Thrifty, Wellington Airport Car hire

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Address
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 - Wellington Airport Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

Wellington Airport Wellington Airport Airport Desk

Telephone

04 388 9494 / 04 388 9494

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - Wellington Airport car hire location is in terminal

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

Once you have arrived at Wellington Airport, call our office on 04 388 9494.

Drop-off Instructions

Follow the signs for the rental car returns on Stewart Duff Drive. When you get to the entrance barrier for the car park press the button on the machine and take a ticket. Follow the signs to the rental car area, insert the ticket at the barrier arm. The barrier will raise and let you enter the Rentals area. Once you’re in the rental car park use any available Thrifty car park. Lock the vehicle and return the keys to the Thrifty counter on the ground floor of the terminal building (located near the baggage claim area).

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	00:00 -01:30 06:30 -23:59	00:00 -01:30 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:30 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:30 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:30 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:30 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:30 06:00 -23:59

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 and you must present your original driving licence at the counter.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full Driving License issued in New Zealand

This option applies to customers with local driving license, please show your local license at pick-up.

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 Hyundai Ioniq,Peugeot Expert 6 M3,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Nissan Juke,Cubic Metre Van,Ford Tourneo Connect Aut.,Skoda Fabia Autom,Mystery Vehicle,Bmw 3 Series,Bmw 5 Series,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Volvo Xc60,Ford Mustang Gt,Seat Alhambra,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Skoda Octavia,Vauxhall Grandland X,Renault Duster,Kia Sportage,Cubic Metre Van,Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,U Ford Ranger,Mercedes V Class,Polestar 2,Special,

NZD 5500 for Hyundai Ioniq,

NZD 5500 for Peugeot Expert 6 M3,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Nissan Juke,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Ford Tourneo Connect Aut.,

NZD 5500 for Skoda Fabia Autom,

NZD 5500 for BMW 3 Series,

NZD for BMW 5 Series,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Volvo Xc60,

NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Seat Alhambra,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Skoda Octavia,

NZD 5500 for Vauxhall Grandland X,

NZD 5500 for Renault Duster,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,

NZD 6001 for U Ford Ranger,

NZD 6001 for Mercedes V Class,

NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,

NZD for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD for Hyundai Ioniq,

NZD for Peugeot Expert 6 M3,

NZD for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD for Nissan Juke,

NZD for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD for Ford Tourneo Connect Aut.,

NZD for Skoda Fabia Autom,

NZD for BMW 3 Series,

NZD for BMW 5 Series,

NZD for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD for Volvo Xc60,

NZD for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD for Seat Alhambra,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Skoda Octavia,

NZD for Vauxhall Grandland X,

NZD for Renault Duster,

NZD for Kia Sportage,

NZD for Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,

NZD for U Ford Ranger,

NZD for Mercedes V Class,

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 Hyundai Ioniq,

NZD 5500 for Peugeot Expert 6 M3,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Nissan Juke,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Ford Tourneo Connect Aut.,

NZD 5500 for Skoda Fabia Autom,

NZD 5500 for BMW 3 Series,

NZD for BMW 5 Series,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Volvo Xc60,

NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Seat Alhambra,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Skoda Octavia,

NZD 5500 for Vauxhall Grandland X,

NZD 5500 for Renault Duster,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,

NZD 6001 for U Ford Ranger,

NZD 6001 for Mercedes V Class,

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

0.4 km from Wellington Airport

Railway Stations

6.2 km from Wellington Railway Station

Hotels

5.5 km from Boulcott Suites

Other Landmarks

5.4 km from Civic Square

6.5 km from Parliament Buildings

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location

coordinates: -41.329389 174.811927

Guest Reviews

Total points： 9.0 / 10 Excellent

Vehicle condition: 9.5
Vehicle cleanliness: 9.5
Spaciousness: 9.5
Counter staff: 10.0
Pick-up location: 8.5
Drop-off location: 7.5
Pick-up time: 0-10 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

J.Kalyan
Wellington
8.7 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Expected a Nissan SUV, but was Suprised by a Bigger Mitsubishi SUV
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P.SALESULU
Wellington
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Thank you for the service and keep up with the good work. God Bless.
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G.Rogers
Wellington
9.3 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Car was upgraded from a Corolla to an X-Trail. When I picked up the car it was raining and I didn't notice extra damage in the rear that wasn't listed on the form at the time of pickup. I took a photo of the damage straight away when I arrived at the motel and then drove back to Thrifty the next day to inform them, I was told to send the photo to an e-mail that keeps bouncing back to me. Haven't heard anything.
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Anonymous
Wellington
8.3 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Always Clean and tidy
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