Originally Posted by jackal

One note: the virtually identical Thrifty Blue Chip program comes with one extra benefit: a satisfaction guarantee, which gives you a free day, no questions asked, if you are not fully satisfied with your experience. All other things (rate, location, etc.) being equal, if you have the option to rent with Dollar or Thrifty, choose Thrifty (and reserve with your Blue Chip number) for that one tiny extra measure of protection.