DTAG Continues Acquisition Strategy In 2007
Company acquires Thrifty Car Rental franchise operations in Seattle and Portland.
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. has purchased the Thrifty Car Rental franchise operations in Seattle, Wash., and Portland, Ore.
The acquisition adds 2,500 vehicles to the company's corporate fleet and includes both in-terminal and off-airport Thrifty Car Rental locations serving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Portland International Airport, as well as stores in downtown Portland, Seattle and local market stores in Beaverton, Ore., and Bellevue, Wash.
Also included in the purchase are parking facilities at both airports, as well as a Quik Stop business providing retail oil changes. Pacific Northwest Rental & Leasing Inc., a Thrifty Car Rental franchisee since 1974, was sold by Tom D. Huling, III. Terms of the deal, effective Feb. 1, were not disclosed.
This marks the first franchise acquisition for Dollar Thrifty in 2007, following a heavy year of acquisitions in 2006 that resulted in the purchase of 12 Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental franchisees, representing 16 cities and adding more than 6,000 cars to its corporate rental fleet.
The company says franchise acquisitions will continue in 2007 provided that they meet with goals for return on investment.
More Rental Operations
Southwest Airlines Selects CarTrawler For Its Car Rental Booking Platform
The platform is designed to allow customers to compare and book rental vehicles more easily during the travel booking process.
Read More →
Cross-Pressures, Evolving Trends Drive 2026 Rental Car Industry
A combination of cautious economic behavior, shifts in the rental vehicle market, and technological influences are shaping car rental operator decisions.
Read More →
Government Affairs Executive Wins Leading Rental Car Industry Award
Robert Muhs started in the car rental industry with Avis Budget Group two years before the first International Car Rental Show.
Read More →
Green Motion Expands Its African Presence with Mozambique Launch
This new rental car outlet reflects the growing demand for reliable transportation and the emphasis on sustainable travel across the continent.
Read More →
RentalMatics, GeoInt Partner On Rental Car Speed Tracking Tech
Rental operators can now detect and act on speeding while vehicles are still on rent, thereby reducing fines, admin workload, vehicle wear, and safety risks.
Read More →
NextPass Expands Toll Payment Service to Highway In Toronto
Fleets and consumer can use a transponder-less option when traveling between Canada and the U.S.
Read More →
Zubie, PurCo Integrate Rental Damage Detection With Telematics
The combination brings actionable vehicle insights into PurCo’s PurInspect platform, improving damage detection and operational efficiency for rental fleets.
Read More →
U.S. Length Of Rental (LOR) Declines Slightly in Q1 2026
LOR related to insurance claims overall continues to trend downward, but ongoing market and economic conditions could affect future results while the industry deals with staffing and productivity challenges.
Read More →
Hertz, Uber Deepen Roles In Self-Driving And Driver-Led Fleet Services
The business arrangement connects demand with scalable fleet management services and supports a range of mobility uses.
Read More →
Why Car Rental Can No Longer Run On Workarounds
The shift from branch-based software to connected operations is turning rental technology into strategic infrastructure.
Read More →