About Thrifty
Thrifty Rent A Car is a trading entity within Springs Car Wholesalers Pty Ltd, a division of the Safy Group established in 1981 that facilitates car rental in South Africa. The Safy Group employs more than 700 people, controls assets in excess of R500 million and has an annual turnover in surplus of R1 billion. The Safy Group acquired the South African and Namibian franchise for Thrifty Rent a Car in May 2002 and now enjoys an established international client base. This division's primary business interest lies in the management and marketing of vehicles. The foundation of Thrifty Rent a Car is built on the attitude of exceptional customer service. These fundamental principles are passed on to each employee. Our attention to customer service is at the core of our business principles and our large selection of fine rental vehicles such as our Toyota and Volkswagen rentals, makes us a company with a difference and a leader in easy car rental worldwide. Our convenient and secure online car rental reservation centre makes reserving your next rental car a pleasure. Thrifty Rent a Car has many convenient national and worldwide car rental locations close by and facilitates car rental at airport terminals world wide. Thrifty's client base has been established in 640 worldwide locations in 53 countries, therefore there is always a Thrifty Rent a Car available when you need the best cars at the best price.
Our Mission
Thrifty's mission has always been to become South Africa's favourite vehicle rental company for the money-conscious traveller. We strive to accomplish this by conducting our business with honesty, unparalleled professionalism and delivering exceptional service together with our terrific budget vehicles.
Organizational values
In all personal and business dealings, Thrifty Car Rental has set itself high ethical and moral standards, providing strategic guidance to all businesses and individuals in the Safy group. This group is committed to providing a safe and clean working environment for all its employees and encourages personal staff development through training and programs. Every staff member is expected to a good citizen in their communities and display the high moral and ethical behaviour that is sought after by many companies and is awarded by management.
Black Economic Empowerment
Thrifty Rent a Car is a South African Black Empowerment entity and is proud to be part of the transformation process. Our management is committed to fair business with the promotion and engendering of its employee’s, creating a distinct moral philosophy in the everyday workplace
