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Thrifty, Taupo Airport Car Rental

Thrifty

Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand

Best Price Car Rentals at Taupo Airport(TUO)

Last updated on: July 23, 2026

Thrifty - Taupo Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

929 ANZAC MEMORIAL DRIVE,WHAREWAKA, TAUPO,3378,NZ

Telephone

07 3788056

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - Taupo Airport car rental location is located out of the airport

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

Located directly next to the airport terminal.

Drop-off Instructions

Return instruction is being collected.

Opening Hours

Days of WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Opening hours
14:30 -17:30
08:00 -18:00
08:00 -18:00
08:00 -18:00
08:00 -18:00
08:00 -18:00
08:00 -10:00

Deposit policy

Deposit amounts depend on the vehicle category and can be paid via credit card 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 from the following providers are accepted for rentals at this location: 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 must provide a full physical driving licence 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 driver's 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 0 for Niro Plug In,Skoda Scala,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Hyundai Creta,Cubic Metre Van,Renault Trafic,Hyundai I20,Mystery Vehicle,Bmw 3 Series,Toyota Camry,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Hyundai Santa Fe,Ford Mustang Coupe,Proace City Verco,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Opel Grandland,Toyota Rav4,Toyota Rav 4 Or Similar,Kia Sportage,Iveco Daily,Toyota Land Cruiser Prado,Ford Ranger-4wd,Hiace 12 Seats,Polestar 2,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

NZD 5500 for Niro Plug In,

NZD 5500 for Skoda Scala,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Hyundai Creta,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic,

NZD 5500 for Hyundai I20,

NZD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Hyundai Santa Fe,

NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Coupe,

NZD 6001 for Proace City Verco,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Opel Grandland,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Rav4,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Rav 4 Or Similar,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for Iveco Daily,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Land Cruiser Prado,

NZD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Hiace 12 Seats,

NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,

NZD 0 for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,

NZD 5900 for ,

NZD 6900 for ,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD 0 for Niro Plug In,Skoda Scala,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Hyundai Creta,Cubic Metre Van,Renault Trafic,Hyundai I20,Mystery Vehicle,Bmw 3 Series,Toyota Camry,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Hyundai Santa Fe,Ford Mustang Coupe,Proace City Verco,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Opel Grandland,Toyota Rav4,Toyota Rav 4 Or Similar,Kia Sportage,Iveco Daily,Toyota Land Cruiser Prado,Ford Ranger-4wd,Hiace 12 Seats,Polestar 2,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

NZD 0 for Niro Plug In,

NZD 0 for Skoda Scala,

NZD 0 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Hyundai Creta,

NZD 0 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 0 for Renault Trafic,

NZD 0 for Hyundai I20,

NZD 0 for Bmw 3 Series,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry,

NZD 0 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Hyundai Santa Fe,

NZD 0 for Ford Mustang Coupe,

NZD 0 for Proace City Verco,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Opel Grandland,

NZD 0 for Toyota Rav4,

NZD 0 for Toyota Rav 4 Or Similar,

NZD 0 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 0 for Iveco Daily,

NZD 0 for Toyota Land Cruiser Prado,

NZD 0 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

NZD 0 for Hiace 12 Seats,

NZD 0 for Polestar 2,

NZD 0 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 Niro Plug In,

NZD 5500 for Skoda Scala,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Hyundai Creta,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic,

NZD 5500 for Hyundai I20,

NZD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Hyundai Santa Fe,

NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Coupe,

NZD 6001 for Proace City Verco,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Opel Grandland,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Rav4,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Rav 4 Or Similar,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for Iveco Daily,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Land Cruiser Prado,

NZD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Hiace 12 Seats,

NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,

NZD 0 for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

Nearby Taupo Airport

Hotels

2.3 mi from Oasis Beach Resort

2.7 mi from Hilton Lake Taupo

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location
coordinates: -38.740099 176.082364

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What's the address of the rental location?

929 ANZAC MEMORIAL DRIVE,WHAREWAKA, TAUPO,3378,NZ

What is the Telephone Number?

07 3788056

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

The Thrifty - Taupo Airport car rental location is located out of the airport

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

Located directly next to the airport terminal.

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car Rental Location?

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's Age Requirements for this Car Rental Company?

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 Rental Location?

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence 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 driver's 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 Taupo Airport

  • Hotels

    2.3 mi from Oasis Beach Resort

    2.7 mi from Hilton Lake Taupo

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