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Thrifty 3000+ ratings, 43 reviews
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Last updated on: March 26, 2025
The Thrifty - Christchurch Airport car hire location is in terminal
You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - Christchurch Airport car hire.
The office located inside the terminal, near Door 7.
Days of Week | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
Opening hours | 00:00 -01:00 07:00 -23:59 | 00:00 -01:00 07:00 -23:59 | 00:00 -01:00 07:00 -23:59 | 00:00 -01:00 07:00 -23:59 | 00:00 -01:00 07:00 -23:59 | 00:00 -01:00 07:00 -23:59 | 00:00 -01:00 07:00 -23:59 |
Representative Car Models | Deposit Amount(approx.) | Business Days Required for Refund |
Applicable to all car types,incl. Compact,Suv,Economy,Mini and others. | USD300-5000 | 30-60 |
Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car hire from this store: Visa, Master
Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.
21 - 99 years old
Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of NZD 17.5 per day approximately.
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
To be updated
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.
Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:
NZD 4000-5000 for other car models.
NZD for Toyota Corolla Hybrid,Toyota Corolla,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Mitsubishi Eclipsev,Cubic Metre Van,Renault Trafic,Toyota Yaris,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Bmw 5 Series,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Toyota Highlander,Ford Mustang Gt,Ford Galaxy,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Peugeot 3008,Vauxhall Grandland X,Pulse Kardian,Kia Sportage,Cubic Metre Van,Toyota Prado,Ford Ranger-4wd,Premium,Polestar 2,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Hybrid,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,
NZD 5900 for Mitsubishi Eclipsev,
NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,
NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Yaris,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,
NZD for Bmw 5 Series,
NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,
NZD 6001 for Toyota Highlander,
NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,
NZD 6001 for Ford Galaxy,
NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,
NZD for Peugeot 3008,
NZD 5500 for Vauxhall Grandland X,
NZD 5500 for Pulse Kardian,
NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,
NZD 6001 for Toyota Prado,
NZD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,
NZD 6001 for Premium,
NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,
NZD for Mystery Car,
Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:
NZD for Toyota Corolla Hybrid,Toyota Corolla,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Mitsubishi Eclipsev,Cubic Metre Van,Renault Trafic,Toyota Yaris,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Bmw 5 Series,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Toyota Highlander,Ford Mustang Gt,Ford Galaxy,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Peugeot 3008,Vauxhall Grandland X,Pulse Kardian,Kia Sportage,Cubic Metre Van,Toyota Prado,Ford Ranger-4wd,Premium,Polestar 2,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,
NZD for Toyota Corolla Hybrid,
NZD for Toyota Corolla,
NZD for Toyota Cross Hybrid,
NZD for Mitsubishi Eclipsev,
NZD for Cubic Metre Van,
NZD for Renault Trafic,
NZD for Toyota Yaris,
NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,
NZD for Bmw 5 Series,
NZD for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,
NZD for Toyota Highlander,
NZD for Ford Mustang Gt,
NZD for Ford Galaxy,
NZD for Peugeot 3008,
NZD for Vauxhall Grandland X,
NZD for Pulse Kardian,
NZD for Kia Sportage,
NZD for Toyota Prado,
NZD for Ford Ranger-4wd,
NZD for Premium,
NZD for Polestar 2,
NZD for Mystery Car,
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 Corolla Hybrid,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,
NZD 5900 for Mitsubishi Eclipsev,
NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,
NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Yaris,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,
NZD for Bmw 5 Series,
NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,
NZD 6001 for Toyota Highlander,
NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,
NZD 6001 for Ford Galaxy,
NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,
NZD for Peugeot 3008,
NZD 5500 for Vauxhall Grandland X,
NZD 5500 for Pulse Kardian,
NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,
NZD 6001 for Toyota Prado,
NZD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,
NZD 6001 for Premium,
NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,
NZD for Mystery Car,
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Airports
0.7 km from Christchurch Airport
Hotels
0.1 km from Sudima Christchurch Airport
2.9 km from North South Holiday Park
8.4 km from Fino Hotel and Suites
Total points: 9.5 / 10 Excellent
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