Merignac
France
Thrifty Car Rental Nice Airport
Thrifty Nice Airport Information
Pick-up instructions: Upon reaching the arrivals hall, follow the signs for the rental car, the Thrifty rental desk can be found at Terminals 1 and 2. The Vehicle collection is done at Terminal 2. Customers can use a complimentary shuttle service to travel to Terminal 2 from where they can pick up their vehicle.
You can contact Thrifty Nice Airport location at +33 825 34 23 43 or visit Car Rental Nice Airport for more information.
Drop-off instructions: Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Thrifty upon Pick-up.
Business hours:
Sunday
07:00 - 24:00
Monday
07:00 - 24:00
Tuesday
07:00 - 24:00
Wednesday
07:00 - 24:00
Thursday
07:00 - 24:00
Friday
07:00 - 24:00
Saturday
07:00 - 24:00
Tips for renting a car from Thrifty Rent-A-Car at Nice airport
- Thrifty Car Rental is known for its cost-effective rental options
- At the Nice Airport, you can book a Thrifty rental car from the Thrifty rental desk which can be found at Terminals 1 and 2. At the desk, you need to show a valid ID with a matching photo and name to the primary driver, along with a driver's license matching the ID, and a credit card with enough balance for the reservation fee.
- The Vehicle collection is done at Terminal 2. You can select from a variety of vehicle types, including SUVs, luxury cars, passenger vans, pickup trucks, full-size sedans, minivans, standard sedans, intermediate vehicles, compact vehicles, economy cars, and mini cars.
- It is recommended to book your car in advance, this can save you from the hassle of on-spot booking and can help you get a much more cost-effective offer.
- For returning the car, follow the car rental signs and park your car in the designated car park. Lock your car and go to the rental desk to drop off the keys. If your plans change and you need to extend your stay, contact the company to reschedule your return.
- During peak hours you may see congestion and long queues, especially during check-in, security, and passport control.
- Approximately 25% of our users discovered Thrifty rental cars at Nice airport priced at €38 or less
Thrifty Rental Conditions
- Driver Requirements
According to the Thrifty car rentals terms and conditions, the renter must possess a valid driver's license and a credit or debit card under their own name. In Nice Airport the minimum age to rent a car should be 18, however, individuals below the age of 25 will have to pay an additional Young Renter Fee, these individuals are also restricted from renting luxury cars. There is no maximum age for renters
- Insurance
The following Insurance options are available at Thrifty Car Rentals in Nice Airport:
Loss Damage Waiver (LDW): Under this waiver, complete coverage is provided for any damage to the rental car, as long as the rental agreement’s terms and conditions are not violated. With this waiver, renters are exempted from filing a claim with their own auto insurance.
Liability Insurance Supplement (LIS): The renters have the choice to purchase the LIS for protection against any third-party claim which includes claims for injury, death and property damage due to an accident from the Thrifty rental car.
Buying these insurance options is totally optional and they are not a prerequisite for renting a car from Thrifty.
- Deposit and Deductible Policy
Thrifty places an authorized hold on your selected payment method or requires a deposit for an amount that covers both the estimated rental charges and the security charges, during the rental period. Once your rental period ends and final charges are applied, this hold is released.
- Payment Policy
Accepted Payment methods at Thrifty include major credit cards, including MasterCard, Visa, Discover, JCB, Diners Club, American Express, and China Union Pay. The debit cards can also be used as a payment method but they must draw the funds directly from the cardholder's account. Physical cards are accepted not digital ones.
Debit cards are accepted for compact vehicles but not for the Premium ones.
- Optional Extras and Services
Thrifty rental car provides a variety of amenities to accommodate the renters. These optional extras include Child seats suitable for both infants and toddlers, Booster seats and GPS. These optional extras are not included in the rental charge and they have to be booked separately.
- Fuel Policy :
Renters have the option to choose how they would like to pay for fuel
Prepay for the Fuel (Fuel Purchase Option): You can opt to pay for the fuel upfront when you rent the car. This option allows you to return the car with any amount of fuel without refilling the fuel before drop-off.
Thrifty Fuels (Fuel & Service Charge): Under this choice, Thrifty handles the refuelling for you. You can drop off the car with the fuel at any level. This option includes both the fuel cost and the service charge for refuelling.
You Fuel: Under this choice, you are obliged to refill the fuel tank before returning the car. The fuel level should be the same as when you picked the car from Thrifty.
FAQ's
Thrifty Rental Services at Nice Airport FAQs
The Thrifty Rent-A-Car rental site is located at NCE TWR, 06200 Nice, France
Tel: +33 825 34 23 43
Yes, Thrifty Car Rentals accepts both credit and debit cards, which include MasterCard, Visa, Discover, JCB, Diners Club, American Express, and China Union Pay.
Yes, Thrifty places an authorized hold on your selected payment method or requires a deposit for an amount that covers both the estimated rental charges and the security charges, during the rental period. Once your rental period ends and final charges are applied, this hold is released.
Yes, Thrifty car rentals at Nice Airport allow additional drivers, but these drivers need to meet all the requirements which include meeting the age requirements and possessing a valid driver's license. They also have to pay an additional driver fee.
Once the additional driver has met all the requirements, they can drive the car after paying for the additional driver fee. However, if the additional driver is the renter’s spouse, they do not need to pay extra costs, provided they have a driver's license and meet the age requirements.
Thrifty rental car provides a variety of amenities to accommodate the renters. These optional extras include Child seats suitable for both infants and toddlers, Booster seats and GPS.
Thrifty car rentals require renters at Nice Airport to have a valid driver's license and a credit or debit card in their own name.
The most popular rental car is Standard (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) or Economy due to its affordability.
Yes, customers can use a complimentary shuttle service to travel to Terminal 2 from where they can pick up their vehicle.
Thrifty Return and Extension Policies
You need to follow the sign boards leading to the Hourly deck which will direct you to rental Car Returns. Look for the signs indicating the designated return area for Thrifty within the Deck.
Yes, you can drop off the Thrifty rental car at Nice airport after business hours. please note that you will remain responsible for the vehicle until the staff at Thrifty takes possession of it upon the reopening of our location.
If you need to return your rental car late, you must notify the staff and you have to pay the additional fees. To reduce the fee, contact the On-Rent Help Desk to update your return date and time.
Yes, you can rent a car at Nice Airport and return it to a different location with one-way rental options.
Indeed, a small fee is applicable for any modifications you make to your rental agreement. Furthermore, if you return your Thrifty rental car to a location different from where you picked it up, you may incur additional fees or charges, often referred to as a "drop charge" or "inter-city fee." The exact cost of these fees depends on various factors, including the initial pick-up and final return locations, as well as the season in which you rent the vehicle.
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