Gregg
Thrifty car rental Barcelona airport - Scammers
Booked a car through Doyouspain to pick up at Barcelona airport T2 today. Got to the desk on time and was told they had cancelled the booking the day before as the deal wasn't available. Oddly, they could offer me the same car now, but it was x4 times the price. So, I went back online there and the deal I booked was still there for various vehicles at Thrifty at even less than what I'd paid. The agent refused to accept it even though he was shown the website deals. If I took a car from them I would be forced to take the insurance and the heavily inflated price. I have a yearly insurance which covers all my car hire around the world. He refused to budge and therefore left me car less and unable to make my appointment for my residency card an hours drive away. A complete scam. Worst rental unprofessional car rental experience I've ever had and I rent cars all over the world many times a year. Shameful for such an internationally known brand to be so underhand and deceitful. There are plenty of other options at BCN - avoid Goldcar ( experienced similar tactics ) and Thrifty.
Response from Thrifty Car RentalMay 21, 2026
Dear Customer, We sincerely apologize for your recent experience with us. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and we are committed to making things right. Please feel free to contact us directly at [email protected] or call us at 800 4770. Our dedicated team is here to assist you and address any concerns you may have. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We look forward to resolving the issue and providing a better experience moving forward. Best Regards, Team Thrifty


