
US$43.00/day

Thrifty 500+ ratings, 4 reviews
Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand
Last updated on: May 2, 2026
The Thrifty - Wellington Airport car hire location is located out of the airport
The counter is located in the north of the bus stop of Wellington Airport, and please follow the car rental company signs at the airport.
| Days of Week | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Opening hours | 07:30 -21:00 | 07:00 -21:30 | 07:00 -21:30 | 07:00 -21:30 | 07:00 -21:30 | 07:00 -21:30 | 07:30 -21:30 |
| Representative Car Models | Deposit Amount(approx.) | Business Days Required for Refund |
Applicable to all car types,incl. Compact,Suv,Economy,Mini and others. | USD300-5000 | 30-60 |
Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car hire from this store: Visa, Master
Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.
21 - 99 years old
Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of NZD 17.5 per day approximately.
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
To be updated
To be updated
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.
Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:
NZD 4000-5000 for other car models.
NZD for Hyundai Ioniq,Volkswagen Taigo,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Suzuki Vitara,Cubic Metre Van,Renault Trafic,Hyundai I20,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Bmw 3 Series,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Hyundai Santa Fe,Ford Mustang Gt,Kia Carnival,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Skoda Octavia,Vauxhall Grandland X,Kia Stonic, Peugeot 2008, Hyundai Kona,Kia Sportage,Cubic Metre Van,Toyota Prado,Ford Ranger-4wd,Kia Carnival,Polestar 2,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,
NZD 5500 for Hyundai Ioniq,
NZD 5500 for Volkswagen Taigo,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,
NZD 5900 for Suzuki Vitara,
NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,
NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic,
NZD 5500 for Hyundai I20,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,
NZD for Bmw 3 Series,
NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,
NZD 6001 for Hyundai Santa Fe,
NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,
NZD 6001 for Kia Carnival,
NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,
NZD for Skoda Octavia,
NZD 5500 for Vauxhall Grandland X,
NZD 5500 for Kia Stonic, Peugeot 2008, Hyundai Kona,
NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,
NZD 6001 for Toyota Prado,
NZD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,
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 Hyundai Ioniq,Volkswagen Taigo,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Suzuki Vitara,Cubic Metre Van,Renault Trafic,Hyundai I20,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Bmw 3 Series,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Hyundai Santa Fe,Ford Mustang Gt,Kia Carnival,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Skoda Octavia,Vauxhall Grandland X,Kia Stonic, Peugeot 2008, Hyundai Kona,Kia Sportage,Cubic Metre Van,Toyota Prado,Ford Ranger-4wd,Kia Carnival,Polestar 2,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,
NZD for Hyundai Ioniq,
NZD for Volkswagen Taigo,
NZD for Toyota Cross Hybrid,
NZD for Suzuki Vitara,
NZD for Cubic Metre Van,
NZD for Renault Trafic,
NZD for Hyundai I20,
NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,
NZD for Bmw 3 Series,
NZD for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,
NZD for Hyundai Santa Fe,
NZD for Ford Mustang Gt,
NZD for Kia Carnival,
NZD for Skoda Octavia,
NZD for Vauxhall Grandland X,
NZD for Kia Stonic, Peugeot 2008, Hyundai Kona,
NZD for Kia Sportage,
NZD for Toyota Prado,
NZD for Ford Ranger-4wd,
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 Hyundai Ioniq,
NZD 5500 for Volkswagen Taigo,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,
NZD 5900 for Suzuki Vitara,
NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,
NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic,
NZD 5500 for Hyundai I20,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,
NZD for Bmw 3 Series,
NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,
NZD 6001 for Hyundai Santa Fe,
NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,
NZD 6001 for Kia Carnival,
NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,
NZD for Skoda Octavia,
NZD 5500 for Vauxhall Grandland X,
NZD 5500 for Kia Stonic, Peugeot 2008, Hyundai Kona,
NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,
NZD 6001 for Toyota Prado,
NZD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,
NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,
NZD for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,
Full to Full
Airports
0.4 km from Wellington Airport
Railway Stations
6.1 km from Wellington Railway Station
10.7 km from Raroa Station
11.6 km from Johnsonville Station
Hotels
5.4 km from Boulcott Suites
Other Landmarks
5.3 km from Civic Square
6.4 km from Parliament Buildings
Total points: 10.0 / 10 Excellent

Winifred Raglan
Wellington
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Anastasia Max
Wellington
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Katherine Alick
Wellington
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Charles Philemon
Wellington
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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21 - 99 years old
Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of NZD 17.5 per day approximately.
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).
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.
Full Driving License issued in New Zealand
To be updated
0.4 km from Wellington Airport
6.1 km from Wellington Railway Station
10.7 km from Raroa Station
11.6 km from Johnsonville Station
5.4 km from Boulcott Suites
5.3 km from Civic Square
6.4 km from Parliament Buildings