Thrifty Car Hire
in Kansas

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

No. With Hola Car Rentals, all costs and charges for your booking in Kansas 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 Kansas 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)

To pick up a Thrifty hire car in Kansas, you must bring the following physical documents to the counter:

• A valid, original driver’s licence in the main driver’s name
• A major credit card with the driver’s name printed on the card, in the main driver’s name, for the authorisation hold
• A passport or valid government 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 mandatory. For all other non-English licences, an IDP is strongly recommended. The IDP is a translation only and must be carried alongside your original licence.

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

Thrifty operates several locations across Kansas to serve hirers arriving by air or needing a vehicle in the city.

• Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT), the busiest airport in Kansas
• East Wichita neighbourhood location at 550 N Webb Rd, Wichita
• Garden City Regional Airport (GCK) in Garden City

For hirers flying into Wichita ICT, the Thrifty counter is located within the airport hire area. At Garden City Regional Airport, Thrifty is available directly at the terminal. The East Wichita location at 550 N Webb Rd serves hirers who prefer an off-airport collection in Kansas.

If you are unsure which Kansas location best suits your itinerary, your booking confirmation will show the exact collection address and any relevant counter instructions. Confirm counter hours directly with the Thrifty location before your arrival, as hours can vary by site and season.

The Kansas Turnpike, also known as the Ike, is the main toll road in Kansas and runs from the Oklahoma border in the south to the Nebraska border in the north, passing through Wichita, Topeka, and Lawrence. If you are driving a Thrifty hire car in Kansas, here is what you need to know:

• At most toll plazas you can pay with cash, a major credit card, or a K-Tag transponder (Kansas's electronic toll system)
• Exit 53A in Wichita is fully cashless and requires a K-Tag or an online payment by licence plate within 10 days of travel
• E-ZPass is not accepted on the Kansas Turnpike
• Tolls are distance-based, calculated by your entry and exit points and your vehicle class
• At Ticket/Cash lanes you receive a ticket on entry and pay at the exit plaza

Your Thrifty hire vehicle in Kansas may come equipped with an electronic toll device. At collection you can choose an unlimited toll package (typically US$11 to US$25 per day) or pay per use, where actual toll amounts plus administrative fees are billed to your card after the hire. If you opt out and pay manually, keep receipts as proof of payment.

There are no congestion charges or emissions zones anywhere in Kansas.

Yes, all bookings made through Hola Car Rentals include Tolls Cashback, which means you can get up to 5% of your total booking value back for tolls paid during your Thrifty hire in Kansas.

This benefit is especially useful if you plan to drive the Kansas Turnpike, where tolls are charged based on distance travelled. To claim your cashback after returning your Thrifty vehicle in Kansas:

• 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, and a receipt or statement showing the toll charges paid

The refund is issued to the same payment method used for your original booking and typically processes within 7 to 10 business days after approval. Late submissions received after 30 days are not accepted. The cap is 5% of your total booking value, so if you paid US$18 in tolls on a US$400 booking, you receive US$18 back; if you paid US$30 in tolls, you receive US$20 (the cap).

Tolls Cashback does not mean tolls are included in your rate. You still pay tolls normally during your Kansas trip and claim the reimbursement afterwards.

When collecting a Thrifty hire car in Kansas, several taxes and fees are added on top of the base rate. Understanding these in advance helps you avoid surprises at the counter.

• Kansas vehicle hire excise tax: 3.5%, applied to hires of 28 days or fewer, in addition to state and local sales tax
• Airport Concession Fee Recovery (ACFR): charged at airport locations such as Wichita ICT and Garden City GCK to recover the fee Thrifty pays to operate at the airport
• Customer Facility Charge (CFC): a per-day or per-transaction fee for use of the airport hire facility
• Vehicle Licensing Cost Recovery (VLCR): a fee to recover vehicle registration and licensing costs
• State and local surcharges: additional amounts that vary by location

Off-airport Thrifty locations in Kansas, such as the East Wichita site at 550 N Webb Rd, typically avoid some airport-specific fees like the CFC, which can make them a lower-cost option if the location is convenient for your itinerary.

Your booking confirmation will show which fees are included in your prepaid rate and which are due at the Thrifty counter in Kansas. If a fee appears at collection that was not disclosed on your confirmation, the No Extra Charges© guarantee may apply.

The minimum age to hire a Thrifty vehicle in Kansas without a young-driver surcharge is 25. Drivers aged 21 to 24 can hire from Thrifty in Kansas but will be charged a daily young-driver surcharge (also called an underage fee) at the counter.

For Thrifty in Kansas, the young-driver surcharge is US$13.50 per hire day plus taxes, with a maximum charge of US$189 plus taxes for the hire period.

Drivers under 25 hiring from Thrifty in Kansas are also restricted from certain vehicle classes. Categories such as full-size, SUV, minivan, luxury, premium, and convertible are typically reserved for drivers aged 25 and older. Economy, compact, and intermediate vehicles are generally available to younger drivers.

• Minimum age: 21 (with young-driver surcharge)
• Surcharge-free age: 25 and older
• Daily surcharge for ages 21 to 24: US$13.50 plus taxes (Thrifty rate)
• Maximum surcharge cap: US$189 plus taxes

A valid driver’s licence and a major credit card in the main driver’s name are required regardless of age. Debit and prepaid cards are not accepted for the deposit hold at any Thrifty location in Kansas.

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

At collection, 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 both the odometer and the fuel gauge before leaving the lot.

When returning your Thrifty vehicle in Kansas, refuel within approximately 10 miles or 15 kilometres of the return location so the gauge does not drop below full before you arrive. Keep your final fuel receipt showing the date, time, and station address.

• Return full: no fuel charges apply
• Return below full: Thrifty charges a fuel shortfall at their refuelling rate, which is typically higher than retail pump prices, plus a refuelling service fee
• After-hours returns: leave the fuel receipt in the key envelope and keep a photo of the full gauge on your phone

If the vehicle was not full at collection, ask the Thrifty agent in Kansas to record the exact starting level on the agreement. Return the vehicle at that same recorded level to avoid charges. Using the wrong fuel type (petrol versus diesel) is not covered by the fuel policy and may generate additional charges.

Yes, Thrifty will place a temporary authorisation hold on your credit card at collection for any hire in Kansas. This is a standard authorisation, not a charge, but it reduces your available credit until your bank releases it after the hire ends.

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

• A physical, major credit card in the main driver’s name with the driver’s name printed on the card is required
• Debit cards, prepaid cards, and virtual cards are not accepted for the authorisation hold
• Digital wallets such as Apple Pay or Google Pay are not accepted for the authorisation
• Bring a backup credit card in case your primary card is declined

After you return the Thrifty vehicle in Kansas and the hire contract closes, the hold is released. Your bank or card issuer controls how quickly the funds reappear in your available credit, which can take up to 15 business days. Notify your bank of your travel plans in advance to prevent the authorisation from being flagged as a suspicious transaction.

Yes, most bookings made through Hola Car Rentals include travel assistance coverage provided by Terrawind Global Protection, and this applies to Thrifty hires in Kansas as well. This benefit is particularly valuable if you experience an emergency while driving through Kansas, whether on the Kansas Turnpike, in a remote rural area, or far from a major city like Wichita.

Core benefits typically included are:

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

To reach assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, call +1 888 980 9992 (toll-free) or contact WhatsApp at +1 208 910 1001. Have your Hola Car Rentals confirmation number ready when you call.

Important: this coverage applies only to non-North American customers. Residents of the United States and Canada do not qualify for this benefit. Coverage details and limits are shown on your booking confirmation, and exact terms are governed by the Terrawind policy.

This coverage does not replace CDW/LDW for damage to the Thrifty vehicle or third-party liability insurance for damage caused to others in Kansas.

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your Thrifty hire in Kansas, either as part of your rate or by paying a fee at the counter.

For Thrifty in Kansas, the additional driver fee is US$13.50 per hire day plus taxes, with a maximum charge of US$189 plus taxes for the hire period. Check your booking confirmation first, as some rates include one additional driver at no extra cost.

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

• The additional driver must be present at collection with a valid driver’s licence
• If their licence uses a non-Latin alphabet (Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic), an International Driving Permit is required
• Both the main driver and the additional driver must sign the hire agreement
• The additional driver must meet the minimum age requirement; drivers aged 21 to 24 may incur a young-driver surcharge or may not be accepted depending on location rules

Only drivers listed on the Thrifty hire agreement in Kansas are covered by the vehicle’s protections such as CDW/LDW and liability cover. If someone not listed on the contract drives the vehicle, cover may be void and additional charges could apply. You cannot add a driver remotely after collection; the person must be present at the Thrifty counter in Kansas.

Yes, one-way hires are possible with Thrifty in Kansas, but a drop-off fee may apply depending on your return location and the route you choose.

When booking a one-way hire from a Kansas Thrifty location, the drop-off fee is shown during checkout under the section labelled as amounts due at the destination. This fee is set by Thrifty and varies based on the cities involved, the distance, the season, and the vehicle class. It cannot be prepaid and is payable at the counter.

• Same-city airport to centre in Kansas: often no drop-off fee
• Kansas city to another city within the state or a neighbouring state: a drop-off fee typically applies
• Long-distance or cross-country routes from Kansas: fees are usually higher and some routes may not be permitted

Cross-border hires, such as driving a Thrifty vehicle from Kansas into Mexico or Canada, are generally restricted or require prior written authorisation. Driving across U.S. state lines is typically permitted under standard Thrifty hire terms, but always confirm on your hire agreement.

If the drop-off fee shown at the Thrifty counter in Kansas differs from what appeared on your booking confirmation, keep all paperwork and contact support. The No Extra Charges© guarantee may apply if an undisclosed fee was added.

If you drive through a toll on the Kansas Turnpike without paying while in a Thrifty hire car in Kansas, the toll agency will bill the vehicle’s licence plate. Thrifty will then pass the toll charge to you along with an administrative processing fee, which is billed to the credit card on file for your hire.

Key points to be aware of:

• Exit 53A in Wichita is a cashless-only plaza. If you pass through without a K-Tag transponder, you must pay online using your licence plate number within 10 days to avoid a violation rate
• Violation rates on the Kansas Turnpike are flat fees based on vehicle axles and are higher than standard toll amounts
• Thrifty's toll processing fees are charged in addition to the actual toll amount and may appear on your card weeks after the hire ends
• If you enrolled in Thrifty's toll programme at collection in Kansas, tolls are billed through that programme at the agreed rate

To avoid unexpected charges, keep receipts for every toll you pay manually on the Kansas Turnpike. If you believe a toll charge on your Thrifty hire was incorrect, gather your hire agreement, toll receipts, and the charge details, then contact support for assistance. Post-hire toll charges are normal and do not indicate an error on their own.

When hiring from Thrifty in Kansas, two main types of protection are worth reviewing before you arrive at the counter.

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) reduces your financial liability for damage to the Thrifty vehicle itself, including collision, theft, and vandalism. A deductible may apply unless your confirmation explicitly states zero. CDW/LDW does not cover damage you cause to other vehicles or people on Kansas roads.

Third-Party Liability (LIS/ALI/SLI) covers bodily injury and property damage you may cause to others while driving the Thrifty hire in Kansas. Some U.S. states require hire companies to include a state-minimum liability amount, but not all states do. Kansas does not mandate a specific minimum for hire vehicles in the same way some other states do, so confirming your liability cover before driving on Kansas highways and the Kansas Turnpike is important.

• CDW/LDW: protects the Thrifty vehicle you are driving
• LIS/ALI/SLI: protects third parties you may injure or whose property you may damage
• These two coverages are separate and complement each other
• Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) and Personal Effects Coverage (PEC) are additional optional products available at the Thrifty counter in Kansas

Check your booking confirmation to see which protections are already included in your rate before accepting add-ons at the Thrifty counter in Kansas.