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Book Thrifty car rentals at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to enjoy exploring Washington, D.C., according to your whims and fancies. You get to drive the car you rent right from the airport to whatever location you would want to go to, and it also gives you complete freedom. If you plan on visiting far-off places within Washington, renting a car allows you access to the city's hidden gems. You will incur lower costs renting a car compared to using public transportation like taxis and buses as these means have cumulative costs, especially when traveling long distances or as a large group. Renting a car also keeps you from dealing with schedules and inconveniences that come with schedules.
When visiting Washington, you most likely will land at Washington Reagan-National Airport (DCA) in the downtown area, which is a convenient location to book Thrifty car rentals at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. The airport runs 24h and has various car rental agencies, including Thrifty car rentals, from which you can rent a vehicle. The pick-up process for the vehicle you rent is simple in case you book your car rental online through KAYAK, as you only need to pick the vehicle up and the rental agreement.
When you book Thrifty car rentals at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, to return it, drive to 2500 National Avenue Parking Garage A, then park at the Rental Car Return section with a sign. The return process for your vehicle may take about 10min as an agent will inspect the vehicle to ensure it is in good condition. The agency gives you a 30min grace period to return the vehicle as per the agreement later, to which it is subject to additional charges. You will also incur extra costs for returning the rental car at least 24h earlier than the agreed return time.
Reagan-National Airport is one of the busiest in the state and close to the center of the U.S. Government, making it a slower airport to get by due to intense security. Picking your car or dropping it off may be slower on weekdays from 5:30 am to 8:00 am and evenings from 3:30 to 5:30; therefore, you can consider setting the return time outside peak hours.
Book your hire car at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from Thrifty at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
Compact hire cars from Thrifty at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport are around 82% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car from Thrifty at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport
Where can I book Thrifty car rentals at Reagan-National Airport?
There are eighteen car rental agencies in DCA. To access the counters, go to the first floor of Parking 1. If you are a member of a rental car club, go straight to the 2nd or 3rd floor of Parking 1 to get the keys to your rented vehicle. There are two ways to get to the rental car pick-up location from the airport. You can take a 10 to 15min walk from terminals 1 and 2, following the signs towards parking 1 to get to the location. You can also take the rental car parking shuttle at doors 4 and 8 of baggage claim, the arrivals level 1 to the rental car stop.
What amenities are offered by Thrifty car rentals at Reagan-National Airport?
Thrifty car rental vehicles have a GPS navigation system to help you easily navigate the city. The agency provides car seats, of different sizes, to renters with infants or children according to age, weight, etcetera. This agency also offers assisted services to persons with limited mobility and has vehicles designated for persons with reduced mobility. You can also request a chauffeur for convenience.
What documentation is required to rent Thrifty car rentals at Reagan-National Airport?
Vital documents will be required by the agency when renting a car. You must have a valid driver's license with a year of experience driving, zero major endorsements, documents confirming your identity like an Identification Card or a Passport credit card with your name as the primary renter, and a required rental and deposit limit. If you booked your car before your travel date, you should have a printed booking confirmation voucher from the email you receive from the agency.
How much does it cost to hire a car from Thrifty at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?
On average a hire car from Thrifty at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport costs $83 per day.
What is the most popular hire car from Thrifty at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?
Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most frequently booked hire car type from Thrifty at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.
Where can I find Thrifty hire cars at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?
1 Aviation Circle is the closest Thrifty hire car location to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. The telephone number for this location is +1 877 283 0898.
Does Thrifty offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA)?
Yes
Reviews
Overall rating5.1 FairBased on 105 reviews
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5.0
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2.0
The Thrifty staff at pickup were super rude, ignored us at the desk, and were very rude when asking for a deposit card and extra $200 payments tot take the rental we already paid for. They were not at all kind or helpful in explaining the process and were annoyed that we were even there. They were not all al helpful when our rental blew a flat tire and wanted to charge us $700 to toe us back to the airport. The tow would not take us to our air B&B to get our belongings which is 2 hours from the airport. They would only tow us back to the airport to miss the entire friends wedding so we can exchange the car and drive all the way back to our rental house to pick up our belongings. The car did not have a spare tire or my roadside items. 0/10 would not rent with Thrifty again.Reviewed 28 Apr 2025
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2.0
$60 was added to the bill than another $40 at drop off for a total of just over $100 extra in hidden charges by Thrifty. Will not use againReviewed 20 Apr 2025
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2.0
Did not have a car. Required me to run my credit card again. Could not give me a receipt. Their procedure was that I should wait on the floor with 20 plus other people. I eventually got a car with another company. Could not cancel my "reservation" or "rental" with Thrifty. Not looking forward to continuing to have to fight to not pay for the product (rental car) that they could not and did not provide.Reviewed 16 Oct 2024
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2.0
Bad. At pickup, they directed me to a car, and as I was leaving, they told me I was in the wrong car (even though I went to the exact space, and model car). They then switched me to a smaller car. I didn’t get a chance to look at the car though until after I drove off because they switched me in the exit line. So I had to turn back around and ask for the model size bigger. The guy didn’t believe me when I said the car was the wrong model size. Luckily, a manager confirmed I was right and switched me to a bigger model. However, that car stunk of smoke so I asked for a different one. They finally placed me in a minivan. Not ideal, but fine. Of course, as I was leaving, I was again stopped and told I was in the wrong car and had to tell the story over again. At return, the guy just yelled to me to leave the keys and they’d send a receipt. It’s been over 12 hours, and still no receipt or confirmation of drop off.Reviewed 19 Aug 2024
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2.0
Rude, unhelpful, unprofessional staff. The desk was abandoned when I got there and I was made to feel like I was inconveniencing the staff by asking to be helped. That place needs a new manager and everyone working that service counter needs customer service training. Will not be using Thrifty again.Reviewed 2 Apr 2024
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4.0
I'm still waiting for receipt. The pick up was less than desired as no one present when going to select a car and there was an issue with car during whole rental. Poor first and last impressions.Reviewed 21 Nov 2023
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2.0
Many hidden fees that I was not informed of !! Worst company to rent from !! NEVER AGAINReviewed 20 Nov 2023
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2.0
No cars available, despite the reservation. Given an electric vehicle that wasn’t fully charged, and a 30 dollar credit for a future rental. Spent hours charging the car. Returned it at 40% and was charged a $35 feel because it wasn’t charged fully. I was not informed of the fee until I got my bill by email. The car was great but the hidden costs doubled what I intended to pay.Reviewed 1 Oct 2023
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8.0
Cons:Did not get any email after returning the card, The guy at the airport told me I will get an email. Still waitingReviewed 26 May 2021
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2.0
Pros:The drop off worked well.Cons:Terrible pick up at national airport. Waited in line for 4 hours. So, Thrifty rented out way too many cars with far too few staff. There were only 2 persons at the counter and frequently one would leave - reasons unknown. Then AFTER finally getting to the counter, we had to wait ANOTHER 45 MINUTES for our vehicle to be ready. THEN, while driving on our leg from Washington to Nashville (1st day of trip to Dallas), we got a low tire pressure warning. Stopped immediately, called Thrifty, waiting on and off hold for almost 2 hours - only to be hung up on in the end. Had to fend for ourselves and by the grace of god only, reached our destination. Never rent again from Thrifty, ever.Reviewed 4 May 2021
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2.0
Pros:I did not like this experience at all. I went on April 30, 2021 for a 4 pm pickup. They had one person at the counter running thrifty, dollar and even hertz customers at one point. A long line was already formed by the time I arrived to pick up a van I "reserved". I ended up waiting for about 50 mins and in that time an even longer line formed down toward the stairwell. While waiting in line the lady announced that there would be a 45 min delay in getting a vehicle. I was hoping that only applied to people who did not have "reservations", although I do not wish that delay on anyone. When it was my turn I was prepared for the worse and was told that reservations do not matter because they do not have any vehicles available. Then she blamed customers for not returning them and for returning them dirty. If that was the case then do not allow people to reserve vehicles that are not available. I left without the vehicle I reserved in advance. Waste of time.Cons:Have more people working at the counter. Do not allow for reservations unless the vehicle is actually available. It makes no sense to assume that customers will return a vehicle on the day and time they are suppose to and overlap reservations by letting people reserve that same vehicle for that time. It leaves no room for error, which seems to have happened to everyone that waited in that line for close to an hour.Reviewed 2 May 2021
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Pros:NoCons:YesReviewed 2 May 2021
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