Thrifty Car Rental
in Myrtle Beach

Hola Car Rentals is the only premium partner of the top car rental brands operating in Myrtle Beach, including Thrifty, 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 rental 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 Thrifty rental experience and peace of mind throughout your trip in Myrtle Beach.

No. With Hola Car Rentals, all costs and charges for your Thrifty booking in Myrtle Beach 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 Thrifty 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 Thrifty counter in Myrtle Beach 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 Thrifty 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 at Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) is located inside the on-airport Rental Car Center at 1100 Jetport Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. No shuttle or train is required to reach it.

After deplaning, follow signs to baggage claim, exit to the arrivals level, and walk directly across to the Rental Car Center, which sits across from the terminal. The Thrifty counter and vehicles are both located there, so you can proceed straight from baggage claim to the counter without any additional transport.

Allow roughly 30 to 60 minutes from arrival to driving away, accounting for baggage claim and counter service at Thrifty.

The Thrifty counter at Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) is open daily from 07:00 to 23:30.

If your flight arrives close to or after 23:30, plan accordingly, as no specific after-hours pickup or key-drop instructions are publicly documented for this Thrifty location. Contacting Thrifty directly before travel is advisable if you expect a very late arrival in Myrtle Beach.

Thrifty also operates a secondary location at the Walmart on 10820 North Kings Road in Myrtle Beach, approximately 11.7 miles from the airport, with more limited hours: Monday through Friday 08:00 to 18:00, and Saturday and Sunday 08:00 to 13:00. That off-airport location requires separate transport from MYR and is not connected to the airport Rental Car Center.

The minimum age to rent from Thrifty in Myrtle Beach is 21, though drivers aged 21 to 24 are subject to a young-renter surcharge of approximately US$25 per day at both the airport (MYR) and the Walmart off-airport location.

Drivers aged 25 and older are not charged an underage fee. Additionally, renters under 25 are typically restricted from certain vehicle classes such as full-size SUVs, premium, luxury, convertible, and minivan categories. At the Myrtle Beach Thrifty counter, economy, compact, and intermediate vehicles are generally the classes available to younger renters.

• Ages 21 to 24: eligible to rent with a daily young-renter surcharge of approximately US$25
• Ages 25 and older: no surcharge applies
• Vehicle class restrictions apply to drivers under 25

A valid driver's license and a major credit card in the main driver's name are required regardless of age.

Myrtle Beach itself does not have toll roads, but if you drive inland toward the Greenville area of South Carolina, you may encounter the Southern Connector on Interstate 185, which is the state's primary toll road.

The Southern Connector uses the PalPass (also called Palmetto Pass) electronic system, alongside cash and credit card options at mainline plazas. Toll costs for a standard car range from approximately US$0.075 to US$3.00 for the full 16-mile route.

Your Thrifty vehicle in Myrtle Beach will include an electronic toll device. At the counter you can choose to enroll in an optional toll program (typically US$3.95 to US$4.95 per day, capped per rental period) that covers electronic lanes automatically. If you decline and drive through a cashless toll, Thrifty will bill the toll at the highest undiscounted rate plus an administrative fee, which can reach US$15 per toll occurrence.

There are no congestion charges, emissions zones, or city-center fees in the Myrtle Beach area or anywhere in South Carolina.

Yes, Tolls Cashback is included on all bookings made through Hola Car Rentals, including Thrifty rentals in Myrtle Beach. You can get back up to 5% of your total booking value for tolls paid during your rental.

If you drive from Myrtle Beach toward the Greenville area and use the Southern Connector toll road, or pass through any other toll facility during your Thrifty rental, you can submit a claim after returning the vehicle.

• Email [email protected] within 30 days of returning the vehicle
• Use the subject line: Tolls Cashback - Reservation {Your Confirmation Number}
• Attach your Hola Car Rentals confirmation, the signed rental agreement from Thrifty, and a receipt or statement showing the toll charges paid

Hola Car Rentals will reimburse the lesser of the total tolls paid or 5% of your booking total. For example, if your booking total is US$500, the maximum cashback is US$25. Refunds are issued to the original payment method within 7 to 10 business days after approval. Late submissions received after 30 days are not accepted.

To pick up your Thrifty rental in Myrtle Beach, you must bring the following physical documents. Digital copies are not accepted at the counter.

• Original, unexpired driver's license in the main driver's name
• International Driving Permit (IDP) if your license uses a non-Latin alphabet such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic. An IDP is a translation only and must be carried alongside your original license
• A major credit card with the driver's name printed on the card, in the main driver's name, for the security deposit hold. Debit and prepaid cards are not accepted for the deposit
• 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

At the Thrifty counter in Myrtle Beach, confirm the security hold amount before the agent processes your card. Typical holds for standard vehicles in the United States range from approximately US$300 to US$400, though the exact amount is set by Thrifty at the time of pickup.

Yes, Thrifty in Myrtle Beach charges a fee for additional drivers when the cost is not already included in your rate. The standard Thrifty additional driver fee in the United States is US$13.50 per rental day plus applicable taxes, with a maximum charge of US$189 plus taxes for the rental period.

Before assuming the fee applies, check your booking confirmation. Some Hola Car Rentals rates include one additional driver at no extra cost, in which case your confirmation will state "Additional driver free of charge" or similar wording.

• The additional driver must be present at the Thrifty counter in Myrtle Beach at pickup
• They must present a valid driver's license and sign the rental agreement
• They must meet the same minimum age requirements as the main driver
• Only drivers listed on the agreement are covered by protections such as CDW/LDW

If you need to add a driver who is between 21 and 24 years old, a young-renter surcharge may also apply on top of the additional driver fee at the Myrtle Beach location.

Thrifty rentals in Myrtle Beach 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.

• At pickup, check the fuel gauge with the Thrifty agent and confirm the starting level is recorded on the rental agreement
• Take a photo of the dashboard showing the odometer and fuel gauge
• Refuel within approximately 10 miles of the Rental Car Center at 1100 Jetport Road before returning the vehicle
• Keep your final fuel receipt showing the date, time, and station address

If you return the Thrifty vehicle in Myrtle Beach below the recorded starting level, you may be charged for the fuel shortfall at the partner's refueling rate, which is typically higher than retail pump prices, plus a refueling service fee.

Gas stations are available near the Myrtle Beach airport Rental Car Center. If you are unsure of the nearest station to the return location, ask the Thrifty agent at pickup or use a navigation app to locate one close to 1100 Jetport Road before your return.

Most bookings made through Hola Car Rentals, including Thrifty rentals in Myrtle Beach, include Travel Assistance provided by Terrawind Global Protection. This benefit is particularly useful if you experience a medical emergency or other covered incident while driving in the Myrtle Beach area or on South Carolina highways.

Core benefits typically include:

• 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 use the assistance, call +1 888 980 9992 (toll-free, available 24/7) or contact WhatsApp at +1 208 910 1001. Provide your full name, your Hola Car Rentals confirmation number, your location in Myrtle Beach or South Carolina, and a brief description of the situation.

Important: this benefit does not apply to residents of the United States or Canada. It covers non-North American travelers only. It also does not cover damage to the Thrifty rental vehicle itself, which is handled separately by CDW/LDW coverage.

Yes, Myrtle Beach has a notable seasonal driving restriction on Ocean Boulevard, the main beachfront road, that can catch first-time visitors off guard when driving a Thrifty rental.

Under the Summer Emergency Vehicle Access Plan (SEVAP), Ocean Boulevard converts to southbound-only traffic from 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays during peak periods, including summer weekends, spring break, Memorial Day, and the first three weekends of June. The 8th and 9th Avenues North are fully blocked during these windows for emergency vehicle access.

This restriction also intensifies during events such as Bike Week, concerts, and festivals. If you are driving your Thrifty rental along the beachfront during these times, you will need to use parallel inland routes instead:

• Kings Highway (US 17 Business)
• Robert M. Grissom Parkway
• SC 31 (Carolina Bays Parkway)

These restrictions are enforced and are not signposted in advance in a way that is obvious to visitors. Planning your Myrtle Beach driving routes before heading out, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings, will help you avoid unexpected detours in your Thrifty vehicle.

Yes, one-way rentals are possible with Thrifty from Myrtle Beach, but a drop-off fee typically applies when you return the vehicle to a different location from where you picked it up.

The drop-off fee is route-specific and varies based on the destination city, distance, vehicle class, and season. It is not a mileage or fuel charge but a separate repositioning fee set by Thrifty. This fee cannot be prepaid and will appear under the "To pay at destination" section of your booking confirmation if it applies to your route.

• Same-city returns (for example, airport to a Myrtle Beach city location) may carry no drop-off fee
• Returns to another South Carolina city or a different state will generally incur a drop-off fee
• Cross-border one-way rentals (for example, to Canada) are often restricted or carry higher fees

When booking a one-way Thrifty rental from Myrtle Beach, review the details page during checkout to confirm whether a drop-off fee applies and what the amount is before completing your reservation.

When picking up a Thrifty rental in Myrtle Beach, two main types of coverage are worth understanding before you reach the counter.

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

Third-Party Liability (LIS/ALI/SLI) covers bodily injury and property damage you may cause to others while driving the Thrifty rental in Myrtle Beach or on South Carolina roads. Some U.S. states require a minimum level of liability coverage, but not all do. Hola Car Rentals strongly recommends adding Liability Insurance Supplementary (up to US$300,000) to your rental.

• CDW/LDW: covers the Thrifty vehicle for damage and theft
• LIS/ALI/SLI: covers third parties you may injure or whose property you may damage
• Neither covers your personal injuries (PAI) or belongings (PEC)

Check your booking confirmation to see which coverages are already included in your Myrtle Beach Thrifty rate before accepting or declining anything at the counter.

When you pick up your Thrifty rental in Myrtle Beach, the counter agent will place a temporary authorization hold on your credit card. This is not a charge but reduces your available credit until the hold is released after you return the vehicle.

Typical security deposit holds for standard vehicles at Thrifty locations in the United States range from approximately US$300 to US$400, though the exact amount is determined by Thrifty at the Myrtle Beach counter and may be higher for premium or larger vehicle classes.

• You must present a physical, major credit card with the driver's name printed on the card, in the main driver's name
• Debit cards, prepaid cards, and virtual cards are not accepted for the deposit hold
• The card must have sufficient available credit to cover the hold plus any expected charges
• After returning the Thrifty vehicle in Myrtle Beach, the hold is released, but your bank may take up to 15 business days to reflect the release

Bring a backup credit card in your name in case your primary card is declined, and notify your bank of your travel to Myrtle Beach to prevent fraud blocks on the in-person authorization.