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Thrifty, Whangarei Airport Car hire

Thrifty 200+ ratings, 1 reviews

Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand

10.0 / 10 Excellent

Thrifty - Whangarei Airport Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

Airport Desk, Whangarei Airport

Telephone

027 808 6011/0800 73 70 70 / +64 3 359 2721

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - Whangarei Airport car hire location is in terminal

You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - Whangarei Airport car hire.

Please proceed to Thrifty counter located in the terminal to pick up your car.

Drop-off Instructions

Returning a vehicle to our branch Please park in an the rental car park in a Thrifty allocated space, lock your car and return the keys to the counter. Returning a vehicle after hours? Or if our counter is unattended, no problem, please lock the car and put the keys in the Drop Box on the counter inside the terminal.

Opening Hours

Days of WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Opening hours
09:00 -12:00
16:00 -20:00
09:00 -20:00
09:00 -20:00
09:00 -20:00
09:00 -20:00
09:00 -20:00
09:00 -20:00

Deposit policy

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)
Representative Car ModelsDeposit Amount(approx.)Business Days Required for Refund

Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others.

Pack up ^
USD300-500030-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car hire 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 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + 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 licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full Driving License issued in New Zealand

Additional Extras

To be updated

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 for Toyota Corolla,Skoda Scala,Mg Zs,Skoda Kamiq,Cubic Metre Van,Renault Trafic,Volkswagen Polo,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Skoda Octavia,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Hyundai Santa Fe,Ford Mustang Gt,Mercedes Vito,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Toyota Corolla,Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid,Peugeot 3008,Q5 Jeep Compass-4wd,Cubic Metre Van,Ford Everest-4wd,4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,Mercedes Classe V,Polestar 2,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

NZD 5500 for Skoda Scala,

NZD 5500 for Mg Zs,

NZD 5900 for Skoda Kamiq,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic,

NZD 5500 for Volkswagen Polo,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Skoda Octavia,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Hyundai Santa Fe,

NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Mercedes Vito,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Toyota Corolla,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Peugeot 3008,

NZD 5500 for Q5 Jeep Compass-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Ford Everest-4wd,

NZD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Mercedes Classe V,

NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,

NZD for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,

NZD 5900 for ,

NZD 6900 for ,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD for Toyota Corolla,Skoda Scala,Mg Zs,Skoda Kamiq,Cubic Metre Van,Renault Trafic,Volkswagen Polo,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Skoda Octavia,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Hyundai Santa Fe,Ford Mustang Gt,Mercedes Vito,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Toyota Corolla,Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid,Peugeot 3008,Q5 Jeep Compass-4wd,Cubic Metre Van,Ford Everest-4wd,4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,Mercedes Classe V,Polestar 2,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

NZD for Toyota Corolla,

NZD for Skoda Scala,

NZD for Mg Zs,

NZD for Skoda Kamiq,

NZD for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD for Renault Trafic,

NZD for Volkswagen Polo,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Skoda Octavia,

NZD for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD for Hyundai Santa Fe,

NZD for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD for Mercedes Vito,

NZD for Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid,

NZD for Peugeot 3008,

NZD for Q5 Jeep Compass-4wd,

NZD for Ford Everest-4wd,

NZD for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

NZD for Mercedes Classe V,

NZD for Polestar 2,

NZD for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,

NZD 5900-7900 for other car models.

NZD 5900 for ,

NZD 6900 for ,

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD 5900-7900 for other car models.

NZD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

NZD 5500 for Skoda Scala,

NZD 5500 for Mg Zs,

NZD 5900 for Skoda Kamiq,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic,

NZD 5500 for Volkswagen Polo,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Skoda Octavia,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Hyundai Santa Fe,

NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Mercedes Vito,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Toyota Corolla,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Peugeot 3008,

NZD 5500 for Q5 Jeep Compass-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Ford Everest-4wd,

NZD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Mercedes Classe V,

NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,

NZD for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

Nearby Whangarei Airport

Railway Stations

5.4 km from Whangarei Station

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location
coordinates: -35.767246 174.363987

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Guest Reviews

Total points： 10.0 / 10 Excellent

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

  • J.Kebblewhite

    Whangarei

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Saturday, May 23, 2026

    Flight was late but I was still met
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Where is the Car hire Store Location?

Airport Desk, Whangarei Airport

What is the Telephone Number?

027 808 6011/0800 73 70 70/ +64 3 359 2721

How to Pick up from Branch or Car Park & After Hours Pickup Must-know?

The Thrifty - Whangarei Airport car hire location is in terminal

You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - Whangarei Airport car hire.

Please proceed to Thrifty counter located in the terminal to pick up your car.

How to Return The Rental Car, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return Instructions?

Returning a vehicle to our branch Please park in an the rental car park in a Thrifty allocated space, lock your car and return the keys to the counter. Returning a vehicle after hours? Or if our counter is unattended, no problem, please lock the car and put the keys in the Drop Box on the counter inside the terminal.

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car hire Store?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

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

What are the Driver Age Requirements for this Car hire Store?

21 - 99 years old

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

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car hire Store?

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 year(s).

  • For foreign renters, you need to bring:

    Original driving licence + 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 licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

    Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

  • For local renters, you need to bring:

    Full Driving License issued in New Zealand

Additional Extras

To be updated

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

  • Airports

    Nearby Whangarei Airport

  • Railway Stations

    5.4 km from Whangarei Station

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