THRIFTY CAR RENTAL, CANCUN AIRPORT THRIFTY CAR RENTAL STAY AWAY FROM THRIFTY CAR RENTAL, CANCUN AIRPORT!! Cancun Airport Cancun

After making a reservation on line with Thrifty for a one week rental (for July 2014) of a standard size car for pick up at the Cancun Airport, the Thrifty agent at the counter tried to scam me. My reservation clearly stated that the total estimated mandatory charges for the week were $18.63, however the Thrifty agent told me that was incorrect and that I had to purchase additional insurance at a cost of $20 per day. She stated that it is mandatory to purchase insurance even though my credit card provides full insurance coverage. Having to pay an extra $140 would have more than doubled the price quoted on my reservation. Luckily I always make a back-up car rental reservation, this time with Hertz, and quickly walked out of Thrifty. The insurance was optional at Hertz and their total rental charges were much less than if I had rented from Thrifty with their "mandatory" insurance added on. THRIFTY CAR RENTERS BEWARE!!