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Thrifty, Christchurch Car hire

Thrifty 400+ ratings, 3 reviews

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

8.6 / 10 Very good

Thrifty - Christchurch Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

150 KILMORE ST,CHRISTCHURCH,8013,NZ

Telephone

+64800737070 / +6421865873

Pick-up Instructions

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Drop-off Instructions

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Opening Hours

Days of WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Opening hours
08:30 -11:30
14:00 -17:00
08:30 -11:30
14:00 -17:00
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CLOSED
08:30 -11:30
14:00 -17:00
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14:00 -17:00

Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)
Representative Car 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 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
Extras Prices
Additional driver
Additional driver
Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.
NZD 5.5/day
GPS rental
GPS rental
Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.
NZD 12.6/day
Infant car seat rental
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
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
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

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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,Opel Astra,Toyota Ch-r Hybrid,Kia Stonic Aut.,Cubic Metre Van,Renault Trafic,Mg Mg3,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Volvo Xc60 Hybride,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Volvo Xc60,Ford Mustang Gt,Ford Galaxy,Skoda Octavia,Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,Kia Sportage,Kia Sportage,Cubic Metre Van,Toyota Prado,U Ford Ranger,Hiace 12 Seats,Tesla Model Y,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Auris Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Opel Astra,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Ch-r Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Kia Stonic Aut.,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic,

NZD 5500 for Mg Mg3,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Volvo Xc60 Hybride,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Volvo Xc60,

NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Ford Galaxy,

NZD for Skoda Octavia,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Prado,

NZD 6001 for U Ford Ranger,

NZD 6001 for Hiace 12 Seats,

NZD 6001 for Tesla Model Y,

NZD for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD for Toyota Auris Hybrid,Opel Astra,Toyota Ch-r Hybrid,Kia Stonic Aut.,Cubic Metre Van,Renault Trafic,Mg Mg3,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Volvo Xc60 Hybride,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Volvo Xc60,Ford Mustang Gt,Ford Galaxy,Skoda Octavia,Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,Kia Sportage,Kia Sportage,Cubic Metre Van,Toyota Prado,U Ford Ranger,Hiace 12 Seats,Tesla Model Y,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

NZD for Toyota Auris Hybrid,

NZD for Opel Astra,

NZD for Toyota Ch-r Hybrid,

NZD for Kia Stonic Aut.,

NZD for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD for Renault Trafic,

NZD for Mg Mg3,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Volvo Xc60 Hybride,

NZD for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD for Volvo Xc60,

NZD for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD for Ford Galaxy,

NZD for Skoda Octavia,

NZD for Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,

NZD for Kia Sportage,

NZD for Toyota Prado,

NZD for U Ford Ranger,

NZD for Hiace 12 Seats,

NZD for Tesla Model Y,

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 Opel Astra,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Ch-r Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Kia Stonic Aut.,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic,

NZD 5500 for Mg Mg3,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Volvo Xc60 Hybride,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Volvo Xc60,

NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Ford Galaxy,

NZD for Skoda Octavia,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Prado,

NZD 6001 for U Ford Ranger,

NZD 6001 for Hiace 12 Seats,

NZD 6001 for Tesla Model Y,

NZD for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

9.4 km from Christchurch Airport

Hotels

0.4 km from Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square

0.4 km from Fino Hotel and Suites

0.8 km from All Stars Inn on Bealey

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Guest Reviews

Total points： 8.6 / 10 Very good

  • Vehicle condition: 3.3
  • Vehicle cleanliness: 3.3
  • Spaciousness: 3.3
  • Counter staff: 3.3
  • Pick-up location: 3.3
  • Drop-off location: 3.3
  • Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
  • Drop-off time: 10-30 mins

  • Alan E

    Christchurch

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Thursday, May 1, 2025

    Car was a Kia Sorento diesel auto. This was very comfortable and much smoother to drive than I expected. Counter staff at Christchurch Downtown were very good.
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  • Winni Veblen

    Christchurch

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Thursday, May 1, 2025

    Booked a Toyota Corolla, but got a Kia instead. Only drove a few kilometers and returned it with a full tank. The staff was busy and took the keys. Later, I received an email saying the tank wasn't full and was charged extra.
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  • Verna Howard

    Christchurch

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Thursday, May 1, 2025

    Waited for a long time, and the car was not ready upon arrival at the store. Eventually, they switched from an electric car to a fuel-powered car but compensated with a free tank of gas, which was fairly satisfactory.
    Read More >

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