Thrifty, Queenstown Airport Car hire

Thrifty - Queenstown Airport Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

AIRPORT AVE, FRANKTON,QUEENSTOWN,9371,NZ

Telephone

+64800737070 / +6434422915

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - Queenstown Airport car hire location is in terminal

You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - Queenstown Airport car hire.

Car rental company counters in the vicinity of the airport hall after picking up the baggage, and you can find the Sixt logo easily.

Drop-off Instructions

Please return to Rental Car Park at the airport, you will see "Rental Car Return" sign at the entrance. Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/M54PnTBCv2E2ZqdP6

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	07:30 -21:30	07:30 -21:30	07:30 -21:30	07:30 -21:30	07:30 -21:30	07:30 -21:30	07:30 -21:30

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 - 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

Extras Prices

Additional driver

Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.

NZD 5.5/day

GPS rental

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

NZD 12.6/day

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

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

NZD 14.95/day

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,Volkswagen Golf,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Suzuki Vitara,Cubic Metre Van,Renault Trafic,Vauxhall Corsa,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Bmw 3er,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Volvo Xc60,Ford Mustang Gt,Seat Alhambra,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Ford Mondeo,Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid,Ford Kuga,Kia Sportage,Cubic Metre Van,Volvo Xc60,U Ford Ranger-4wd,Mercedes Classe V,Polestar 2,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Auris Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Volkswagen Golf,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Suzuki Vitara,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic,

NZD 5500 for Vauxhall Corsa,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Bmw 3er,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Volvo Xc60,

NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Seat Alhambra,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Ford Mondeo,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Ford Kuga,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for U Ford Ranger-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Mercedes Classe V,

NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,

NZD for Mystery Car,

NZD 5900 for ,

NZD 6900 for ,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD for Toyota Auris Hybrid,

NZD for Volkswagen Golf,

NZD for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD for Suzuki Vitara,

NZD for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD for Renault Trafic,

NZD for Vauxhall Corsa,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Bmw 3er,

NZD for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD for Volvo Xc60,

NZD for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD for Seat Alhambra,

NZD for Ford Mondeo,

NZD for Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid,

NZD for Ford Kuga,

NZD for Kia Sportage,

NZD for U Ford Ranger-4wd,

NZD for Mercedes Classe V,

NZD for Polestar 2,

NZD for Mystery Car,

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 Auris Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Volkswagen Golf,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Suzuki Vitara,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic,

NZD 5500 for Vauxhall Corsa,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Bmw 3er,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Volvo Xc60,

NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Seat Alhambra,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Ford Mondeo,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Ford Kuga,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for U Ford Ranger-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Mercedes Classe V,

NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,

NZD for Mystery Car,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.1 km from Queenstown Airport

Hotels

1.2 km from DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown

4.2 km from Oaks Shores

5 km from Oaks Club Resort

Other Landmarks

6 km from Shotover River

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location

coordinates: -45.022037 168.7391

Location Images

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The Sign

The Rental Desk

Guest Reviews

Total points： 9.0 / 10 Excellent

Vehicle condition: 0.7
Vehicle cleanliness: 0.0
Spaciousness: 0.0
Counter staff: 0.6
Pick-up location: 0.0
Drop-off location: 0.0
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Spring Willard
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Very satisfied
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Uriah More
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Very easy to find, right next to the arrival exit, no need to queue.
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Alfred Tout
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Added an additional driver for $27 for 10 days, very affordable.
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Renata Tate
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The service was acceptable.
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Ford Middleton
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Very satisfied! Easy pick-up and drop-off, and the vehicle was in great condition.
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Penny DuBois
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Very satisfied
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Boris Robert
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Very good
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Yves DeQuincey
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The overall process was simple, the staff at the pickup location provided clear directions, and we got an upgraded hybrid car which was very stable to drive.
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Kyle Amelia
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Very good. The staff were also very patient.
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Beau Bentham
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Overall okay
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Jill Morrison
Queenstown
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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P.Hoseason-Smith
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Very disappointed that Tesla not available! The excuse Hertz gave is arbitrarily wrong. Should take Tesla off the orders if they have sold them all. Highly recommend the polestar, if a Tesla is not available. Prefer a Tesla
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Anonymous
Queenstown
7 /10 Good
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
good
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Meredith Juliana
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Quick pickup and drop-off process.
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Michael Marner
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Quick car pickup
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Anna Jim
Queenstown
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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Tom Cotton
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Overall service was quite satisfactory. However, since it's an electronic contract, make sure to read the terms carefully and ask questions if needed before signing. Once signed, it will be sent to your email.
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Evangeline Den(n)is
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The overall service was excellent.
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Valentina Bethune
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Great
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Lambert Jennings
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Smooth experience
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Burton Dewar
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
For actual service, just go with Hertz. In Queenstown, renting a car requires queuing for the paperwork, but both pickup and drop-off are relatively convenient when using Hertz directly.
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Antony Delia
Queenstown
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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Noel Ackerman(n)
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The service was good, pick-up and return were convenient, and the deposit refund was quick with no unnecessary fuss. A very positive car rental experience. Although the car wasn't a Rav4, it was of the same class, and quite good.
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Penny DuBois
Queenstown
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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Michelle Vincent
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Satisfied
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