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Thrifty Car Rental Santa Barbara - Deals and Special Programs

Last reservation inquiries near Santa Barbara
(route to Valencia is about 273 miles)

Type Location Class Car Price Request performed
Valencia Airport (VLN) (7 days) Economy Peugeot 206 of vergelijkbaar $39.56 / day 1 day and 18 hours ago
Valencia Airport (VLN) (22 days) Economy Peugeot 206 $36.35 / day 2 days and 9 hours ago
Valencia Airport (VLN) (20 days) Economy Peugeot 206 $42.30 / day 3 days and 5 hours ago
Valencia Airport (VLN) (2 days) Economy Peugeot 206 $12.22 / day 24 days and 3 hours ago


Enterprise, Alamo, Budget… you probably recognize these popular car rental agencies but there’s more than just these three car rental companies you can go with if you need car rental in Santa Barbara. You also have Thrifty car rental Santa Barbara company.  Why should you choose Thrifty Santa Barbara to rent your vehicle? First, it’s important to understand Thrifty including when it began and why.

This Complex History Of Santa Barbara Thrifty Rental Cars

Thrifty was started in 1958.  But, in 1987, the rental car company went public with a public common stock offering.  However, Chrysler Corporation, in conjunction with Dollar Rent A Car, acquired Thrifty in 1989. In 1997, both companies came together to found Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. And, in 2002, they issue a new profile that stated they would operate as one company but the brands would be independent.

Thrifty has more than 300 locations within the United States; a mixture of both company and franchise-owned locations that operate in nearly 80 countries including offices in Santa Barbara. That equates to 1,000 locations worldwide! Thrifty has a program dubbed “Blue Chip Express Rental Program”. This program enables members to take advantage of the expedited pickup/returns from locations. The system will retain various customer data including the preferred credit card, insurance preferences, kind of vehicle and options you like. The program also gives free days by getting credits for renting cars.

Thrifty Santa Barbara Rental Car Deals To Watch Out For

There are all kinds of deals you can take advantage of if you’re renting your vehicle through Thrifty car rental. These deals are aimed to help you save money while you rent their vehicle. Some deals you can expect:

  • 5 percent off your compact car in Santa Barbara
  • $34/a day for a mid-size SUV or
  • 10 percent off mid-size SUV in Santa Barbara
  • $49/a day for a minivan
  • Earn 1,000 Bonus Miles
  • 15 percent weekly Canadian rentals

What Kinds Of Vehicles Are In Santa Barbara Thrifty’s Fleet

In 2010, DTG, the parent company for Thrifty, owned more than 112,000 vehicles in the U.S fleet from several manufacturers like Chrysler, Ford, GM, Hyundai. Kia and Nissan. They have many classes of cars for you to choose from. Any one of them will meet and exceed your rental expectations. What classes of vehicles can you choose from?

  • Compact
  • Economy
  • Mid-Size
  • Wild-Car
  • Full-Size
  • Luxury
  • Mid-Size SUV
  • Minivan
  • Standard Convertible
  • Premium
  • Open Air All-Terrain, Mid-Size

Thrifty can be found all over the planet in nearly 80 locations including Santa Barbara. If you have your heart set on renting from Thrifty and you’re going on vacation, it would be wise to learn if the place you’re going to has a Thrifty Car Rental company. Some locations include:

  • Austria
  • Canada
  • Chile
  • Estonia
  • Hungry
  • Libya
  • Mexico
  • New Zealand
  • Spain
  • United States

Have fun on your next vacation or business trip with a Thrifty Car Rental Santa Barbara!