Useful Information

Driver's age

25 to 90 years.

Customers who fall outside the age limitations will not be able to hire a car unless there is a young or senior driver fee specified in this section. Please note that if applicable, this fee will be included in the rental price and will be payable on arrival at the rental desk in the local currency.

Travel Restrictions

In most cases, vehicles can be driven in any state in the continental United States. The vehicles are not permitted to be taken on ferries or to island locations without prior authorization from Thrifty. Travel is also not permitted via rail.

CANADA:

In most cases, vehicles may be driven across the Canadian border.

It is recommended to have PERS cover when using vehicle in cross border rentals for the US and Canada.

Please reference the Dollar & Thrifty Inbound USA Tour Program’s Drop and Intercity Policy Chart for specific intercity fees and restrictions for rentals into Canada.

MEXICO:

Vehicles may be driven into Mexico with prior authorization and from any locations in California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. An additional Mexican insurance must be purchased locally to do so. The cost of Mexican insurance is between $38.00 - $48.00 USD per calendar day plus taxes and fees, which will assist with breakdown issues. PERS is not available in Mexico.

Due to Mexican Law, Mexican citizens are not permitted to drive U.S. owned vehicles in Mexico. Any attempts to do so will result in fines and penalties.

If travelling to Miami Port a shuttle service to and from the Port is available from 8am to 3pm, 7 days a week and is ONLY available from the Miami Cruise Ship location. When arriving at the port, proceed to the designated pick up area and look for the shuttle which comes approximately every 45 minutes. Shuttle distance to the location is about 8 miles. ***Vehicles may NOT be returned to the Port of Miami ***