Thrifty car rental at Atlanta Airport (ATL)

Thrifty operates from the ATL car rental facility. See the getting-here section for exact directions from your terminal.

Hola Car Rentals is the only premium partner of the top car rental brands operating at Atlanta Airport, giving you exclusive access to our All Inclusive+ rate. This rate includes benefits that no other company can match:

• Free liability coverage starting at US$ 300,000 in case of an accident (applies only to certain rates and itineraries)
• Toll cashback: recover up to 5% of the reservation's total value for toll charges incurred during your rental period
• Premium travel medical assistance providing up to US$ 150,000 in coverage for a maximum of 5 passengers in case of a medical emergency, excluding pre-existing conditions
• No Extra Charges© guarantee: if the counter charges you for something not listed on your confirmation and not an optional add-on you accepted, Hola Car Rentals will work to remove or reimburse the charge after verification

All of this comes at no extra cost, ensuring a fully protected rental experience and peace of mind throughout your trip at Atlanta Airport.

No. With Hola Car Rentals, all costs and charges for your booking at Atlanta Airport are clearly shown at the time of reservation and in your confirmation email, so you know exactly what you are paying before you arrive at the counter.

On top of that, every Hola Car Rentals booking includes the No Extra Charges© guarantee. This is a pricing guarantee (not insurance) that protects you if the counter at Atlanta Airport charges you for something that was not listed on your confirmation and was not an optional add-on you accepted. If that happens, Hola Car Rentals will work with the rental partner to remove or reimburse the charge after verification.

The only costs outside this guarantee are:

• Optional add-ons you choose at the counter (GPS, child seats, prepaid fuel)
• Usage-based charges (tolls, fuel shortfall, traffic fines)

After landing at Atlanta Airport, international flights arrive at Concourse F. Once you clear baggage claim and U.S. Customs, follow signs for Ground Transportation and Rental Car Center to reach the Rental Car Center (RCC) at 2200 Rental Car Center Pkwy, College Park, GA 30337.

You have two free options to reach the RCC from Atlanta Airport:

• Take the free RCC shuttle bus directly from the International Terminal. The ride takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes depending on the airport loop.
• Take a free shuttle to the Domestic Terminal, then ride the free ATL SkyTrain (driverless, runs 24/7, approximately 5 minutes) to the RCC station.

Once inside the RCC, proceed to your rental brand's counter. All major brands including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty are located in the central lobby, with some counters on the second floor. Present your passport, driver's license, credit card, and booking confirmation to complete check-in.

Plan for a total time of 60 to 180 minutes from landing to driving away, as U.S. Customs and immigration can add 30 to 90 minutes depending on flight volume.

To pick up a rental car at Atlanta Airport, you must present all documents in physical form. Digital copies are not accepted at the counter.

• A valid, original driver's license in the main driver's name.
• A passport or valid government-issued photo ID.
• A major credit card with the driver's name printed on the card, in the main driver's name, for the security deposit hold. Debit and prepaid cards are not accepted for the deposit.
• Your booking confirmation or printed voucher.
• Round-trip flight or cruise tickets (required for visitors from outside the U.S.).

If your driver's license uses a non-Latin alphabet such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is mandatory at Atlanta Airport. For licenses in other non-English scripts, an IDP is strongly recommended. The IDP is a translation only and must be carried alongside your original license, not as a replacement.

Obtain your IDP in your home country before traveling, as U.S. issuers such as AAA do not issue IDPs to non-U.S. license holders.

Yes, there are toll roads near Atlanta Airport that you should plan for before driving. Georgia does not have traditional toll highways, but the Atlanta metropolitan area operates Georgia Express Lanes, a network of dynamically priced toll lanes on several major interstates.

Key Express Lane corridors near Atlanta Airport include:

• I-85 Express Lanes (15 miles, Atlanta to Gwinnett County): US$0.10 to US$0.90 per mile depending on congestion.
• I-85 Express Lanes Extension (10 miles, toward Suwanee and Buford): minimum US$0.10 per mile.
• I-75 Express Lane (12 miles, Atlanta to Stockbridge and McDonough): minimum US$0.10 per mile.
• Northwest Corridor Express Lane (I-75 and I-575, toward Marietta, Kennesaw, and Woodstock): minimum US$0.10 per mile.

All Georgia Express Lanes are fully cashless. The primary transponder is Peach Pass, and compatible alternatives include SunPass and Quick Pass. Vehicles with 3 or more occupants may use Peach Pass lanes toll-free.

Your rental vehicle at Atlanta Airport will include an electronic toll device. At the counter you can choose an unlimited toll package (typically US$4.95 to US$5.35 per day, capped at approximately US$34.65 per rental) or pay per use, where actual tolls plus administrative fees are billed after the rental.