Northern Gulf announces launch of Dollar Thrifty
New int’l car renting firm provides 24/7 services
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 19: Northern Gulf Trading Company announced the introduction of Dollar Thrifty, a leading car rental company. As part of its expansion across the Middle East, the company has become part of the Kuwaiti market to offer customers the choice of confidently enjoying transportation through offering convenience.
Dollar Rent a Car is one of the largest car rental companies in the world that is part of The Hertz Corporation. In 1990, Dollar and Thrifty merged to one company in conjunction with its parent company Hertz, and is one of the most widely recognized brands that cater to business and leisure travelers.
Established in 1958 as Thrifty Rent a Car System, Inc, the company has grown steadily over the decades. Through corporately-owned and franchised stores, Thrifty Car Rental now operates in more than 4,000 locations.
Thrifty Car Rental is a one of the largest car rental companies in the world headquartered in Estero, Florida in the United States of America. The brand was acquired by The Hertz Corporation in 2012.
In November 2012, Hertz Global Holdings, Inc acquired Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. Hertz Holdings, through its subsidiary The Hertz Corporation (“Hertz”) operates its car rental business through the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands.
Together with its corporatelyowned locations and those of its franchise owners, Dollar Rent a Car
A group photo from the event
has approximately 570 locations in 61 countries.
CEO of Northern Gulf, Raed Turjuman commented, “It is with great pleasure that we introduce the Kuwaiti market to Dollar Thrifty, which comes under the Hertz Corporation for car rental. It will provide a diverse fleet of cars, 24/7 service with low competitive prices. We are certain that this car rental brand will also offer customers great service that suits their needs through its convenient and enjoyable transportation offering.” Turjuman affirmed the company’s ongoing strive to offer the best promotions and campaigns that would attract customers’ attention in renting the newest, best cars. In addition, the company endeavors to offer consistent great service in order to secure customers’ trust and satisfaction at all times.
Dollar Thrifty, operated by Transworld Company, is ready to offer customers a wide range of high quality cars on a daily, weekly, and monthly contractual basis. These include small cars, large SUVs, luxury cars, and small person carriers.
Established in 1996, Transworld Company is the exclusive dealer for Dollar Thrifty in Kuwait.
The company has strong relationships with major companies and ministries in Kuwait and is a market leader as part of Northern Gulf.
Globally, the Hertz network expands to over 8,000 locations across Kuwait, the Middle East and the world with over 100 years’ experience in car rental.