Thrifty Car Rental is one of the world’s largest car rental companies. It is part of the Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, having been acquired by Hertz Global Holdings in 2012. The company was founded in 1958 and today it operates in 77 countries, with over 1000 locations worldwide, half of which are in the United States and Canada. Many of its branches are privately owned franchises. Thrifty Car Rental is one of the most popular brands in the car rental industry, both for it's quality service and affordable prices. Today, it satisfies the needs of those who travel for business and pleasure alike. Thrifty Car Rental’s fleet is comprised of such brands as Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Hyundai, Jeep and Lincoln, which vary from country to country.