I prefer Thifty for two reasons. First the destinations that I travel to they are priced the best or atleast competitive. The second is I love there cars. We prefer the Chrysler 300C but also the Dodge Magnum and Charger. I have three tips for renting cars.

1. Choose a primary company and and join their rewards program. This will allow you to accumulate rewards faster.

2. Most companies have an expedited service to pick up and drop off your car. This service can save you hours. Thrifty's is called Blue Chips. When you sign up for their program they take all of your credit card and drivers license information and keep it on file. When you arrive to pick up your car all you do is show your card and then sign the receipt and they will give you your keys. On a recent trip to Hawaii the line at the counter wound through the waiting area out the door and down the stairs. They told us to be prepared for over an hour wait. We went to the Blue Chip line and were on the road in 10 minutes. Another perk is we have received numerous upgrades as well.

3. For a dollar or two more per day you can usually upgrade from an entry level car. Most companies will not guarantee a specific car if you make a reservation. That midsize car you requested could turn out to be a station wagon when you get there. I have always found this to work in my favor. If I don't like my car I negotiate for a nicer one without paying for the upgrade.