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Thrifty, Wellington Airport Car hire

Thrifty 500+ ratings, 4 reviews

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

9.0 / 10 Excellent

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 WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
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 policy

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)
Representative Car ModelsDeposit Amount(approx.)Business Days Required for Refund

Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others.

Pack up ^
USD300-500030-60

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,Skoda Scala,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Suzuki Vitara,Toyota Hiace,Renault Trafic,Peugeot 208,Mystery Vehicle,Bmw 3 Series,Toyota Mark X,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Volvo Xc60,Description Not Available,Volkswagen Sharan,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Toyota Corolla 135 Hp Automatic Or Similar,Toyota Corolla Cross,Audi Q2,Kia Sportage,Iveco Daily,Mercedes Glc 4x4--4wd,Ford Ranger-4wd,Hyundai Staria Automatic O Similar,E2 Polestar 2,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Aqua Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Skoda Scala,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Suzuki Vitara,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Hiace,

NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic,

NZD 5500 for Peugeot 208,

NZD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

NZD for Toyota Mark X,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Volvo Xc60,

NZD 7200 for Description Not Available,

NZD 6001 for Volkswagen Sharan,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Toyota Corolla 135 Hp Automatic Or Similar,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Cross,

NZD 5500 for Audi Q2,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for Iveco Daily,

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

NZD 6001 for Ford Ranger-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,Skoda Scala,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Suzuki Vitara,Toyota Hiace,Renault Trafic,Peugeot 208,Mystery Vehicle,Bmw 3 Series,Toyota Mark X,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Volvo Xc60,Description Not Available,Volkswagen Sharan,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Toyota Corolla 135 Hp Automatic Or Similar,Toyota Corolla Cross,Audi Q2,Kia Sportage,Iveco Daily,Mercedes Glc 4x4--4wd,Ford Ranger-4wd,Hyundai Staria Automatic O Similar,E2 Polestar 2,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

NZD for Toyota Aqua Hybrid,

NZD for Skoda Scala,

NZD for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD for Suzuki Vitara,

NZD for Toyota Hiace,

NZD for Renault Trafic,

NZD for Peugeot 208,

NZD for Bmw 3 Series,

NZD for Toyota Mark X,

NZD for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD for Volvo Xc60,

NZD for Description Not Available,

NZD for Volkswagen Sharan,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Toyota Corolla 135 Hp Automatic Or Similar,

NZD for Toyota Corolla Cross,

NZD for Audi Q2,

NZD for Kia Sportage,

NZD for Iveco Daily,

NZD for Mercedes Glc 4x4--4wd,

NZD for Ford Ranger-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 Skoda Scala,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Suzuki Vitara,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Hiace,

NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic,

NZD 5500 for Peugeot 208,

NZD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

NZD for Toyota Mark X,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Volvo Xc60,

NZD 7200 for Description Not Available,

NZD 6001 for Volkswagen Sharan,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Toyota Corolla 135 Hp Automatic Or Similar,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Cross,

NZD 5500 for Audi Q2,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for Iveco Daily,

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

NZD 6001 for Ford Ranger-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

0.4 km from Wellington Airport

Railway Stations

6.2 km from Wellington Railway Station

10.9 km from Raroa Station

11.8 km from Johnsonville 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

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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: Sunday, May 17, 2026

    Expected a Nissan SUV, but was Suprised by a Bigger Mitsubishi SUV
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  • P.SALESULU

    Wellington

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, May 17, 2026

    Thank you for the service and keep up with the good work. God Bless.
    Read More >

  • G.Rogers

    Wellington

    9.3 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, May 17, 2026

    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.
    Read More >

  • Anonymous

    Wellington

    8.3 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Sunday, May 17, 2026

    Always Clean and tidy
    Read More >

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Where is the Car hire Store Location?

Wellington Airport Wellington Airport Airport Desk

What is the Telephone Number?

04 388 9494/ 04 388 9494

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

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.

How to Return The Rental Car, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return 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).

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

    0.4 km from Wellington Airport

  • Railway Stations

    6.2 km from Wellington Railway Station

    10.9 km from Raroa Station

    11.8 km from Johnsonville 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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