Thrifty, Dunedin Airport Car hire

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Pickup
Return
Opening Hours
Deposit
Accepted Cards
E-voucher
Age requirements
Driver's License Requirements
Additional Extras
Cross Border
Cross Islands
Distances to Landmarks

Thrifty - Dunedin Airport Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

Dunedin Airport Dunedin Airport Airport Desk

Telephone

03 486 2537 / 03 486 2537

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - Dunedin Airport car hire location is in terminal

You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - Dunedin Airport car hire.

The car rental store is located in the car rental building next to the airport terminal. Please follow the "Rental Cars" signs to find it.

Drop-off Instructions

On entering the airport, drive past the public car park and continue past the terminal, follow the signs to the Rental Cars car park. Park in a designated Thrifty Car Park, lock you car and return the keys to the Thrifty counter in the terminal.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	08:00 -19:30	08:00 -21:00	08:00 -21:00	08:00 -21:00	08:00 -21:00	08:00 -21:00	08:00 -21:00

Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (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 issued by the following companies qualify a car hire from this store: 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 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 with the original IDP at the counter.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full Driving License issued in New Zealand

Additional Extras

Extras Prices

Additional driver

Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.

NZD 5.5/day

GPS rental

Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.

NZD 12.6/day

Infant car seat rental

Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months)

NZD 14.95/day

capped at NZD 59.8

Child car seat rental

Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌

NZD 14.95/day

Child booster seat rental

Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg

NZD 14.95/day

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 for Niro Plug In,Volkswagen T-cross,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Suzuki Vitara,R4 6 Cubic Metre Van,Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,Mg Mg3,Mystery Vehicle,Bmw 3 Series,Bmw 3 Series,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Volvo Xc60,Ford Mustang Gt,Renault Trafic Combi,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Skoda Octavia,Intermediate,Pulse Kardian,Kia Sportage,H4 8 Cubic Metre Van,Toyota Prado,4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,Kia Carnival,Polestar 2,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

NZD 5500 for Niro Plug In,

NZD 5500 for Volkswagen T-cross,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Suzuki Vitara,

NZD 6001 for R4 6 Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

NZD 5500 for Mg Mg3,

NZD 5500 for BMW 3 Series,

NZD for BMW 3 Series,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Volvo XC60,

NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic Combi,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Skoda Octavia,

NZD 5500 for Intermediate,

NZD 5500 for Pulse Kardian,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for H4 8 Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Prado,

NZD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Kia Carnival,

NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,

NZD for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD for Niro Plug In,

NZD for Volkswagen T-cross,

NZD for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD for Suzuki Vitara,

NZD for R4 6 Cubic Metre Van,

NZD for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

NZD for Mg Mg3,

NZD for BMW 3 Series,

NZD for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD for Volvo XC60,

NZD for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD for Renault Trafic Combi,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Skoda Octavia,

NZD for Intermediate,

NZD for Pulse Kardian,

NZD for Kia Sportage,

NZD for H4 8 Cubic Metre Van,

NZD for Toyota Prado,

NZD for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

NZD for Kia Carnival,

NZD for Polestar 2,

NZD for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,

NZD 5900-6900 for other car models.

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD 5900-6900 for other car models.

NZD 5500 for Niro Plug In,

NZD 5500 for Volkswagen T-cross,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Suzuki Vitara,

NZD 6001 for R4 6 Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

NZD 5500 for Mg Mg3,

NZD 5500 for BMW 3 Series,

NZD for BMW 3 Series,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Volvo XC60,

NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic Combi,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Skoda Octavia,

NZD 5500 for Intermediate,

NZD 5500 for Pulse Kardian,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for H4 8 Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Prado,

NZD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Kia Carnival,

NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,

NZD for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

Nearby Dunedin Airport

Railway Stations

24.4 km from Dunedin Railway Station

Hotels

24.4 km from The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

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coordinates: -45.925727 170.20219

Guest Reviews

Total points： 9.3 / 10 Excellent

Vehicle condition: 8.0
Vehicle cleanliness: 10.0
Spaciousness: 10.0
Counter staff: 10.0
Pick-up location: 10.0
Drop-off location: 8.0
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

Ben K
Dunedin
9.3 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Perfectly smooth. The staff at the Dunedin Airport counter was awaiting my arrival and gave a free additional driver add-on for my partner. The car was mechanically perfect. Do check the condition of the car as they may not report small scratches or dents, etc. so take a photo and email them as evidence so that you won't get penalised when you return it or verify together with one of their staff, just like we did.
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