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Business
Happenings - January
2002
For Affordable
Car Rentals,Think Thrifty!
Thrifty
Car Rental
Moab Valley Inn
711 South Main, Moab Utah
435-259-7317
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 I’m
always surprised at how many convenient services exist
in Moab that I don’t know about because they are
tucked away behind other company’s doors.  Thrifty
Car Rental is just such a service, located within the
lobby of Moab Valley Inn at 711 South Main Street. I didn’t
even realize that we had a car rental agency in town besides
those specializing in four-wheel off-road vehicles. But
not only do we have one, we have one that caters to the
full gamut of car rental needs for tourists and locals
alike.
Open year-round, Thrifty observes convenient hours to
accommodate their customers. During the summer, they operate
seven days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. Because they
are linked with Great Lakes Airlines, they extend their
hours if a plane is delayed so passengers need not worry
about their car rental. During the winter, their doors
open at 8 a.m. and close at 5 p.m., and are closed on
Sundays.
 Although
their main location in Moab is the address on Main Street,
they also have an office at the airport that caters to
private and commuter planes. As Cathy Stephens, lead agent,
explains, “That office runs by reservation only since
there isn’t enough business to keep an agent out
there full-time.” Their accommodating pick-up services
extend to bringing out rentals to local hotels and expedition
tours. They also work in conjunction with several of the
biking and hiking outfitters in town to facilitate the
travel experience for tourists.
Although they do not run bike shuttles, they do offer
shuttle services to cities, such as Salt Lake City and
Denver, with a 30 day notice. However, with convenient
drop-off locations at any major airport, it’s easy
to coordinate a travel schedule.
The wide selection of vehicles Thrifty carries, all of
which are updated to the latest year’s models, satisfies
most transportation needs. For Moab residents who either
don’t have a reliable car for a long trip or simply
like the service of a rental car agency should anything
break down, Thrifty has an assortment of sedans. All of
them are automatic and equipped with airbags, A/C and
heaters. For the traveler into town looking for a good
four-wheel drive, Thrifty offers three SUV size classes,
ranging from the Jeep Cherokee to the Chevy Suburban and
Excursion. Their selection also includes the ever-popular
Jeep Wrangler.
Renting a car, especially a new one, is also a great way
of testing out the model before purchasing one. Because
Thrifty updates their vehicles every year, they lease
and sell last year’s models at affordable prices.
As their brochure claims, “If you like it, you can
buy it!”
As their name suggests, Thrifty’s prices are reasonable.
In addition to offering low daily and weekly rates, they
also give senior and local discounts. If you’re traveling
on a corporate program, ask about the reduced rates for
employee leisure travel.
For my two-driver, one-car family, I’m glad to have
discovered this local service. Next time one of us needs
to take a road trip solo or friends fly directly into
Moab, it’s good to know that there is an affordable,
convenient option for acquiring a second car, if only
for a day or two. |
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