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Thrifty 4000+ ratings, 53 reviews
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Last updated on: April 14, 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 Aqua Hybrid,Opel Astra,Kia Niro Hybrid,Nissan Kicks,Cubic Metre Van,Renault Trafic,B3 Toyota Yaris Aut.,Mystery Vehicle,Bmw 3 Series,Volkswagen Arteon,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Skoda Kodiaq,Ford Mustang Gt,Opel Zafira Life,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Toyota Corolla,Renault Arkana,Volvo Xc40,Kia Sportage,Cubic Metre Van,Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,Ford Ranger-4wd,Mercedes-benz V-class Aut. (7+1),Polestar 2,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Aqua Hybrid,
NZD 5500 for Opel Astra,
NZD 5500 for Kia Niro Hybrid,
NZD 5900 for Nissan Kicks,
NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,
NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic,
NZD 5500 for B3 Toyota Yaris Aut.,
NZD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,
NZD for Volkswagen Arteon,
NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,
NZD 6001 for Skoda Kodiaq,
NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,
NZD 6001 for Opel Zafira Life,
NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,
NZD for Toyota Corolla,
NZD 5500 for Renault Arkana,
NZD 5500 for Volvo Xc40,
NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,
NZD 6001 for Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,
NZD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,
NZD 6001 for Mercedes-benz V-class Aut. (7+1),
NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,
NZD for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,
Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:
NZD for Toyota Aqua Hybrid,Opel Astra,Kia Niro Hybrid,Nissan Kicks,Cubic Metre Van,Renault Trafic,B3 Toyota Yaris Aut.,Mystery Vehicle,Bmw 3 Series,Volkswagen Arteon,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Skoda Kodiaq,Ford Mustang Gt,Opel Zafira Life,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Toyota Corolla,Renault Arkana,Volvo Xc40,Kia Sportage,Cubic Metre Van,Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,Ford Ranger-4wd,Mercedes-benz V-class Aut. (7+1),Polestar 2,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,
NZD for Toyota Aqua Hybrid,
NZD for Opel Astra,
NZD for Kia Niro Hybrid,
NZD for Nissan Kicks,
NZD for Cubic Metre Van,
NZD for Renault Trafic,
NZD for B3 Toyota Yaris Aut.,
NZD for Bmw 3 Series,
NZD for Volkswagen Arteon,
NZD for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,
NZD for Skoda Kodiaq,
NZD for Ford Mustang Gt,
NZD for Opel Zafira Life,
NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,
NZD for Toyota Corolla,
NZD for Renault Arkana,
NZD for Volvo Xc40,
NZD for Kia Sportage,
NZD for Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,
NZD for Ford Ranger-4wd,
NZD for Mercedes-benz V-class Aut. (7+1),
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 Toyota Aqua Hybrid,
NZD 5500 for Opel Astra,
NZD 5500 for Kia Niro Hybrid,
NZD 5900 for Nissan Kicks,
NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,
NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic,
NZD 5500 for B3 Toyota Yaris Aut.,
NZD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,
NZD for Volkswagen Arteon,
NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,
NZD 6001 for Skoda Kodiaq,
NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,
NZD 6001 for Opel Zafira Life,
NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,
NZD for Toyota Corolla,
NZD 5500 for Renault Arkana,
NZD 5500 for Volvo Xc40,
NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,
NZD 6001 for Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,
NZD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,
NZD 6001 for Mercedes-benz V-class Aut. (7+1),
NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,
NZD for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,
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0.7 km from Christchurch Airport
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