16 cards ranked
Best credit card to use at Thrifty.
Car Rentals
Thrifty is a value rental brand under Hertz, frequently found at airports alongside its sister labels. Rentals code as car rental within the travel category and earn on cards that bonus travel or car rentals specifically. Because many travel cards bundle rental loss-and-damage protection, it is worth confirming your coverage before paying for the counter waiver.
- #1World of Hyatt Businessif it’s your top categoryChase2x points on car rentals if it's your top eligible spend category that cycleAutomatically 2x total in your top three spend categories each calendar quarter, from dining, shipping, airline tickets bought directly with the airline, local transit and commuting, social media and search engine advertising, car rental agencies, gas stations, and internet/cable/phone services4.0%2x points
- #2American Express7x points on car rentalsBooked directly with select car rental companies3.5%7x points
- #33%
- #42.0%2x points
- #52%
- #62%
- #7First Electronic Bank2% flat-rate cashbackTiers of 2%, 2.5%, 3%, or 4% based on assets held on Coinbase; tiers above 2% are capped at $10,000 in eligible purchases per month, then 2%. Requires Coinbase One membership.2%
- #8Elan Financial Services2% flat-rate cashbackWhen deposited into an eligible Fidelity account2%
- #9American Express2% flat-rate cashbackUnlimited 2% cash back on eligible purchases2%
- #102%
- #112%
- #12Navy Federal2% flat-rate cashbackIssued on the cashRewards application when approved for a credit limit of $5,000 or more; lower limits receive cashRewards at 1.5%2%
- #132%
- #142%
- #152%
- #162%
Last updated July 28, 2026