Thrifty, Auckland Airport (international) 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 - Auckland Airport (international) Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

Auckland International Airport Terminal Building

Telephone

0800 73 70 70/09 275 3014 / +64 3 359 2721

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - Auckland Airport (international) car rental location is in terminal

You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - Auckland Airport (international) car rental.

The car rental counter is located near the arrival hall exit of the airport. Please walk to the store following the "Car Rental" sign.

Drop-off Instructions

Park in one of the Thrifty allocated carparks and bring your Key and GPS unit to the Thrifty Counter located in the International Terminal arrivals hall. Returning a car after hours? Drop your Key in the After Hours drop slot in the top of the Thrifty counter located in the International Terminal arrivals hall.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	00:00 -02:30 05:00 -23:59	00:00 -02:30 05:00 -23:59	00:00 -02:30 05:00 -23:59	00:00 -02:30 05:00 -23:59	00:00 -02:30 05:00 -23:59	00:00 -02:30 05:00 -23:59	00:00 -02:30 05:00 -23:59

Security Deposit

Deposit amounts depend on the vehicle category and can be paid via credit card 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 in the main driver's name from the following issuers are 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 Toyota Auris Hybrid,Volkswagen Golf,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Hyundai Bayon,Cubic Metre Van,Ford Tourneo Courier,Vauxhall Corsa,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Audi A3,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Hyundai Santa Fe,Description Not Available,Peugeot Traveller Automatic 9 Seater,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Skoda Karoq,Mazda Cx-30 Hybrid,Peugeot 3008,Kia Sportage,Iveco Daily,Ford Everest-4wd,Ford Ranger-4wd,Kia Carnival,Tesla Model 3,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Auris Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Volkswagen Golf,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Hyundai Bayon,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Ford Tourneo Courier,

NZD 5500 for Vauxhall Corsa,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Audi A3,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Hyundai Santa Fe,

NZD 7200 for Description Not Available,

NZD 6001 for Peugeot Traveller Automatic 9 Seater,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Skoda Karoq,

NZD 5500 for Mazda Cx-30 Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Peugeot 3008,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for Iveco Daily,

NZD 6001 for Ford Everest-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Kia Carnival,

NZD 6001 for Tesla Model 3,

NZD 0 for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,

NZD 5900 for ,

NZD 6900 for ,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD 0 for Toyota Auris Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Volkswagen Golf,

NZD 0 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Hyundai Bayon,

NZD 0 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 0 for Ford Tourneo Courier,

NZD 0 for Vauxhall Corsa,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Audi A3,

NZD 0 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Hyundai Santa Fe,

NZD 0 for Description Not Available,

NZD 0 for Peugeot Traveller Automatic 9 Seater,

NZD 0 for Skoda Karoq,

NZD 0 for Mazda Cx-30 Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Peugeot 3008,

NZD 0 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 0 for Iveco Daily,

NZD 0 for Ford Everest-4wd,

NZD 0 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

NZD 0 for Kia Carnival,

NZD 0 for Tesla Model 3,

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 Toyota Auris Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Volkswagen Golf,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Hyundai Bayon,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Ford Tourneo Courier,

NZD 5500 for Vauxhall Corsa,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Audi A3,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Hyundai Santa Fe,

NZD 7200 for Description Not Available,

NZD 6001 for Peugeot Traveller Automatic 9 Seater,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Skoda Karoq,

NZD 5500 for Mazda Cx-30 Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Peugeot 3008,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for Iveco Daily,

NZD 6001 for Ford Everest-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Kia Carnival,

NZD 6001 for Tesla Model 3,

NZD 0 for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

Nearby Auckland Airport

Railway Stations

4.1 mi from Puhinui

4.1 mi from Papatoetoe

4.2 mi from Puhinui Station

Hotels

2.3 mi from Naumi Auckland Airport

5.2 mi from Allenby Park Hotel

10.2 mi from Waldorf St Martins Apartments Hotel

Other Landmarks

8.9 mi from Mount Eden Domain

11 mi from Sky Tower

11.2 mi from Auckland Harbour Bridge

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location

coordinates: -37.004204 174.78319

Location Images

Thrifty-Auckland Airport (international)-156497-store

The Rental Desk

Guest Reviews

Total points： 7.7 / 10 Good

Vehicle condition: 5.0
Vehicle cleanliness: 4.8
Spaciousness: 4.9
Counter staff: 4.6
Pick-up location: 4.9
Drop-off location: 5.1
Pick-up time: 0-10 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

N.Jones
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Excellent vehicle, we needed all the space in the SUV for all our luggage. The staff were friendly and very helpful.
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L.Lau
Auckland
9.7 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Anythings fine. They still provided the bigger car to us, more convenience to our trip because our luggages more than our expeceted. Just the counter staff's simply to explain the instruction, not really clear.
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c.cerlitan
Auckland
9.7 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The fuel charge was too expensive
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R.Prinsloo
Auckland
9.7 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Great experience from start to finish. Car was not as clean as a whistle though, we found a juice bottle (half filled), beer cap and a corn chip inside the car, other than that the whole experience was great.
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K.Leung
Auckland
7.3 /10 Good
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
It would be better to briefly introduce the car operation during pickup and check the car condition together
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Anonymous
Auckland
8.3 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The only thing that is annoying is the rude front desk staff of thrifty. Being a frontline of a company, he should be courteous and accomodating.
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J.Rada Hinojosa
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
No comments
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Rangi
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
J'ai réservé dans cette compagnie au vu des commentaires et des notations. Tout a été parfait : l'accueil pour le pick-up et l'aide (je m'étais trompé de terminal), les explications, le véhicule, tout !
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Michelle
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Very courteous and friendly staff. Very clean & today vehicle. (Free upgrade
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Anonymous
Auckland
9 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Good deal with value for money
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T.Koh
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Seamless pickup process from Thrifty. Their office is within the airport and vehicle is just outside of the exit of the airport. Staff are very thorough in their explanation
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Elvis Lee
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Quick service, new cars.
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Troy Nick
Auckland
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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Bernice Virginia
Auckland
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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Roberta Walton
Auckland
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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Gilbert Amelia
Auckland
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Queue was manageable, but the service was mediocre.
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Mavis Sandy
Auckland
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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Olga Sandy
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The counter was easy to find, there were no lines for picking up the car, and they didn't try to upsell me on additional insurance.
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Faithe Finger
Auckland
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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Sabina Michael
Auckland
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Average
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Richard Clement
Auckland
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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