Thrifty, Invercargill Airport Car hire

Address
Pick-up
Drop-off
Opening Hours
Deposit policy
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 policy

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 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

Additional Extras

To be updated

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 Aqua Hybrid,Jeep Avenger,Kia Niro Hybrid,Suzuki Vitara,Cubic Metre Van,Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,Kia Picanto At,Mystery Vehicle,Kia K5,Volvo S60,H2 Toyota Kluger Hybrid-4wd,Volvo Xc60,Description Not Available,Renault Espace,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Skoda Octavia,Toyota Corolla Cross,Toyota Yaris Cross,Kia Sportage,Iveco Daily,J Jeep Grand Cherokee-4wd,4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,Hyundai Staria Automatic O Similar,E2 Polestar 2,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Aqua Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Jeep Avenger,

NZD 5500 for Kia Niro Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Suzuki Vitara,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

NZD 5500 for Kia Picanto At,

NZD 5500 for Kia K5,

NZD for Volvo S60,

NZD 6001 for H2 Toyota Kluger Hybrid-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Volvo Xc60,

NZD 7200 for Description Not Available,

NZD 6001 for Renault Espace,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Skoda Octavia,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Cross,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Yaris Cross,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for Iveco Daily,

NZD 6001 for J Jeep Grand Cherokee-4wd,

NZD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Hyundai Staria Automatic O Similar,

NZD 6001 for E2 Polestar 2,

NZD for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,

NZD 5900 for ,

NZD 6900 for ,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD for Toyota Aqua Hybrid,

NZD for Jeep Avenger,

NZD for Kia Niro Hybrid,

NZD for Suzuki Vitara,

NZD for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

NZD for Kia Picanto At,

NZD for Kia K5,

NZD for Volvo S60,

NZD for H2 Toyota Kluger Hybrid-4wd,

NZD for Volvo Xc60,

NZD for Description Not Available,

NZD for Renault Espace,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Skoda Octavia,

NZD for Toyota Corolla Cross,

NZD for Toyota Yaris Cross,

NZD for Kia Sportage,

NZD for Iveco Daily,

NZD for J Jeep Grand Cherokee-4wd,

NZD for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

NZD for Hyundai Staria Automatic O Similar,

NZD for E2 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 Toyota Aqua Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Jeep Avenger,

NZD 5500 for Kia Niro Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Suzuki Vitara,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

NZD 5500 for Kia Picanto At,

NZD 5500 for Kia K5,

NZD for Volvo S60,

NZD 6001 for H2 Toyota Kluger Hybrid-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Volvo Xc60,

NZD 7200 for Description Not Available,

NZD 6001 for Renault Espace,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Skoda Octavia,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Cross,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Yaris Cross,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for Iveco Daily,

NZD 6001 for J Jeep Grand Cherokee-4wd,

NZD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Hyundai Staria Automatic O Similar,

NZD 6001 for E2 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 Invercargill Airport

Railway Stations

1.8 km from Invercargill Station

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coordinates: -46.415254 168.321664

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: Monday, May 18, 2026
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: Monday, May 18, 2026
Car was quite new and very clean.
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Where is the Car hire Store Location?

Invercargill Airport Invercargill Airport Airport Desk

What is the Telephone Number?

03 218 6100/ 03 218 6100

How to Pick up from Branch or Car Park & After Hours Pickup Must-know?

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.

How to Return The Rental Car, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return Instructions?

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car hire Store?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

What are the Driver Age Requirements for this Car hire Store?

21 - 99 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of NZD 17.5 per day approximately.

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car hire Store?

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

Additional Extras

To be updated

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

Airports
Nearby Invercargill Airport
Railway Stations
1.8 km from Invercargill Station

Thrifty, Invercargill Airport Car hire

Thrifty - Invercargill Airport Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

Telephone

Pick-up Instructions

Drop-off Instructions

Opening Hours

Deposit policy

Accepted Cards

E-voucher

Age requirements

Driver's License Requirements

Additional Extras

Cross Border

Cross Islands

Conditional:

Excess

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

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Where is the Car hire Store Location?

What is the Telephone Number?

How to Pick up from Branch or Car Park & After Hours Pickup Must-know?

How to Return The Rental Car, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return Instructions?

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car hire Store?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

What are the Driver Age Requirements for this Car hire Store?

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car hire Store?

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

For local renters, you need to bring:

Additional Extras

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

Airports

Railway Stations