|
|
| Thrifty Car Rentals |
Category: Car Rental
Island: Tobago
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
For more pictures - Click Here
|
Review
On Tobago we recommend Thrifty Car Rentals, which has had a solid reputation for reliability stretching back for over two decades. The company is owned and run by Eon Rodriguez, who has held the Thrifty franchise in Tobago since 1992. In fact he was in the car rental business for 12 years before that as well. He has probably the most flexible and reliable car rental business on the island.
Thrifty’s office and the garage are based just across from the airport. This is one of the advantages for customers. It is easy to pick up a car on arrival. If you let Thrifty know the time of your flight they can watch for it and come to collect you as you clear Customs.
The company is small, with just five employees in all, three of whom have been with the company for over eight years. Their fleet numbers around 80 and there is a good variety of vehicles. In addition to the usual cars and slightly greater number of jeeps you can hire an SUV and even a 12 seater van. |
| ^ back to top |
Prices
2008-2009 | Class | Description | Details | Daily | Weekly | | Economy | Mazda323 Nissan Almera Mitsubishi Lancer | Auto, A/C 4drs 5 pass | 60 | 360 | | Compact | Mazda323 Nissan Almera Mitsubishi Lancer | Auto, A/C 4drs 5 pass | 60 | 360 | | Intermediate | Toyota Corolla Mitsubishi Lancer | Auto, A/C 4drs 5 pass | 85 | 510 | | Minivan | Toyota Liteace | Auto, A/C 4drs 8 pass | 135 | 810 | | Minivan | Mitsubishi Space Wagon | Auto, A/C 5drs 7 pass | 125 | 750 | | Minivan | Suzuki Carry | Man, A/C 5drs 6 pass | 70 | 420 | | Station Wagon | Nissan Wingroad Estate | Auto, A/C 5drs 5 pass | 85 | 510 | | 4 WD Hard Top | Suzuki Jimny | Auto, A/C 3drs 4 pass | 60 | 360 | | 4 WD Hard Top | Suzuki Jimny | Man, A/C 3drs 4 pass | 60 | 360 | | 4 WD Hard Top | Suzuki Grand Vitara | Man, A/C 3drs 4 pass | 75 | 450 | | 4 WD Hard Top | Suzuki Grand Vitara | Man, A/C 5drs 5 pass | 85 | 510 | | 4 WD Hard Top | Diahatsu Terios | Man, A/C 5drs 5 pass | 65 | 390 | | 4 WD Hard Top | Daihatsu Terios | Auto, A/C 5drs 5 pass | 65 | 390 | All rates are quoted in US$ and include 15% Government Tax and third party coverage. All rates subject to change without notice. 5% off your car rental rates when booking direct with Thrifty, but you have to mention DefinitiveCaribbean at the time of booking! |
| ^ back to top |
Terms & Conditions
Drivers must be at least 25 years old and must have held a licence for two years. The charge for additional drivers is US$5 per day (excluding spouses).
Unlike many islands in the Caribbean, it is not necessary to have a local driving licence to drive in Tobago.
Collision Damage Waiver is optional although we recommend that you take this cover which at US $15 per day reduces customer liability to US$1000.
All vehicles can be fitted with a child seat in the rear.
Petrol is not included in the rates. Mileage is unlimited. Child seats and booster seats are available on request at US$5 per day.
Payment for the hire is made at the time of rental, including all waiver payments.
Payment can be made by cash, travellers’ cheques, and credit cards including VISA, Mastercard and American Express. |
| ^ back to top |
Delivery
Thrifty will deliver free of charge to any hotel or villa that is within a ten mile radius of the garage at the west end of Tobago. Outside this area there is a US$30 charge each way. |
| ^ back to top |
Reservations
We recommend that you book in advance if you are intending to hire a car for longer than three days, particularly if you are travelling during the busy seasons around Christmas, Easter and at Carnival time. The best idea is to book your car at the same time as you book your accommodation or holiday.
To make further enquiries or reservations for your Tobago car hire, please use the TELEPHONE OR DIRECT EMAIL ENQUIRIES link at the top of this review. |
| ^ back to top |
Have you found this page useful?
We appreciate your feedback on our service.
I found this page useful
I would like to make a comment
All the information on this page comes to you free of charge.
5% off if you mention DefinitiveCaribbean...
Please remember to mention DefinitiveCaribbean when you deal with Thrifty Car Rentals in order to collect your 5% discount. |
| ^ back to top |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Print
page
