Thrifty Car Hire
in Mississippi

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

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

No, Mississippi has no toll roads, so your Thrifty hire will not encounter any toll charges, cashless toll systems, or transponder fees anywhere in the state.

Unlike many other U.S. states, Mississippi does not operate any toll highways, bridges, or tunnels. This means you will not need to enrol in any toll programme, and Thrifty will not bill you any toll-related administrative or processing fees for driving within Mississippi.

If your trip takes you beyond Mississippi into neighbouring states such as Tennessee, Alabama, or Louisiana, toll roads may exist in those areas. In that case, your Thrifty vehicle will typically include an electronic toll device, and you can choose between an unlimited daily toll package or a pay-per-use arrangement at the counter.

The Thrifty hire counter at Jackson-Evers International Airport (JAN) in Mississippi is located on the first floor of the terminal building. The counter address is 100 International Drive, Pearl, MS 39208.

Thrifty operates at this Mississippi airport with the following counter hours:

• Sunday: 08:00 to 20:00
• Monday: 08:00 to 20:00
• Tuesday: 09:00 to 17:00
• Wednesday: 09:00 to 17:00
• Thursday: 08:00 to 20:00
• Friday: 08:00 to 20:00
• Saturday: 08:00 to 20:00

Note that Tuesday and Wednesday hours are shorter than the rest of the week. If your flight arrives outside these windows, plan accordingly, as no explicit after-hours pickup option has been confirmed for this Mississippi location. Thrifty also operates at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT) and at neighbourhood locations in Southaven and Pearl for renters who need alternatives across Mississippi.

To collect your Thrifty hire in Mississippi, you must bring the following physical documents to the counter:

• Your original, unexpired driver’s licence
• A major credit card (Visa or Mastercard are confirmed) in the main driver’s name, with the driver’s name printed on the card, for the authorisation hold
• A valid passport or government-issued photo ID
• Your booking confirmation or printed voucher
• Round-trip flight or cruise tickets if you are visiting Mississippi from abroad

If your driver’s licence uses a non-Latin alphabet, such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic, you must also present an original International Driving Permit (IDP) alongside your licence. The IDP is a translation only and is not valid without the original licence. Licences printed in Latin or Roman alphabets, including English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian, do not require an IDP at Thrifty locations in Mississippi.

All documents must be physical originals. Digital or scanned copies are not accepted at the Thrifty counter.

Yes, your Thrifty booking through Hola Car Rentals includes Tolls Cashback even when hiring in Mississippi, and it becomes especially useful if your trip takes you into neighbouring states where toll roads do exist.

Because Mississippi itself has no toll roads, you will not pay any tolls while driving within the state. However, if you drive your Thrifty hire into states such as Tennessee, Alabama, or Louisiana, you may encounter toll charges. Hola Car Rentals reimburses up to 5% of your total booking value for tolls paid during the hire period.

To claim your cashback after returning your Thrifty vehicle in Mississippi or elsewhere:

• Email [email protected] within 30 days of vehicle return
• Include your Hola Car Rentals reservation confirmation
• Attach a copy of the hire agreement signed at the Thrifty counter
• Provide a receipt or statement showing the toll charges paid

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.

Yes, Thrifty charges a young driver surcharge in Mississippi for renters between the ages of 20 and 24.

At Jackson-Evers International Airport (JAN) in Mississippi, the Thrifty young driver fee is approximately US$25 per hire day. This fee is paid directly at the counter and is not included in your prepaid rate.

Additional points to keep in mind for young drivers renting from Thrifty in Mississippi:

• The surcharge applies to drivers aged 20 to 24
• Drivers must be at least 20 years old to hire from Thrifty in Mississippi
• Certain vehicle classes such as full-size SUVs, luxury, premium, and convertible categories are typically restricted to drivers aged 25 and over
• A valid driver’s licence held for at least one year is required
• A major credit card in the main driver’s name is mandatory for the security deposit hold

If you are between 21 and 24 and from Latin America or the Caribbean, check whether your Hola Car Rentals confirmation shows an underage fee waiver, which applies to eligible Avis and Budget rates but not to Thrifty in Mississippi.

When picking up your Thrifty hire in Mississippi, the counter will place a temporary authorisation hold on your credit card as a security deposit. For standard vehicles at U.S. locations, this hold is typically in the range of US$300 to US$400, though the exact amount at your specific Thrifty Mississippi location may vary.

Important things to know about the deposit hold:

• The hold is a temporary authorisation, not a charge, but it reduces your available credit until released
• Only a major credit card in the main driver’s name with the driver’s name printed on the card is accepted; debit and prepaid cards are not accepted
• Premium or speciality vehicle classes may require a higher hold amount
• After you return the Thrifty vehicle in Mississippi, the hold is released, but your bank may take up to 15 business days to reflect the release

To avoid issues at the Thrifty counter in Mississippi, notify your bank of your travel plans in advance and confirm you have sufficient available credit to cover both the deposit hold and any expected charges.

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your Thrifty hire in Mississippi, but a daily fee typically applies unless your booking confirmation explicitly states that an additional driver is included at no charge.

For Thrifty in Mississippi, the additional driver fee is approximately US$13.50 per hire day plus applicable taxes, with a maximum cap of US$189 plus taxes for the hire period.

Requirements for adding an additional driver at the Thrifty counter in Mississippi:

• The additional driver must be present at pickup with a valid original driver’s licence
• If their licence uses a non-Latin alphabet, they must also present an original International Driving Permit
• The additional driver must meet the same minimum age requirements as the main driver
• Both the main driver and the additional driver must sign the hire agreement

Only drivers listed on the Thrifty hire agreement in Mississippi are covered by the vehicle’s protections such as CDW and liability cover. Anyone who drives the vehicle without being named on the contract may void those protections entirely.

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

To avoid fuel charges on your Thrifty hire in Mississippi:

• Check the fuel gauge with the Thrifty agent at pickup and confirm the starting level is recorded on the hire agreement
• Take a photo of the dashboard showing the odometer and fuel gauge at the start of the hire
• Refuel within approximately 10 miles or 15 kilometres 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
• Show the gauge at full when returning the vehicle to the Thrifty location in Mississippi

If you return the Thrifty vehicle in Mississippi 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. Using the correct fuel type is also important, as wrong-fuel incidents are not covered by the fuel policy.

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

This benefit is particularly relevant if you experience an unexpected medical situation or emergency while driving through Mississippi, whether on a rural highway or near the Gulf Coast. Coverage typically includes:

• 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 travel assistance benefit does not apply to U.S. or Canadian residents. It is designed for international visitors hiring a Thrifty vehicle in Mississippi from outside North America. It also does not cover damage to the hire car itself, which is handled separately by CDW or LDW coverage.

It depends on the alphabet used on your driver’s licence. For most visitors hiring from Thrifty in Mississippi, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is not required, but in some cases it is mandatory.

• If your licence is printed in a Latin or Roman alphabet, such as English, French, German, Spanish, or Italian, you do not need an IDP to hire from Thrifty in Mississippi
• If your licence uses a non-Latin alphabet, such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic, you must present both your original licence and an original IDP at the Thrifty counter in Mississippi
• Japanese drivers must present their original licence plus an official translation from a designated authority
• South Korean drivers need an English translation printed on the back of their licence

The IDP is a translation document only and is not valid without your original licence. Photocopies or digital scans of either document are not accepted at the Thrifty counter in Mississippi. If you need an IDP, obtain it in your home country before travelling, as it cannot be issued abroad.

Your licence must also have been held for at least one year to be eligible for a Thrifty hire in Mississippi.

The insurance cover included with your Thrifty hire in Mississippi depends on the rate plan selected at the time of booking. It is important to review your booking confirmation carefully before arriving at the counter.

At Jackson-Evers International Airport in Mississippi, Thrifty offers a Collision Damage Waiver with a reported excess of US$0, meaning no deductible applies for covered collision incidents when CDW is included in your rate. Key points to understand:

• CDW or LDW covers damage to the Thrifty hire vehicle itself from collision, theft, or vandalism, subject to the terms of the hire agreement
• CDW does not cover third-party liability, meaning injury or property damage you cause to others
• Third-party liability cover (LIS or SLI) is separate and may need to be added; some U.S. states require a minimum level of liability, but not all do
• Personal injuries and personal belongings are not covered by CDW and require separate cover

In Mississippi, Thrifty renters are strongly encouraged to confirm whether third-party liability is included in their rate or needs to be purchased at the counter. Always review the hire agreement before signing to verify which protections are active.

Yes, one-way hires are generally possible with Thrifty in Mississippi, but a drop-off fee may apply depending on your return location, and cross-border rules must be confirmed before booking.

Key things to know about one-way hires from Mississippi with Thrifty:

• Returning the vehicle to a different city or state from where you picked it up in Mississippi typically triggers a drop-off fee
• The drop-off fee is route-specific and varies by distance, vehicle class, and season
• This fee is listed under the "To pay at destination" section during the booking process and on your confirmation
• The fee cannot be prepaid and is paid directly at the Thrifty counter in Mississippi at pickup
• Cross-border one-way hires, such as driving from Mississippi into Mexico or Canada, may be restricted or require prior partner approval

If you need to drive your Thrifty hire from Mississippi into another U.S. state, this is generally permitted under standard hire terms. Always check your hire agreement for any territory restrictions. If the drop-off fee shown at the counter differs from what your confirmation states, keep all paperwork and contact support, as Hola Car Rentals' No Extra Charges© Coverage may apply.

If your flight is delayed and you arrive later than your scheduled Thrifty hire in Mississippi, your reservation will generally be held for up to 24 hours from the original pickup time, provided you arrive during counter operating hours.

At Jackson-Evers International Airport in Mississippi, the Thrifty counter is open from 08:00 to 20:00 on most days, with shorter hours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (09:00 to 17:00). If your delay pushes your arrival outside these hours, you may not be able to collect the vehicle that day.

Steps to follow if your flight to Mississippi is delayed:

• If the delay is less than 24 hours from your original pickup time, Thrifty will hold your booking; plan to arrive during counter operating hours
• If the delay exceeds 24 hours, contact Hola Car Rentals via WhatsApp at +1 (786) 999-8312 or by email at [email protected] as soon as possible
• Changes due to extended delays are not guaranteed but the support team will assist where possible

To avoid losing your Thrifty hire in Mississippi due to a long delay, reach out proactively rather than waiting until after the original pickup window has passed.