Thrifty, Queenstown Airport Car Rental

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Best price car rental
Store Location
Pickup
Return
Opening Hours
Deposit
Accepted Cards
E-voucher
Age requirements
Driver's License Requirements
Additional Extras
Cross Border
Cross Islands
Distances to Landmarks

Toyota Hiace
Full Size Van
US$ 99/day
Rent a car
- Collision damage waiver & TP
Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Compact
US$ 153/day
Rent a car
- Collision damage waiver & TP
Toyota Corolla
Compact
US$ 154/day
Rent a car
- Collision damage waiver & TP
Holden Trax
Small SUV
US$ 157/day
Rent a car
- Collision damage waiver & TP
Nissan Qashqai
Small SUV
US$ 220/day
Rent a car
- Collision damage waiver & TP
Toyota RAV4
Medium SUV
US$ 233/day
Rent a car
- Collision damage waiver & TP
Toyota Highlander
Medium SUV
US$ 243/day
Rent a car
- Collision damage waiver & TP
- Mitsubishi Eclipse
  US$ 246/day
- Hyundai Santa Fe
  US$ 250/day

Thrifty - Queenstown Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Store Location

Queenstown Airport Queenstown Airport Airport Desk

Telephone

03 442 3532 / 03 442 3532

Pickup from Branch or Car Park & After Hours Pickup

The Thrifty - Queenstown Airport car rental location is in terminal

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

Car rental counter is concentrated in the vicinity of luggage picking up center in airport hall, you can see the clear signs.

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

The sign "rental car return" can usually be seen on the road near the parking lot. According to the guidelines, you can drive your car into the corresponding parking lot to return, and then you walk back to the airport. The drop off time is after hours, clients will need to leave the keys in the drop box at the branch. There is no extra charge.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	08:00 -22:00	08:00 -22:00	08:00 -22:00	08:00 -22:00	08:00 -22:00	08:00 -22:00	08:00 -22:00

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 driving 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 Driving 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 Driving 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 customers with local driving license, please show your local license at pick-up.

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

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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 Compact,Fiat Tipo Hatchback,Toyota Cross Hybrid-hybrid,Skoda Kamiq,Cubic Metre Van,Ford Tourneo Connect Aut.,Suzuki Swift,Special,Bmw 3 Series,Bmw 3 Series,Description Not Available-hybrid--4wd,Volvo Xc60 4x4--4wd,Description Not Available,Description Not Available,Volkswagen T-roc,Toyota Rav4 Hybrid-hybrid,Nissan Qashqai,V Kia Sportage,Cubic Metre Van,Toyota Landcruiser Prado--4wd,U Ford Wildtrak,Mercedes V Class,Polestar 2-electric,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

NZD 5500 for Compact,

NZD 5500 for Fiat Tipo Hatchback,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid-hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Skoda Kamiq,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Ford Tourneo Connect Aut.,

NZD 5500 for Suzuki Swift,

NZD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

NZD 0 for Bmw 3 Series,

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

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

NZD 7200 for Description Not Available,

NZD 6001 for Description Not Available,

NZD 0 for Volkswagen T-roc,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Rav4 Hybrid-hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Nissan Qashqai,

NZD 5500 for V Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser Prado--4wd,

NZD 6001 for U Ford Wildtrak,

NZD 6001 for Mercedes V Class,

NZD 6001 for Polestar 2-electric,

NZD 0 for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD 0 for Compact,

NZD 0 for Fiat Tipo Hatchback,

NZD 0 for Toyota Cross Hybrid-hybrid,

NZD 0 for Skoda Kamiq,

NZD 0 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 0 for Ford Tourneo Connect Aut.,

NZD 0 for Suzuki Swift,

NZD 0 for Bmw 3 Series,

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

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

NZD 0 for Description Not Available,

NZD 0 for Volkswagen T-roc,

NZD 0 for Toyota Rav4 Hybrid-hybrid,

NZD 0 for Nissan Qashqai,

NZD 0 for V Kia Sportage,

NZD 0 for Toyota Landcruiser Prado--4wd,

NZD 0 for U Ford Wildtrak,

NZD 0 for Mercedes V Class,

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

0.1 mi from Queenstown Airport

Hotels

0.7 mi from DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown

2.6 mi from Oaks Shores

3.1 mi from Oaks Club Resort

Other Landmarks

3.7 mi from Shotover River

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location

coordinates: -45.021798 168.738665

Guest Reviews

Total points： 9.5 / 10 Excellent

Vehicle condition: 9.7
Vehicle cleanliness: 9.7
Spaciousness: 9.4
Counter staff: 8.8
Pick-up location: 9.7
Drop-off location: 9.7
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

Anonymous
Queenstown
8.3 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Thursday, April 18, 2024
we waited for our car for nearly an hour, we were going to a wedding, and were on a schedule, which is why i booked the car online for ease of pickup. The counter staff were polite but obviously could not speed up the process, it caused us to be rushed and stressed.
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B.Jaishi
Queenstown
9.3 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, April 18, 2024
Car was not ready on time, I waited for about 20 minutes
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Anonymous
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, April 18, 2024
the car i hired was supposed to be a toyota Rav 4 however i always seem to get "the OR Similar vehicle'' in my case a Mitsubish,i when i order in advance i expect to get the vehicle i request. Only Gripe on an otherwise enjoyable experience
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Elaikha Zahar
Queenstown
9.7 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, April 18, 2024
The car’s alignment was bad and we realised it on the 2nd day itself. I called to see if we could change the car. And they told me to call again the next day and the next day. For 3 days straight I called but had to explain the situation to 3 different people and there was no record of me putting the initial request. We went there on the 4th day only to realize we could have easily exchange it if we’ve brought the car in immediately and request for a technical check. This was not mentioned to me from the 1st-3rd call.
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J.Harris
Queenstown
9.7 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, April 18, 2024
Great car and service from the thrifty team. Was very happy
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Anonymous
Queenstown
9.7 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, April 18, 2024
Counter staff for pick up was very good and helpful.
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Rei Nguyen
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, April 18, 2024
It was such a nice car to travel, good services for both pickup and dropoff. The car made us feel comfortable along our road trip. Thank you.
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