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.
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.
We offer the most affordable car rental prices with Thrifty for a budget-friendly New Zealand trip.
There is a wide fleet of vehicles on offer for all the different travel needs in NZ.
We make it easy for the travellers to pick and drop the car rental from multiple locations in NZ.
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.
The minimum driver’s age requirement is 18 years. Some restrictions may apply for high-end car categories. A Young Driver Surcharge will be applicable for drivers up to 30 years.
A valid Driver’s Licence, National ID proof and Passport are required at the time of the car rental pick-up. International Driving Permit (IDP) will be required if the home country DL is not printed in Roman alphabet. The drive must have a credit card in their name as well.
| 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 |
Read about the car rental experiences of our customers and make your own choice.
Satisfactory Experience
Good overall experience. Everything went well.
- James
Competitive Pricing
The prices are competitive and I got a good deal. I feel satisfied with the whole experience.
- David Wright
Quick Booking
Reservation process was quick and easy. Had a smooth vacation in the rental car.
- Andy
Hassle-free Experience
From booking to pick-up and drop off, everything went as per my expectations. Thrifty surely is my go to.
- Raj