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Thrifty Car Rental Categories Available in NZ

Search for the location of your preference in New Zealand to make car rental comparisons of vehicle categories offered by Thrifty. With cars starting from a seating capacity of 2–3 or 4–5 seats, and SUV & van rentals from 7–8 seats, to up to 12 seats, we have it all.

Chevrolet Spark
Mini
Chevrolet Spark or Similar
  • 5
  • 5
  • X2
  • Petrol
Toyota Yaris
Economy
Toyota Yaris or Similar
  • 4
  • 5
  • X3
  • Petrol
Mazda Demio
Compact
Mazda Demio or Similar
  • 5
  • 4
  • X3
  • Petrol
Toyota Prius
Standard
Toyota Prius or Similar
  • 5
  • 5
  • X3
  • Hybrid
Toyota Camry
Fullsize
Toyota Camry or Similar
  • 5
  • 5
  • X2
  • Petrol
Toyota Previa
Van/Minivan
Toyota Previa or Similar
  • 8
  • 5
  • X4
  • Petrol
Toyota RAV4
SUV
Toyota RAV4 or Similar
  • 5
  • 5
  • X4
  • Petrol
Polestar 2
Luxury
Polestar 2 or Similar
  • 5
  • 5
  • X2
  • Electric
Thrifty Car Rental Company

About Thrifty

Established in the year 1958, Thrifty has remained a household name in the car rental industry for long. Even today it is a brand name associated with quality car rental service, fully capable of meeting the needs of leisure as well as business travelers. Today Thrifty is a multi-million dollar company and covers about 1028 locations in 68 countries all over the globe, which includes both cities and airports (these locations are the combined count of Thrifty and Dollar).

Thrifty Car Rental brings a bevy of vehicles from convertibles and sedans to compacts and minivans with 7-12 passenger seats, all at discounted rates. Thrifty became an out-branch of Dollar Thrifty Group after the takeover carried by Chrysler but since 2012, it has been working under the parent company Hertz Global Holdings Inc. In New Zealand, it covers all the major city & airport locations like Wellington, Wellington airport, Christchurch and Auckland Airport.

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  • Low Cost Rentals

    We offer the most affordable car rental prices with Alamo for a budget-friendly New Zealand trip.

  • Wide Range of Vehicles

    There is a wide fleet of vehicles on offer for all the different travel needs in NZ.

  • Convenient Locations

    We make it easy for the travellers to pick and drop the car rental from multiple locations in NZ.

Requirements for Booking a Thrifty Car Hire in NZ

  • Required Documents

    A valid Driver’s Licence held for a minimum of 12 months for most cars, a Credit Card in the name of the driver, National ID proof, and passport are required at the time of the car rental pick-up. Travellers from foreign countries are required to carry an International Driving Permit (IDP).

  • Age Requirements

    The minimum driver’s age requirement is 21 years. Some restrictions may apply for larger car categories. A Young Driver Surcharge will be applicable for drivers between 21-24 years.

  • Payments & Deposits

    A Credit Card in the name of the driver will be asked by the rental associate at the time of pick-up. It is required for the security deposit amount. The amount held by the supplier is refunded after the return of the vehicle.

Advantages of Hiring a Car with Thrifty

  • From economy to luxury to multi-seaters-Thrifty offers almost all car sizes for hire.
  • Offers Inclusions like CDW, THW and 24/7 roadside assistance.
  • Thrifty also allows renting of add-ons like GPS and baby seats.
  • Thrifty also offers the option of one way rentals.
  • Thrifty has a its desk locations at several locations within the country, so you have more options in terms of selecting a pick-up and drop-off location.

Thrifty Car Rental Locations in New Zealand

Location Name (North Island) Address
Auckland Airport (AKL) Andrew Mckee Avenue, Auckland Airport, 2022, New Zealand
Auckland Downtown 154 Victoria St West, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Gisborne Airport Aerodrome Road, Gisborne, 4010, New Zealand
Hamilton Airport Airport Road R D 3, Hamilton, 3282, New Zealand
Kerikeri Airport Wiroa Road R D 3, Kerikeri, 293, New Zealand
Napier Airport Inside Airport Terminal, Napier, 4110, New Zealand
Rotorua Airport Te Ngae Road, Rotorua, 3010, New Zealand
Rotorua Downtown 1233 AMOHAU STREET, Rotorua, 3010, New Zealand
Taupo Airport 1103 Anzac Memorial Drive, Taupo, 3378, New Zealand
Tauranga Airport Jean Batten Drive, Tauranga, 3116, New Zealand
Tauranga Downtown 64 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui, 3116, New Zealand
Wanganui 161 London Street, College Estate, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand
Wanganui Airport Airport Road, Wanganui, 4501, New Zealand
Wellington Airport Stewart Duff Drive, Wellington, 6022, New Zealand
Wellington Downtown 38 44 Hania Street, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
Wellington Ferry Aotea Quay Pipitea, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
Whangarei Airport Handforth Street Onerahi, Whangarei, 110, New Zealand
Whangarei Downtown 37 Porowini Avenue, Morningside, Whangārei, New Zealand
Mangere 26 Verissimo Drive, Mangere, Auckland, 2022
Location Name (South Island) Address
Blenheim Airport Middle Renwick Road, Blenheim, 7201, New Zealand
Christchurch Airport 30 Durey Road, Christchurch, 8053, New Zealand
Christchurch Downtown 150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
Dunedin Airport Miller Road, Momona, Dunedin, 9073, New Zealand
Dunedin Central 874 Princes Street, Dunedin, 9016, New Zealand
Greymouth Railway Station 164 Mackay Street, Greymouth, 7805, New Zealand
Harewood 166 Orchard Road, Harewood, 9371
Hokitika Airport Airport Drive, Hokitika, 7810, New Zealand
Invercargill Airport 92 Airport Avenue, Invercargill, 9879, New Zealand
Nelson Airport Trent Drive, Nelson, 7011, New Zealand
Picton Ferry Auckland Street, Picton, 7220, New Zealand
Queenstown Airport Airport Avenue Frankton, Queenstown, 9300, New Zealand
Queenstown Downtown 1 -7 Earl Street, Queenstown, 9300, New Zealand

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Thrifty offers free shuttle service at all airports in New Zealand. At major airports in NZ, Thrifty is located inside the terminal but if they have an off-airport pick up location then they offer shuttle service.

Yes, you can book a one-way car rental from Thrifty to pick from CHC Airport. We offer a long list of drop off locations for Thrifty rental cars and you can click on ‘Different Drop-off Location?’ button to check and choose any location.

Yes, at our website you can rent any car from Thrifty on a monthly basis which is called long-term rentals. Just select the duration of rental while entering the travel details then proceed ahead to choose your preferred car.

Renting an SUV from Thrifty is an easy process. Enter your details in the travel form to search for the cars. Select to display only SUVs from Thrifty using our filters. Thrifty has a wide variety of SUVs as they are the most preferred category in NZ.

Tauranga Airport [TRG] is the most popular car rental location for Thrifty in Tauranga. On our website you can search for the airport to reserve the car of your choice at the cheapest possible prices.

The most common fuel policy for car hire in New Zealand from Thrifty is ‘Full to Full’, which means that the vehicle will be given to you with a full tank of fuel and you will have to return it with a full tank as well. To avoid any additional charges, make sure to return the vehicle with the same amount of fuel as it had when you received it. In such cases where the fuel is missing, refueling charges will apply (payable at the rental desk) as per the Thrifty's terms and conditions. The fuel policy might change without any prior notice in rare instances; therefore, it's best to confirm the same while picking up the rented car from the Thrifty’s station.

Adding an additional driver to your New Zealand car hire deal is possible when making a reservation through our reliable website. While browsing deals from Thrifty on our platform, select the most suitable deal based on your preferences, and as you are directed to the booking page, scroll down to see the list of optional Extras and review the price for ‘Additional Driver’ and select the quantity as per your requirements. Following that, the price for the additional driver will be added to the final rental price, and you will be required to pay the same at the rental desk. There might be certain age and driver's license requirements applicable to the additional driver, the details for which will be specified in the Rental Terms section.

Yes, Thrifty car rental allows one-way travel between most cities (although on the same island), with New Zealand being one of them. You can pick up the rented car from one branch and return it to another by paying a small one-way fee. Select the ‘Different Drop-off Location?’ option, then choose your pick-up and drop-off locations. Add your reservation details in the booking widget to check availability and browse one-way deals for your preferred route. Thrifty, like most international car hire brands, charges a one-way fee for such routes, and the same will be included in the final rental price, eliminating the need for paying anything extra at the rental station.

Thrifty New Zealand Customer Reviews

Read about the car rental experiences of our customers and make your own choice.

Overall Rating: 4.9/5

Satisfactory Experience

Good overall experience. Everything went well.

Competitive Pricing

The prices are competitive and I got a good deal. I feel satisfied with the whole experience.

Quick Booking

Reservation process was quick and easy. Had a smooth vacation in the rental car.

Hassle-free Experience

From booking to pick-up and drop off, everything went as per my expectations. Thrifty surely is my go to.

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