
Thrifty 200+ ratings, 1 reviews
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
The Thrifty - Hamilton - Airport car hire location is in terminal
You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - Hamilton - Airport car hire.
PRE-REGISTRATION: Pre-registration is available with your Thrifty rental and can be completed via the following link: https://www.thrifty.co.nz/qbuster/ This will require the renter details and will save time at the rental desk and also allow for express checkout.
Return instruction is being collected.
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| 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 Fiat Egea,Volkswagen Golf,Toyota Ch-r,Seat Arona,Cubic Metre Van,Toyota Yaris,Mystery Vehicle,Lexus Ux Hybrid Or Similar,Toyota Camry,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Hyundai Santa Fe,Ford Mustang Gt,Kia Carnival,Fiat Tipo,Volvo Xc60,Ford Kuga,Kia Sportage,Cubic Metre Van,Mazda Cx-60,Ford Ranger-4wd,Kia Carnival,Polestar 2,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,
NZD 5500 for Fiat Egea,
NZD 5500 for Volkswagen Golf,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Ch-r,
NZD 5900 for Seat Arona,
NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Yaris,
NZD 5500 for Lexus Ux Hybrid Or Similar,
NZD for Toyota Camry,
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 Fiat Tipo,
NZD 5500 for Volvo Xc60,
NZD 5500 for Ford Kuga,
NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,
NZD 6001 for Mazda Cx-60,
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 Fiat Egea,Volkswagen Golf,Toyota Ch-r,Seat Arona,Cubic Metre Van,Toyota Yaris,Mystery Vehicle,Lexus Ux Hybrid Or Similar,Toyota Camry,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Hyundai Santa Fe,Ford Mustang Gt,Kia Carnival,Fiat Tipo,Volvo Xc60,Ford Kuga,Kia Sportage,Cubic Metre Van,Mazda Cx-60,Ford Ranger-4wd,Kia Carnival,Polestar 2,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,
NZD for Fiat Egea,
NZD for Volkswagen Golf,
NZD for Toyota Ch-r,
NZD for Seat Arona,
NZD for Cubic Metre Van,
NZD for Toyota Yaris,
NZD for Lexus Ux Hybrid Or Similar,
NZD for Toyota Camry,
NZD for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,
NZD for Hyundai Santa Fe,
NZD for Ford Mustang Gt,
NZD for Kia Carnival,
NZD for Fiat Tipo,
NZD for Volvo Xc60,
NZD for Ford Kuga,
NZD for Kia Sportage,
NZD for Mazda Cx-60,
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 Fiat Egea,
NZD 5500 for Volkswagen Golf,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Ch-r,
NZD 5900 for Seat Arona,
NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Yaris,
NZD 5500 for Lexus Ux Hybrid Or Similar,
NZD for Toyota Camry,
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 Fiat Tipo,
NZD 5500 for Volvo Xc60,
NZD 5500 for Ford Kuga,
NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,
NZD 6001 for Mazda Cx-60,
NZD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,
NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,
NZD for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,
To be updated
Airports
0.1 km from Hamilton Airport
Railway Stations
10.3 km from Hamilton
15.9 km from Hamilton Rotokauri
Hotels
11.6 km from Atrium on Ulster
11.7 km from Fountain City Motor Inn
Total points: 10.0 / 10 Excellent

N.Rowe
Hamilton
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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The Thrifty - Hamilton - Airport car hire location is in terminal
You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - Hamilton - Airport car hire.
PRE-REGISTRATION: Pre-registration is available with your Thrifty rental and can be completed via the following link: https://www.thrifty.co.nz/qbuster/ This will require the renter details and will save time at the rental desk and also allow for express checkout.
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
0.1 km from Hamilton Airport
10.3 km from Hamilton
15.9 km from Hamilton Rotokauri
11.6 km from Atrium on Ulster
11.7 km from Fountain City Motor Inn