for the deposit. Bring a backup credit card in your name in case your primary card is declined.

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your Thrifty hire in Fort Worth, but the additional driver must be present at the counter at collection with their own valid driving licence and any required identification.

For Thrifty in Fort Worth, the additional driver fee is US$13.50 per hire day plus applicable taxes, with a maximum charge of US$189 plus taxes for the hire period, unless your booking confirmation explicitly states that an additional driver is included at no charge.

Requirements for adding a driver at the Thrifty Fort Worth counter:

• The additional driver must be physically present at collection
• They must present a valid driving licence and, if required, an International Driving Permit
• They must meet the minimum age requirements (25 or older is standard; under-25 drivers may face a young driver surcharge or be declined)
• Both the main driver and the additional driver must sign the hire agreement

Only drivers listed on the Thrifty hire agreement in Fort Worth are covered by the vehicle’s protections such as CDW/LDW and liability cover. Anyone not named on the contract who drives the vehicle may void those protections entirely.

Yes, one-way hires are possible with Thrifty in Fort Worth, but a drop-off fee typically applies when you return the vehicle to a different location from where you collected it.

The drop-off fee for a Thrifty one-way hire from Fort Worth varies depending on:

• The specific collection and return locations (city to city, or airport to city centre)
• The distance between the two locations
• The vehicle class selected
• The hire dates and season

When booking a one-way Thrifty hire from Fort Worth through Hola Car Rentals, the drop-off fee is shown on the rate details page under the charges due at destination section. It is not included in the pre-paid rate and must be paid at the Thrifty counter at collection.

Cross-border one-way hires, for example returning a Fort Worth Thrifty vehicle in Mexico, are generally not permitted or carry significant restrictions. Always confirm cross-border rules on your booking confirmation before travelling.

If you need to change your return location after booking, contact support as soon as possible, since route changes can reprice the hire and recalculate or add a drop-off fee.

The insurance and protection options available with your Thrifty hire in Fort Worth depend on the rate plan selected when booking through Hola Car Rentals. It is important to review your booking confirmation carefully to understand what is included.

Common cover types to look for:

• Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Loss Damage Waiver (LDW): reduces your financial liability for damage to the Thrifty hire vehicle from a collision or covered incident. A deductible may apply unless your confirmation states zero deductible
• Third-Party Liability (LIS/ALI/SLI): covers bodily injury and property damage you may cause to other people or vehicles while driving the Thrifty hire in Fort Worth. Some U.S. states require a minimum level of liability, but not all do

CDW/LDW does not cover third-party liability, and LIS/ALI/SLI does not cover damage to the hire vehicle itself. These are separate protections that work together.

What is not covered by either protection includes:

• Your own personal injuries (covered by Personal Accident Insurance if purchased)
• Personal belongings inside the vehicle
• Damage from prohibited use such as off-road driving or driving under the influence

At the Thrifty Fort Worth counter, you may be offered additional optional products. Decline anything not on your confirmation that you do not want, and keep all paperwork if unexpected charges appear.