Thrifty Car Hire in Las Vegas Strip

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

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

Thrifty operates several pickup counters directly on or near the Las Vegas Strip, so you can skip the airport shuttle entirely if you book at one of these locations.

• 3355 Las Vegas Blvd S (IGH Venetian/Palazzo)
• 3300 Las Vegas Blvd S (Treasure Island)
• 3000 Las Vegas Blvd S (Resorts World)
• 2777 S Las Vegas Blvd (Fontainebleau Las Vegas)

At these Las Vegas Strip locations, pickup happens directly at the hotel counter, so there is no shuttle transfer involved. Simply go to the Thrifty desk inside the property at your scheduled time with your booking confirmation, valid driver’s licence, and a major credit card in the main driver’s name for the excess deposit.

If you are arriving at Harry Reid International Airport instead, the Thrifty counter is located at the off-airport Rent-A-Car Centre at 7135 Gilespie Street. A free shuttle runs from the airport terminals to that facility. The airport counter operates from 06:00 to 00:00 daily.

No, there are no toll roads anywhere in Nevada, so driving your Thrifty hire on or near the Las Vegas Strip will not generate any toll charges.

Nevada funds all its public highways, interstates, and state routes without tolls. Common routes you may use, such as I-15, US-95, and the roads running through the Las Vegas Strip corridor, are completely toll-free. No electronic transponder programme, such as E-ZPass or FasTrak, is active in the state, and Thrifty's PlatePass programme is not applicable here because no toll roads exist to trigger charges.

One thing to note: state park entry fees (for example, at Valley of Fire) are not tolls and must be paid separately at the booth or self-pay station. These are not billed through your Thrifty hire agreement.

If you plan to drive beyond Nevada into California, toll roads do exist there. In that case, the Tolls Cashback benefit included with your booking lets you claim up to 5% of your total booking value back for any tolls paid during the hire period.

To collect your Thrifty hire on the Las Vegas Strip, bring all of the following physical documents, as digital copies are not accepted at the counter:

• Your booking confirmation or printed voucher
• A valid driver’s licence in the main driver’s name, fully legible and valid for the entire hire period
• A passport or government-issued photo ID
• A major credit card physically printed with the main driver’s name, for the excess hold

If your driver’s licence is not printed in Latin (Roman) alphabet characters, for example if it is in Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic script, you must also present an original International Driving Permit (IDP) alongside your original licence. The IDP is a translation only and is not accepted without the original licence.

If your licence is in Latin characters but not in English, an IDP is recommended but not strictly mandatory at most Las Vegas Strip Thrifty locations. When in doubt, obtain one before leaving your home country, as it generally cannot be issued once you have already travelled.

All named drivers must be present at pickup with their own valid licence and ID.

Yes, the Tolls Cashback benefit is included with every booking, even though Nevada itself has no toll roads on or near the Las Vegas Strip.

The benefit becomes relevant if your Thrifty itinerary takes you beyond Nevada, for example into California, where toll roads such as FasTrak-operated bridges and express lanes do apply. In those cases, you can claim back up to 5% of your total booking value for tolls paid during the hire period.

To claim your cashback after returning the vehicle:

• Email [email protected] within 30 days of vehicle return
• Use the subject line: Tolls Cashback - HOLA followed by your confirmation number
• Attach your Hola Car Rentals reservation confirmation, the signed hire agreement from the Thrifty counter, and a receipt or statement showing the toll charges paid
• Include your full name, travel dates, and the last 4 digits of the card used for the booking

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

Hiring from Thrifty at the Harry Reid International Airport facility, rather than directly on the Las Vegas Strip, adds several location-specific surcharges on top of your base rate:

• Customer Facility Charge (CFC): up to US$6 per day
• Concession Recovery Fee: approximately 10% of the base rate
• Nevada state hire tax
• Clark County lease line tax: approximately 10%

These combined surcharges make airport hires noticeably more expensive than booking at an off-airport Las Vegas Strip counter such as the Thrifty locations at Resorts World or the Venetian. Off-airport Strip locations may avoid some of the airport concession fees, though Nevada state and local taxes still apply at all locations.

Your booking confirmation will show which taxes and fees are included in your prepaid rate and which are due at the counter under the total to pay at destination section. If a charge appears at the Thrifty counter that was not disclosed on your confirmation, the No Extra Charges© guarantee covers you after verification.

It depends on the alphabet your driver’s licence uses.

If your licence is printed in Latin (Roman) characters, you can generally drive your Thrifty hire on the Las Vegas Strip using your foreign licence alone. An International Driving Permit (IDP) is recommended as a precaution but is not strictly mandatory in most cases.

However, if your licence uses a non-Latin script, such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic, an IDP is required at the Thrifty counter. The IDP serves as an official translation and must be presented together with your original licence. Photocopies or digital scans are not accepted.

Key points to remember:

• The IDP does not replace your original licence; both must be carried together
• Obtain your IDP before travelling, as it is issued only in your home country
• Your licence must be valid for the entire hire period and fully legible with no damage or fading
• All additional drivers on the Las Vegas Strip Thrifty contract must meet the same document requirements

Yes, Thrifty applies a young driver surcharge on the Las Vegas Strip for renters between the ages of 21 and 24.

In Nevada, the standard minimum age to hire without a surcharge is 25. Drivers aged 21 to 24 can hire but will be charged an additional daily fee at the Thrifty counter. Based on Thrifty's standard policy, the young driver surcharge is approximately US$13.50 per hire day plus applicable taxes, with a maximum cap of US$189 plus taxes for the hire period.

Additional restrictions that apply to under-25 renters on the Las Vegas Strip include:

• Most premium, luxury, full-size SUV, minivan, and convertible vehicle classes are restricted to drivers aged 25 and older
• Economy, compact, and intermediate categories are typically available to younger renters
• The surcharge is paid at the Thrifty counter and is not included in the prepaid booking rate

Drivers under 21 are not eligible to hire from Thrifty in Nevada. If you are unsure whether your chosen vehicle class is available for your age, confirm before pickup to avoid surprises at the Las Vegas Strip counter.

When you pick up your Thrifty hire on the Las Vegas Strip, a temporary authorisation hold is placed on your credit card as a security deposit. For standard vehicle classes in the United States, this hold is typically in the range of US$300 to US$400, though the exact amount varies by vehicle class, hire location, and season.

Important things to know about the deposit hold:

• It is a temporary authorisation, not a charge, but it reduces your available credit until released
• Only a major credit card physically printed with the main driver’s name is accepted; debit cards, prepaid cards, and virtual cards are not accepted at the Thrifty counter
• After you return the vehicle, the hold is released, but your bank controls when it appears back on your account, which can take up to 15 business days
• Premium or speciality vehicles on the Las Vegas Strip may carry higher hold amounts

Bring a backup credit card in your name in case your primary card is declined, and notify your bank of your travel plans to prevent fraud blocks on the in-person authorisation at the Las Vegas Strip Thrifty counter.

Most bookings include travel assistance coverage provided by Terrawind Global Protection, which can be valuable if something goes wrong during your Thrifty hire on the Las Vegas Strip or on nearby highways such as I-15 or US-95.

Core benefits typically included are:

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

This cover is designed for situations such as a medical emergency during your hire period or a breakdown on a remote stretch of road outside the Las Vegas Strip. To activate assistance, call the 24/7 line at +1 888 980 9992 or contact Terrawind via WhatsApp at +1 208 910 1001, providing your Hola Car Rentals confirmation number.

Important: this travel assistance benefit does not apply to residents of the United States or Canada. It also does not cover damage to the Thrifty hire vehicle itself (that is handled by CDW/LDW) or third-party liability to others (covered by LIS/SLI).

Check your booking confirmation for the exact terms and coverage limits that apply to your reservation.

Thrifty uses a Full-to-Full fuel policy on the Las Vegas Strip, meaning you receive the vehicle with a full tank and must return it full to avoid additional charges.

Steps to follow to avoid fuel charges:

• At pickup, confirm the fuel gauge reads full and ensure the starting level is recorded on the Thrifty hire agreement
• Take a photo of the dashboard showing the odometer and fuel gauge
• 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

Fuel prices in Las Vegas average around US$4.679 per gallon for regular petrol, which is approximately 22% above the National average. This is worth factoring into your Budget, especially for shorter trips on and around the Las Vegas Strip where stop-and-go conditions reduce fuel efficiency.

If you return the Thrifty vehicle below the recorded starting level, you may be charged for the fuel shortfall at the partner’s refuelling rate, which is typically higher than the pump price, plus a refuelling service fee. Returning the car full is always the most cost-effective option.

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your Thrifty hire on the Las Vegas Strip, but the additional driver must be present at the counter at the time of pickup.

Key requirements for adding a driver at the Las Vegas Strip Thrifty location:

• The additional driver must appear in person with a valid driver’s licence and photo ID
• They must meet the same document requirements as the main driver, including an IDP if their licence uses a non-Latin alphabet
• Both the main driver and the additional driver must sign the hire agreement
• For Thrifty, additional drivers must generally be at least 25 years old; drivers aged 21 to 24 may be subject to a young driver surcharge or may not be accepted depending on location rules

If your booking confirmation shows additional driver as included, no extra fee applies for the first additional driver. If it is not included, Thrifty charges approximately US$13.50 per hire day plus taxes, with a maximum cap of US$189 plus taxes for the hire period.

Only drivers listed on the Thrifty hire agreement are covered by the vehicle's protections. Anyone not named on the contract who drives the vehicle may void your cover.

Driving a Thrifty hire on the Las Vegas Strip involves some road layouts that differ significantly from typical U.S. cities, and being aware of them can save time and frustration.

Permanent road features to know:

• Downtown streets Bonneville Avenue (eastbound only) and Clark Avenue (westbound only) form a permanent one-way couplet between Las Vegas Boulevard and Maryland Parkway
• The elevated US-95 Expressway passes over Las Vegas Boulevard and can disorient first-time visitors with its ramps and limited ground-level access points

Event-driven restrictions near Allegiant Stadium, which is a short drive from the Las Vegas Strip, temporarily convert several streets to directional-only flows:

• Dean Martin Drive becomes southbound only between Ali Baba Lane and Oquendo Road
• Polaris Avenue becomes northbound only between Russell Road and Hacienda Avenue
• Dewey Drive becomes westbound only and Diablo Drive becomes eastbound only during events

These temporary restrictions are not always visible on standard navigation apps in real time. When driving your Thrifty hire near the Las Vegas Strip on event days, allow extra time and follow on-ground signage rather than relying solely on GPS directions.

When picking up your Thrifty hire on the Las Vegas Strip, you will encounter several insurance and protection options. Understanding what each covers helps you avoid paying for duplicates or leaving gaps in your protection.

The main coverage types available:

• Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Loss Damage Waiver (LDW): reduces your financial liability for damage to the Thrifty hire vehicle itself from a collision, theft, or vandalism. A deductible may apply unless your confirmation shows zero excess. This does not cover damage you cause to other vehicles or people.
• Third-Party Liability (LIS/SLI/ALI): covers bodily injury and property damage you may cause to others while driving the Thrifty hire on the Las Vegas Strip. In Nevada, state-minimum liability is not automatically guaranteed for all renters, so adding supplementary liability cover is strongly recommended.
• Personal Accident Insurance (PAI): covers your own injuries and those of passengers; separate from CDW and LIS.

Check your booking confirmation to see which protections are already included in your prepaid rate. If CDW or LIS is listed as included, you should not be charged again at the Thrifty counter for those items. Only named drivers on the hire agreement are covered by any of these protections.