Thrifty, Queenstown Airport Car Rental

Address
Pick-up
Drop-off
Opening Hours
Security Deposit
Accepted Cards
E-voucher
Age requirements
Driver's License Requirements
Additional Extras
Cross Border
Cross Islands
Distances to Landmarks

Thrifty - Queenstown Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

Queenstown Airport Queenstown Airport Airport Desk

Telephone

03 442 3532 / 03 442 3532

Pick-up Instructions

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.

Drop-off Instructions

Please return to Rental Car Park at the airport, you will see "Rental Car Return" sign at the entrance. Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/M54PnTBCv2E2ZqdP6

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

Security Deposit

The deposit amount depends on the car category and can be paid by credit cards and debit cards

Representative Car Models	Deposit Amount (approx.)	Business Days Required for Refund
Applicable to all car types, incl. Compact, SUV, Economy, Mini and more. Pack up ^	100% of the rental car rate plus NZD 200	30-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards in the main driver's name from the following issuers are accepted: Visa, Master, DinersClub, AMEX

UnionPay is not accepted.

Debit card accepted: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Accepted on mobile, a printout is not required.

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

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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 Hyundai Ioniq,Jeep Avenger,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Volkswagen Taos,Dodge Promaster City Or Similar,Ford Tourneo Courier,Nissan March,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Ford Taurus,Sante Fe Hybrid,Volvo Xc60,Ford Mustang Gt,Peugeot Traveller 9 Seats,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Or Similar,Renault Arkana 5 Doors Hybrid,Nissan Rogue,Kia Sportage,Cubic Metre Van,Ford Expedition Max Or Similar-4wd,Ford Ranger-4wd,Hiace 12 Seats,Polestar 2,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

NZD 5500 for Hyundai Ioniq,

NZD 5500 for Jeep Avenger,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Volkswagen Taos,

NZD 6001 for Dodge Promaster City Or Similar,

NZD 6001 for Ford Tourneo Courier,

NZD 5500 for Nissan March,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Ford Taurus,

NZD 6001 for Sante Fe Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Volvo Xc60,

NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Peugeot Traveller 9 Seats,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Or Similar,

NZD 5500 for Renault Arkana 5 Doors Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Nissan Rogue,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Ford Expedition Max Or Similar-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Hiace 12 Seats,

NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,

NZD 0 for Nissan Versa Aut G,

NZD 5900 for ,

NZD 6900 for ,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD 0 for Hyundai Ioniq,

NZD 0 for Jeep Avenger,

NZD 0 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Volkswagen Taos,

NZD 0 for Dodge Promaster City Or Similar,

NZD 0 for Ford Tourneo Courier,

NZD 0 for Nissan March,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Ford Taurus,

NZD 0 for Sante Fe Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Volvo Xc60,

NZD 0 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 0 for Peugeot Traveller 9 Seats,

NZD 0 for Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Or Similar,

NZD 0 for Renault Arkana 5 Doors Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Nissan Rogue,

NZD 0 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 0 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 0 for Ford Expedition Max Or Similar-4wd,

NZD 0 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

NZD 0 for Hiace 12 Seats,

NZD 0 for Polestar 2,

NZD 0 for Nissan Versa Aut G,

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 Jeep Avenger,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Volkswagen Taos,

NZD 6001 for Dodge Promaster City Or Similar,

NZD 6001 for Ford Tourneo Courier,

NZD 5500 for Nissan March,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Ford Taurus,

NZD 6001 for Sante Fe Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Volvo Xc60,

NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Peugeot Traveller 9 Seats,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Or Similar,

NZD 5500 for Renault Arkana 5 Doors Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Nissan Rogue,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Ford Expedition Max Or Similar-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Hiace 12 Seats,

NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,

NZD 0 for Nissan Versa Aut G,

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： 8.8 / 10 Very good

Vehicle condition: 5.2
Vehicle cleanliness: 5.2
Spaciousness: 5.0
Counter staff: 4.7
Pick-up location: 5.2
Drop-off location: 5.2
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

Rei Nguyen
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, October 11, 2020
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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Ingrid Fox
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Satisfied
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Anonymous
Queenstown
9.7 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, March 15, 2020
Counter staff for pick up was very good and helpful.
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J.Harris
Queenstown
9.7 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Great car and service from the thrifty team. Was very happy
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Zara Wyat(t)
Queenstown
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Friday, February 14, 2020
Average.
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Elaikha Zahar
Queenstown
9.7 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, February 9, 2020
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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Anonymous
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, November 24, 2019
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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B.Jaishi
Queenstown
9.3 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 15, 2019
Car was not ready on time, I waited for about 20 minutes
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Marlon William
Queenstown
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Tuesday, August 20, 2019
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Antonia Susanna
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Simple and convenient procedures, friendly staff
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Anonymous
Queenstown
8.3 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, February 27, 2019
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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Clare Catharine
Queenstown
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, February 10, 2019
Very convenient. Unlike in the US where you choose from a row of similar cars, your car is confirmed early and you are directly handed the keys along with the parking slot number. The only downside was that we arrived half an hour before the scheduled time and were told to wait until the exact time to get the car.
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Alva Arabella
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Excellent customer service! They explained everything in great detail!
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