Thrifty unveils exciting summer promotions

The special promotions are valid in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates until the 15th of September 2009, and targets individual hirers from holiday makers to business travelers.

Sam Eltibi, Executive Director, Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Mena and Asia Pacific, said:

"Thrifty has enjoyed 20 years of the UAE's growth and profitability, and now in challenging times, it is our chance to give something back to our customers who are especially value-conscious at this time. Our aim is to provide the best possible deals, offering convenient extras to enable them to economically manage their travel."

The special promotions with Thrifty include both pick-up and drop-off anywhere within Dubai, Sharjah & Northern Emirates, with no additional charge. The promotion also includes a month free for every three-month rental. Weekend visitors to the UAE can enjoy a flexible return-on-Sunday policy by 10AM, thus enjoying a half a day extra on their rental car. A convenient mid-week promotion, where if vehicle is hired between 10AM to 12 Noon on a Sunday and returned on Wednesday before 9.30 PM, will give extra benefits to the hirer.

Rahul Singh, General Manager for Thrifty Rent a Car UAE, said:

"During the last quarter, Thrifty had taken measures to lower the cost structure to enable us to accommodate these promotions. We see a trend of customers choosing small to mid-size cars during these economically challenging times and have lined up the latest models available."

"While the outlook for the summer is slow, we expect a lot of last-minute business travelers as well as regional holiday makers who would travel closer to home instead of further away," continued Singh.

Thrifty boasts one of the biggest networks in the UAE; with over 30 full-service outlets in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, Sharjah and Al Ain. Thrifty enjoys an impressive and varied fleet of vehicles and is located in every location in the UAE. From shopping malls to airports to hotels, Thrifty is able to provide convenient and cost-effective service to all of its customers.