Thrifty Car & Van Rental was first established in 1995 and since then it has grown substantially, becoming the fastest growing car and van rental company in Ireland with branches in Cork, Dublin and Shannon.

Their car fleet currently boasts 2,500 vehicles providing a wide range and choice of vehicles, designed for every need. With a strong reputation in both the retail and corporate rental sectors, the business also operates a fully fledged Corporate Division offering car and van rental solutions tailored made to the customers needs.

In Cork, Thrifty Car & Van Rental is located close to Cork Airport Business Park. Thrifty Cork has a flourishing weekend car and van car rental business where they rent a whole range of vehicles for moving house, seasonal work or just simply to get away in a brand new vehicle for the weekend.

Open seven days a week, it provides Thrifty Cork clients with flexibility on collection and drop off. Thrifty also offer special weekend rates which include insurance, if required. They also offer the facility to arrange the transfer of your own insurance onto the rental vehicle dealing direct with your insurance company or broker, saving you additional insurance costs and valuable time. This is all part of the service and a good reason why Thrifty have so much repeat business; they simply go that extra mile for their clients.

Of course Thrifty Cork rent midweek too and even has special offers for those less busy periods or for those who work shifts etc. Another popular service to local clientele is renting a replacement car/van while their client's vehicle is being repaired or serviced.

Thrifty Car & Van Rental Cork has had exceptional growth in 2008, a fact which Cork Manager, Billy McGregor attributes to the efficient, friendly, and professional level of service they provide for all their clients needs. Thrifty's Car and Van rental has established a strong reputation in Cork for attracting repeat local business based on word of mouth.

The opening of their corporate division means that they now offer a one stop shop for all business and individual requirements on a local or nationwide basis. Billy, who is well known in the motor trade, said that vehicle rental is the way to go in current economic times. "Many companies are now re-assessing their fleet requirements, and turning to renting rather than purchasing or leasing vehicles. This way, capital can be released and injected into other projects. With no initial cash outlay or long term commitments companies and individuals can have complete flexibility and control over business requirements, and can add or reduce vehicles as required without incurring any financial penalties," he said. Billy pointed out the advantages of renting at the moment for those waiting until early 2009 to make a decision on purchasing.

Thrifty also provide temporary vehicles to new employees while on a trial / probation period for a local business'. This means if, for whatever reason, the employee does continue at the company, it is not then is not lumbered with the financial burden of the continued leased car/van for 2-3 years. Renters can simply return the car/van to Thrifty with no financial penalties.

Currently Thrifty's car rental service is also utilised by Cork based foreign companies who have overseas employees arriving on secondment for a fixed period. "This flexibility of being able to rent a vehicle for any period of time and give it back when you want , that keeps companies and individuals coming back . Renting allows you to concentrate on your own business whilst Thrifty services and maintains the vehicle," he said.