Thrifty, Invercargill 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 - Invercargill Airport Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

Invercargill Airport Invercargill Airport Airport Desk

Telephone

03 218 6100 / 03 218 6100

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - Invercargill Airport car hire location is in terminal

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

This office is located inside the airport.

Drop-off Instructions

Follow Airport Drive around past the terminal building Drop off Zone. Enter the Rental Car Park on the left. Park in an empty car park space in the Thrifty allocated car parks, lock your car and return the keys to the office.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	08:00 -20:30	08:00 -20:30	08:00 -20:30	08:00 -20:30	08:00 -20:30	08:00 -20:30	08:00 -20:30

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 Toyota Auris Hybrid,Ford Focus,Kia Niro Hybrid,Seat Arona,Cubic Metre Van,Renault Trafic,Vw Polo,Mystery Vehicle,Bmw 3 Series,Ds Ds7 Crossback,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Skoda Kodiaq,Ford Mustang Gt,Seat Alhambra,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Kia Cerato 4p (autom),Toyota C-hr,Nissan Qashqai,Kia Sportage,Cubic Metre Van,Mercedes Glc 4x4--4wd,4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,Mercedes Classe V,D5 Polestar 2,Special,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Auris Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Ford Focus,

NZD 5500 for Kia Niro Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Seat Arona,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic,

NZD 5500 for Vw Polo,

NZD 5500 for BMW 3 Series,

NZD for Ds Ds7 Crossback,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Skoda Kodiaq,

NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Seat Alhambra,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Kia Cerato 4p (autom),

NZD 5500 for Toyota C-HR,

NZD 5500 for Nissan Qashqai,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for Mercedes Glc 4x4--4wd,

NZD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Mercedes Classe V,

NZD 6001 for D5 Polestar 2,

NZD for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD for Toyota Auris Hybrid,

NZD for Ford Focus,

NZD for Kia Niro Hybrid,

NZD for Seat Arona,

NZD for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD for Renault Trafic,

NZD for Vw Polo,

NZD for BMW 3 Series,

NZD for Ds Ds7 Crossback,

NZD for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD for Skoda Kodiaq,

NZD for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD for Seat Alhambra,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Kia Cerato 4p (autom),

NZD for Toyota C-HR,

NZD for Nissan Qashqai,

NZD for Kia Sportage,

NZD for Mercedes Glc 4x4--4wd,

NZD for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

NZD for Mercedes Classe V,

NZD for D5 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 Toyota Auris Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Ford Focus,

NZD 5500 for Kia Niro Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Seat Arona,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic,

NZD 5500 for Vw Polo,

NZD 5500 for BMW 3 Series,

NZD for Ds Ds7 Crossback,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Skoda Kodiaq,

NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Seat Alhambra,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Kia Cerato 4p (autom),

NZD 5500 for Toyota C-HR,

NZD 5500 for Nissan Qashqai,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for Mercedes Glc 4x4--4wd,

NZD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Mercedes Classe V,

NZD 6001 for D5 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

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Guest Reviews

Total points： 9.7 / 10 Excellent

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

L.Jaramillo
Invercargill
9.7 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The car was really clean and i was impress it was a good model we are so happy we rent that cAr from your company it was a good choice we experience to drive that prado 2018 model thanks
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Anonymous
Invercargill
9.7 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Car was quite new and very clean.
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