Thrifty, Dunedin Airport Car Rental

Thrifty - Dunedin Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Store Location

Dunedin Airport Dunedin Airport Airport Desk

Telephone

03 486 2537 / 03 486 2537

Pickup from Branch or Car Park & After Hours Pickup

The Thrifty - Dunedin Airport car rental location is in terminal

You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - Dunedin Airport car rental.

The car rental store is located in the car rental building next to the airport terminal. Please follow the "Rental Cars" signs to find it.

Return to the Store, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return

On entering the airport, drive past the public car park and continue past the terminal, follow the signs to the Rental Cars car park. Park in a designated Thrifty Car Park, lock you car and return the keys to the Thrifty counter in the terminal.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	08:00 -19:30	08:00 -21:00	08:00 -21:00	08:00 -21:00	08:00 -21:00	08:00 -21:00	08:00 -21:00

Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)

Representative Car Models	Deposit Amount(approx.)	Business Days Required for Refund
Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others. Pack up ^	USD300-5000	30-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car rental from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

21 - 99 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of NZD 17.5 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driver's license in their name with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1-2 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original Driver's License + NZTA Translation

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), a professional organization, certifies driver's license translations specifically intended for self-driving rental vehicles within the New Zealand. Free online NZTA for Japanese driver's license holders: https://www.qeeq.com/nzta-topic

Original Driver's License + International Driving Permit

Please note that the IDP(International Driving Permit) is only a translation and you must bring your original driver’s license with you.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full Driving License issued in New Zealand

This option applies to drivers with local driving licenses, please present your local license at the counter.

Additional Extras

Extras Prices

Additional driver fee

Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.

NZD 5.5/day

GPS rental

Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.

NZD 12.6/day

Infant car seat rental

Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months)

NZD 14.95/day

Child car seat rental

Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌

NZD 14.95/day

Child booster seat rental

Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg

NZD 14.95/day

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

Conditional:

Towards any New Zealand islands, taking rental cars crossing islands is allowed with certain conditions.

Multi-island travel is still possible by making two separate bookings for the whole journey, one for each island. Single bookings that include rentals on both islands is no longer possible. STARTING ON ONE ISLAND, ENDING ON THE OTHER： Make your booking from where you plan to begin and end your journey. Please provide the details of when you plan to cross between the islands in the comments section of your booking including ferry date and time, without this information we are unable to guarantee a vehicle will be available for you. Book your ferry crossing early and check your rental agreement, if your cross-over date has changed call rental company 5 days before your ferry. If we are not advised of changes, we cannot guarantee a vehicle will be available. Vehicles must be returned to the original rental Island and we will charge a relocation fee of up to $1000 NZD + GST if this does not occur. The rental process remains the same if your rental involves travelling on both islands but starting and ending on the same. Please note you will be liable for the ferry cross over costs.

Ferry Transportation: Allowed

Thrifty allows you to bring the rental vehicle on the ferry. However ferry companies may charge you to bring a vehicle across Cook Strait.

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

NZD 4000-5000 for other car models.

NZD 0 for Hyundai Ioniq,208 Hb20 Polo,Kia Niro Hybrid-hybrid,Compact,Cubic Metre Van,Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,Toyota Yaris,Mystery Vehicle,Bmw 3 Series,Bmw Serie 3,Description Not Available-hybrid--4wd,Volvo Xc60 4x4--4wd,Ford Mustang Gt,Description Not Available,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Peugeot 3008,Toyota Rav4 Hybrid-hybrid,Nissan Qashqai,Kia Sportage--4wd,Cubic Metre Van,Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,Ford Wildtrak--4wd,Mercedes Classe V,Polestar 2-electric,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

NZD 5500 for Hyundai Ioniq,

NZD 5500 for 208 Hb20 Polo,

NZD 5500 for Kia Niro Hybrid-hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Compact,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Yaris,

NZD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

NZD 0 for Bmw Serie 3,

NZD 6001 for Description Not Available-hybrid--4wd,

NZD 6001 for Volvo Xc60 4x4--4wd,

NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Description Not Available,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Peugeot 3008,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Rav4 Hybrid-hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Nissan Qashqai,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage--4wd,

NZD 6001 for Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,

NZD 6001 for Ford Wildtrak--4wd,

NZD 6001 for Mercedes Classe V,

NZD 6001 for Polestar 2-electric,

NZD 0 for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD 0 for Hyundai Ioniq,

NZD 0 for 208 Hb20 Polo,

NZD 0 for Kia Niro Hybrid-hybrid,

NZD 0 for Compact,

NZD 0 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 0 for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

NZD 0 for Toyota Yaris,

NZD 0 for Bmw 3 Series,

NZD 0 for Bmw Serie 3,

NZD 0 for Description Not Available-hybrid--4wd,

NZD 0 for Volvo Xc60 4x4--4wd,

NZD 0 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 0 for Description Not Available,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Peugeot 3008,

NZD 0 for Toyota Rav4 Hybrid-hybrid,

NZD 0 for Nissan Qashqai,

NZD 0 for Kia Sportage--4wd,

NZD 0 for Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,

NZD 0 for Ford Wildtrak--4wd,

NZD 0 for Mercedes Classe V,

NZD 0 for Polestar 2-electric,

NZD 0 for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,

NZD 5900-6900 for other car models.

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

Nearby Dunedin Airport

Railway Stations

15.2 mi from Dunedin Railway Station

Hotels

15.2 mi from The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location

coordinates: -45.925727 170.20219

Guest Reviews

Total points： 9.3 / 10 Excellent

Vehicle condition: 8.0
Vehicle cleanliness: 10.0
Spaciousness: 10.0
Counter staff: 10.0
Pick-up location: 10.0
Drop-off location: 8.0
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

Ben K
Dunedin
9.3 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Perfectly smooth. The staff at the Dunedin Airport counter was awaiting my arrival and gave a free additional driver add-on for my partner. The car was mechanically perfect. Do check the condition of the car as they may not report small scratches or dents, etc. so take a photo and email them as evidence so that you won't get penalised when you return it or verify together with one of their staff, just like we did.
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