Thrifty, Sydney Airport Car hire

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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 - Sydney Airport Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

48 ROSS SMITH AVE,MASCOT,NS,2020,AU

Telephone

+61136139 / +611300367227

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - Sydney Airport car hire location is located out of the airport

You can arrive of Thrifty - Sydney Airport car hire by free shuttle bus.

Flight Details--You must provide a flight number when picking up a car at Sydney Airport. If a valid flight number is not present, the vehicle will be ready at the DOMESTIC T2 Terminal. Domestic Travellers - There is Rental Collection Counters in Every Terminal at Sydney Airport,while due to the repair works of the airport recently, vehicle pick-ups and drop-offs will take place at temporary facilities on Ross Smith Avenue, and there will a free shuttle bus,please kindly check with counter staff . International Travellers - The Collection Counter is located within the Terminal and then the car park where the cars are located is directly outside the terminal. This car collection point is also the return area. Please contact +61 0294934190 +61 0421588004 if you need any help.

Drop-off Instructions

Domestic Travellers - Please kindly confirm with the counter staff at pick-up. International Travellers - The Collection Counter is located within the Terminal and then the car park where the cars are located is directly outside the terminal. This car collection point is also the return area.

Opening Hours

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

Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)

Representative Car 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 - 25 years old with charge of AUD 25 - 44.0996325 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 + 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.

Original driving licence + NAATI Translation

The translation of the driver's license certified by the Australian Translation and Accreditation Institute (NAATI) can be used to rent a car and drive in Australia.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full Driving License issued in Australia

Additional Extras

Extras Prices

Additional driver

Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.

AUD 5.5/day

capped at AUD 27.5

GPS rental

Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.

AUD 19/day

Infant car seat rental

Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months)

AUD 24.2/day

capped at AUD 96.8

Child car seat rental

Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌

AUD 24.2/day

capped at AUD 96.8

Child booster seat rental

Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg

AUD 24.2/day

capped at AUD 96.8

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

Conditional:

Depending on which island to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
Bruny Island, Churchill Island, Phillip Island, Mornington Peninsula

Thrifty will allow the vehicles to be taken to Bruny Island provided you pick up from certain branch. Such as Sydney Airport，Hobart Airport, Hobart City,Adelaide Downtown, Launceston Airport and Launceston City. Please confirm the surcharges with supplier. Customer should be liable for all the damage when transiting the cars. The vehicle insurance deductible may be adjusted,please consult the counter staff for details.

Must-not:

Taking rental cars to following islands is not allowed：
Rottnest Island, Fitzroy Island, Mornington Island, Mariah Island, Magnetic Island, Fraser Island

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

AUD 4000-5500 for other car models.

EUR 1540 for Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,

AUD for Kia Cerato,Toyota Corolla,Opel Crossland X A/t,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Chevrolet Tracker,Compact,Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,R4 6 Cubic Metre Van,Fiat Talento,Fiat Doblo,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Ds Ds3,B5 Volkswagen Golf Gti,Volkswagen Polo,Skoda Fabia,Opel Corsa,Opel Corsa,Cubic Metre Van,4wd Mine Equipped-diesel-4wd,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Rav 4 Hybrid,Mercedes C180,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Skoda Kodiaq,Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,Volvo Xc60,Ldv Delivery 9,Van W Lift,Fiat Ducato,Cab Tray-diesel,Tray Ute,Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,Renault Trafic Combi,Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,Kia Carnival,Volvo Xc60,J5 Audi Q7,Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,Cubic Metre Curtainsider,4wd Lid Canopy--4wd,Benz V Class,Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 5500 for Hyundai i30,

AUD 5500 for Kia Cerato,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD 5500 for Opel Crossland X A/t,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Chevrolet Tracker,

AUD 6001 for Compact,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for R4 6 Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for Fiat Talento,

AUD for Fiat Doblo,

AUD for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 6001 for Ds Ds3,

AUD 7900 for B5 Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD for Volkswagen Polo,

AUD for Skoda Fabia,

AUD for Opel Corsa,

AUD 5500 for Opel Corsa,

AUD for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for 4wd Mine Equipped-diesel-4wd,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Rav 4 Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Mercedes C180,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Skoda Kodiaq,

AUD 6001 for Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,

AUD for Volvo Xc60,

AUD for Ldv Delivery 9,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD for Fiat Ducato,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Tray Ute,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,

AUD for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,

AUD 7900 for Description Not Available,

AUD 5500 for Renault Trafic Combi,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for J5 Audi Q7,

AUD for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Benz V Class,

AUD 5500 for Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 6001 for H5 Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 508,

AUD 5500 for Toyota C-hr,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 3008,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

AUD for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for H4 8 Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes Eqa350,

AUD 5500 for BMW 2 Series,

AUD 6001 for V5 Audi Q5 Inc. Gps,

AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc,

AUD for Mover 2 Axle,

AUD for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD for Fiorino Kangoo,

AUD for 25 Seat Bus,

AUD for Chevrolet Malibu,

AUD for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-4wd,

AUD for Metre Truck Lift,

AUD for 4wd Toyota Landcruiser,

AUD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Hyundai Staria Automatic O Similar,

AUD 5500 for Audi A4,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes C Class,

AUD for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,

AUD for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,

AUD 5500 for Corolla Sedan Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Vauxhall Insignia,

AUD for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD for Mercedes Vito L1h1 5m³ O Similar,

AUD for Iveco Daily 12m3,

AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD for Volkswagen Multivan,

AUD for Volkswagen Passat,

AUD 6001 for Mitsubishi Asx,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for Mercedes-benz Classe V,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for Equipped Toyota Prado--4wd,

AUD 7000 for 12 Pallet Tray-diesel,

AUD for Toyota Tundra,

AUD 6001 for Equip 4wd Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Cab 3t Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Dual Cab--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Tray Dual Cab-diesel--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab Tray--4wd,

AUD 7000 for 25 Seat Bus-diesel,

AUD for Bus With Trailer,

AUD 6001 for 12 Seat Bus,

AUD 6001 for 4wd 12 Seater--4wd,

AUD for Xvmr,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

AUD 4000-5500 for other car models.

EUR 1540 for Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,

AUD for Hyundai i30,

AUD 5500 for Kia Cerato,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD 5500 for Opel Crossland X A/t,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Chevrolet Tracker,

AUD 6001 for Compact,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for R4 6 Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for Fiat Talento,

AUD for Fiat Doblo,

AUD for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 6001 for Ds Ds3,

AUD 7900 for B5 Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD for Volkswagen Polo,

AUD for Skoda Fabia,

AUD for Opel Corsa,

AUD 5500 for Opel Corsa,

AUD for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for 4wd Mine Equipped-diesel-4wd,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Rav 4 Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Mercedes C180,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Skoda Kodiaq,

AUD 6001 for Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,

AUD for Volvo Xc60,

AUD for Ldv Delivery 9,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD for Fiat Ducato,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Tray Ute,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,

AUD for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,

AUD 7900 for Description Not Available,

AUD 5500 for Renault Trafic Combi,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for J5 Audi Q7,

AUD for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Benz V Class,

AUD 5500 for Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 6001 for H5 Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 508,

AUD 5500 for Toyota C-hr,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 3008,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

AUD for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for H4 8 Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes Eqa350,

AUD 5500 for BMW 2 Series,

AUD 6001 for V5 Audi Q5 Inc. Gps,

AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc,

AUD for Mover 2 Axle,

AUD for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD for Fiorino Kangoo,

AUD for 25 Seat Bus,

AUD for Chevrolet Malibu,

AUD for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-4wd,

AUD for Metre Truck Lift,

AUD for 4wd Toyota Landcruiser,

AUD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Hyundai Staria Automatic O Similar,

AUD 5500 for Audi A4,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes C Class,

AUD for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,

AUD for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,

AUD 5500 for Corolla Sedan Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Vauxhall Insignia,

AUD for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD for Mercedes Vito L1h1 5m³ O Similar,

AUD for Iveco Daily 12m3,

AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD for Volkswagen Multivan,

AUD for Volkswagen Passat,

AUD 6001 for Mitsubishi Asx,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for Mercedes-benz Classe V,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for Equipped Toyota Prado--4wd,

AUD 7000 for 12 Pallet Tray-diesel,

AUD for Toyota Tundra,

AUD 6001 for Equip 4wd Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Cab 3t Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Dual Cab--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Tray Dual Cab-diesel--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab Tray--4wd,

AUD 7000 for 25 Seat Bus-diesel,

AUD for Bus With Trailer,

AUD 6001 for 12 Seat Bus,

AUD 6001 for 4wd 12 Seater--4wd,

AUD for Xvmr,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:

AUD for other car models.

AUD 5500 for Kia Cerato,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD 5500 for Opel Crossland X A/t,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Chevrolet Tracker,

AUD 6001 for Compact,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for R4 6 Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for Fiat Talento,

AUD for Fiat Doblo,

AUD for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 6001 for Ds Ds3,

AUD 7900 for B5 Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD for Volkswagen Polo,

AUD for Skoda Fabia,

AUD for Opel Corsa,

AUD 5500 for Opel Corsa,

AUD for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for 4wd Mine Equipped-diesel-4wd,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Rav 4 Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Mercedes C180,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Skoda Kodiaq,

AUD 6001 for Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,

AUD for Volvo Xc60,

AUD for Ldv Delivery 9,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD for Fiat Ducato,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Tray Ute,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,

AUD for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,

AUD 7900 for Description Not Available,

AUD 5500 for Renault Trafic Combi,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for J5 Audi Q7,

AUD for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Benz V Class,

AUD 5500 for Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 6001 for H5 Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 508,

AUD 5500 for Toyota C-hr,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 3008,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

AUD for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for H4 8 Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes Eqa350,

AUD 5500 for BMW 2 Series,

AUD 6001 for V5 Audi Q5 Inc. Gps,

AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc,

AUD for Mover 2 Axle,

AUD for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD for Fiorino Kangoo,

AUD for 25 Seat Bus,

AUD for Chevrolet Malibu,

AUD for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-4wd,

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

AUD for Metre Truck Lift,

AUD for 4wd Toyota Landcruiser,

AUD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Hyundai Staria Automatic O Similar,

AUD 5500 for Audi A4,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes C Class,

AUD for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,

AUD for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,

AUD 5500 for Corolla Sedan Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Vauxhall Insignia,

AUD for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD for Mercedes Vito L1h1 5m³ O Similar,

AUD for Iveco Daily 12m3,

AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD for Volkswagen Multivan,

AUD for Volkswagen Passat,

AUD 6001 for Mitsubishi Asx,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for Mercedes-benz Classe V,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for Equipped Toyota Prado--4wd,

AUD 7000 for 12 Pallet Tray-diesel,

AUD for Toyota Tundra,

AUD 6001 for Equip 4wd Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Cab 3t Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Dual Cab--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Tray Dual Cab-diesel--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab Tray--4wd,

AUD 7000 for 25 Seat Bus-diesel,

AUD for Bus With Trailer,

AUD 6001 for 12 Seat Bus,

AUD 6001 for 4wd 12 Seater--4wd,

AUD for Xvmr,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.7 km from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Hotels

1.5 km from Captain Cook Hotel

2.4 km from Novotel Sydney International Airport (formerly Mercure) Hotel

2.4 km from Luxurious Resort Living House

Other Landmarks

8.6 km from Sydney Tower Eye

10.2 km from Sydney Opera House

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location

coordinates: -33.944423 151.180299

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Guest Reviews

Total points： 8.9 / 10 Very good

Vehicle condition: 2.1
Vehicle cleanliness: 2.0
Spaciousness: 2.0
Counter staff: 2.0
Pick-up location: 2.0
Drop-off location: 2.0
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

M.Sahai
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, April 3, 2025
The car and experience from customer service was amazing!
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J.Belohlavek
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, April 3, 2025
I was given amazing upgrade to Pick up truck, the staff member made our day.
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J.Patel
Sydney
8.7 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Thursday, April 3, 2025
I was travelling from India with 2 old age people and 1 infant and I booked car to pick up from Sydney airport and drop off at Canberra. Actually I have booking through qeeq website and when I booked at that time I don't have any physical card or neither anything mentioned about it on website. So when I went to Sydney airport to collect the car the staff member told me he need physical bank card according to their policy . I explained my whole scenario but he didn't convinced. One of my friend with me who having licence and bank card with him but still the staff member has denied to tranfer that booking on his name. He told me to rebooking again which is cost me additional huge amounts. So finally I have to called my friend to get my bank card from Canberra and delivered to sydney airport. When my friend came with the card they don't have any car available and they arranged from domestic airport after wasting another 1 hour. So totally I have wasted a lot of time and money. I don't understand that if I have my licence with me, then what is the meaning of physical card and I told them i will pay through tap on by using the same account. And If physical card is that much important then why they allow to book through website? In some case I think they should also have to understand. They can transfer the car on my friends name but for some extra money they didn't. I will never use this services again.
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Harry Dorothy
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Excellent service
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Elva Nathaniei
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Very satisfied.
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Nelson Jerry
Sydney
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Guides hidden charges with additional fees and miscellaneous expenses.
The rental company precharges for tolls, management fees, and other expenses. If you book a car for 18:00, you must pick it up after 18:00; otherwise, they will charge a penalty for early pickup.
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Frank Milton
Sydney
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Highly satisfied
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Willie Haggai
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Not bad.
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Lambert Southey
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Very convenient
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Lydia Scott
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Quick and convenient, will use again.
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S.Gazilas
Sydney
5 /10 Average
Reviewed: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Car was poor in cleanliness and rough on the outside. This car needed a panel beater to fix the outside appearance.
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Liz Louise
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, April 3, 2025
The store is easy to find and offers good service.
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Eunice Hodge
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Very satisfied
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Judith Gracie
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, April 3, 2025
The process for picking up and returning the car is very convenient and fast, similar to the procedure in China.
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Marsh Carey
Sydney
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, April 3, 2025
The car pickup process was very fast. After submitting the required documents, I immediately got the car upon taking the shuttle bus.
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