
Thrifty 1000+ ratings, 8 reviews
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
The Thrifty - Adelaide Airport car hire location is in terminal
You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - Adelaide Airport car hire.
The car rental desks are located on the ground level of the terminal adjacent to the baggage claim area.
| 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 |
| 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 - 25 years old with charge of AUD 25 - 38.2015975 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 + 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.
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
To be updated
To be updated
Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:
AUD 4000-5500 for other car models.
EUR 1540 for Toyota Prado,
AUD for Chevrolet Lacetti,Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,Opel Astra,Kia Niro,Jeep Compass,Ford Puma,Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,Toyota Hiace,Fiat Talento,Citroen Berlingo Cargo Van,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Special,Audi Q3,Audi Rs3 Sportback,Chevrolet Beat,Suzuki Dzire,Fiat Mobi,Volkswagen Polo Aut,Nissan Tiida,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Nissan Sentra,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Peugeot 3008,Toyota Fortuner-4wd,Volvo Xc60,Ldv Delivery 9,Van W Lift,Fiat Ducato,Toyota Lc70,Cab Tray-diesel,Tray Ute,Toyota Hilux 4x4--4wd,Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,Seat Alhambra,Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,Kia Carnival,Audi Q5 Automatico,Land Rover Defender,Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,Cubic Metre Curtainsider,4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,Ford Tourneo Titanium X,Hilux Sw4 Trailblazer,
AUD 5500 for Audi Au A3 Sportback,
AUD 5500 for Chevrolet Lacetti,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Opel Astra,
AUD 5500 for Kia Niro,
AUD 5500 for Jeep Compass,
AUD 6001 for Ford Puma,
AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Hiace,
AUD for Fiat Talento,
AUD for Citroen Berlingo Cargo Van,
AUD for Volkswagen Golf Gti,
AUD 5500 for Special,
AUD 6001 for Audi Q3,
AUD 7900 for Audi Rs3 Sportback,
AUD for Chevrolet Beat,
AUD for Suzuki Dzire,
AUD for Fiat Mobi,
AUD 5500 for Volkswagen Polo Aut,
AUD 5500 for Nissan Tiida,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Nissan Sentra,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Peugeot 3008,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Fortuner-4wd,
AUD for Volvo Xc60,
AUD for Ldv Delivery 9,
AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,
AUD for Fiat Ducato,
AUD for Toyota Lc70,
AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Tray Ute,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Hilux 4x4--4wd,
AUD for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,
AUD 7900 for Ford Mustang Gt,
AUD 5500 for Seat Alhambra,
AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,
AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,
AUD 6001 for Land Rover Defender,
AUD for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,
AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,
AUD 6001 for Ford Tourneo Titanium X,
AUD 5500 for Hilux Sw4 Trailblazer,
AUD 6001 for H5 Audi Q2,
AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,
AUD 5500 for Audi Q2,
AUD 5500 for Rav 4 Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Hyundai Tucson,
AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,
AUD for Tray With Gates-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Renault Master,
AUD 6001 for Fiat Toro,
AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute-4wd,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Bz4x,
AUD 5500 for Honda Civic,
AUD 6001 for Audi Q5 Inc,
AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc,
AUD for Cubic Meter Van,
AUD for Toyota Proace City,
AUD for Cubic Metre Van,
AUD for 25 Seat Bus,
AUD for Volkswagen Jetta Trendline Or Similar,
AUD for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-4wd,
AUD for Metre Truck Lift,
AUD for Toyota Hilux,
AUD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,
AUD 6001 for Mercedes Classe V,
AUD 5500 for Audi A6,
AUD 6001 for Es 250 Ex,
AUD for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,
AUD 6001 for Tesla Model Y,
AUD for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Prius 4 Door Hatchback,
AUD 5500 for Skoda Octavia,
AUD for Tray With Gate-diesel,
AUD for Ford Transit,
AUD for Ford Transit 350l,
AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,
AUD for Volkswagen Caddy,
AUD for Vw Arteon,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser--4wd,
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 Description Not Available-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 X6 Mine Equip 4t Tray Dual Cab,
AUD 6001 for Y2 Mine Equipped Dual Cab Tray-4wd,
AUD 7000 for 25 Seat Bus-diesel,
AUD for Special,
AUD 6001 for 12 Seat Bus,
AUD for Ford Transit Custom - 8 Seater,
AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,
AUD 5900 for ,
AUD 6900 for ,
AUD 7900 for ,
AUD 8800 for ,
Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:
AUD 4000-5500 for other car models.
EUR 1540 for Toyota Prado,
AUD for Chevrolet Lacetti,Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,Opel Astra,Kia Niro,Jeep Compass,Ford Puma,Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,Toyota Hiace,Fiat Talento,Citroen Berlingo Cargo Van,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Special,Audi Q3,Audi Rs3 Sportback,Chevrolet Beat,Suzuki Dzire,Fiat Mobi,Volkswagen Polo Aut,Nissan Tiida,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Nissan Sentra,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Peugeot 3008,Toyota Fortuner-4wd,Volvo Xc60,Ldv Delivery 9,Van W Lift,Fiat Ducato,Toyota Lc70,Cab Tray-diesel,Tray Ute,Toyota Hilux 4x4--4wd,Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,Seat Alhambra,Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,Kia Carnival,Audi Q5 Automatico,Land Rover Defender,Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,Cubic Metre Curtainsider,4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,Ford Tourneo Titanium X,Hilux Sw4 Trailblazer,
AUD for Audi Au A3 Sportback,
AUD 5500 for Chevrolet Lacetti,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Opel Astra,
AUD 5500 for Kia Niro,
AUD 5500 for Jeep Compass,
AUD 6001 for Ford Puma,
AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Hiace,
AUD for Fiat Talento,
AUD for Citroen Berlingo Cargo Van,
AUD for Volkswagen Golf Gti,
AUD 5500 for Special,
AUD 6001 for Audi Q3,
AUD 7900 for Audi Rs3 Sportback,
AUD for Chevrolet Beat,
AUD for Suzuki Dzire,
AUD for Fiat Mobi,
AUD 5500 for Volkswagen Polo Aut,
AUD 5500 for Nissan Tiida,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Nissan Sentra,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Peugeot 3008,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Fortuner-4wd,
AUD for Volvo Xc60,
AUD for Ldv Delivery 9,
AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,
AUD for Fiat Ducato,
AUD for Toyota Lc70,
AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Tray Ute,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Hilux 4x4--4wd,
AUD for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,
AUD 7900 for Ford Mustang Gt,
AUD 5500 for Seat Alhambra,
AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,
AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,
AUD 6001 for Land Rover Defender,
AUD for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,
AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,
AUD 6001 for Ford Tourneo Titanium X,
AUD 5500 for Hilux Sw4 Trailblazer,
AUD 6001 for H5 Audi Q2,
AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,
AUD 5500 for Audi Q2,
AUD 5500 for Rav 4 Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Hyundai Tucson,
AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,
AUD for Tray With Gates-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Renault Master,
AUD 6001 for Fiat Toro,
AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute-4wd,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Bz4x,
AUD 5500 for Honda Civic,
AUD 6001 for Audi Q5 Inc,
AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc,
AUD for Cubic Meter Van,
AUD for Toyota Proace City,
AUD for Cubic Metre Van,
AUD for 25 Seat Bus,
AUD for Volkswagen Jetta Trendline Or Similar,
AUD for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-4wd,
AUD for Metre Truck Lift,
AUD for Toyota Hilux,
AUD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,
AUD 6001 for Mercedes Classe V,
AUD 5500 for Audi A6,
AUD 6001 for Es 250 Ex,
AUD for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,
AUD 6001 for Tesla Model Y,
AUD for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Prius 4 Door Hatchback,
AUD 5500 for Skoda Octavia,
AUD for Tray With Gate-diesel,
AUD for Ford Transit,
AUD for Ford Transit 350l,
AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,
AUD for Volkswagen Caddy,
AUD for Vw Arteon,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser--4wd,
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 Description Not Available-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 X6 Mine Equip 4t Tray Dual Cab,
AUD 6001 for Y2 Mine Equipped Dual Cab Tray-4wd,
AUD 7000 for 25 Seat Bus-diesel,
AUD for Special,
AUD 6001 for 12 Seat Bus,
AUD for Ford Transit Custom - 8 Seater,
AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,
AUD 5900 for ,
AUD 6900 for ,
AUD 7900 for ,
Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:
AUD for other car models.
AUD 5500 for Chevrolet Lacetti,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Opel Astra,
AUD 5500 for Kia Niro,
AUD 5500 for Jeep Compass,
AUD 6001 for Ford Puma,
AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Hiace,
AUD for Fiat Talento,
AUD for Citroen Berlingo Cargo Van,
AUD for Volkswagen Golf Gti,
AUD 5500 for Special,
AUD 6001 for Audi Q3,
AUD 7900 for Audi Rs3 Sportback,
AUD for Chevrolet Beat,
AUD for Suzuki Dzire,
AUD for Fiat Mobi,
AUD 5500 for Volkswagen Polo Aut,
AUD 5500 for Nissan Tiida,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Nissan Sentra,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Peugeot 3008,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Fortuner-4wd,
AUD for Volvo Xc60,
AUD for Ldv Delivery 9,
AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,
AUD for Fiat Ducato,
AUD for Toyota Lc70,
AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Tray Ute,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Hilux 4x4--4wd,
AUD for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,
AUD 7900 for Ford Mustang Gt,
AUD 5500 for Seat Alhambra,
AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,
AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,
AUD 6001 for Land Rover Defender,
AUD for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,
AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,
AUD 6001 for Ford Tourneo Titanium X,
AUD 5500 for Hilux Sw4 Trailblazer,
AUD 6001 for H5 Audi Q2,
AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,
AUD 5500 for Audi Q2,
AUD 5500 for Rav 4 Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Hyundai Tucson,
AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,
AUD for Tray With Gates-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Renault Master,
AUD 6001 for Fiat Toro,
AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute-4wd,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Bz4x,
AUD 5500 for Honda Civic,
AUD 6001 for Audi Q5 Inc,
AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc,
AUD for Cubic Meter Van,
AUD for Toyota Proace City,
AUD for Cubic Metre Van,
AUD for 25 Seat Bus,
AUD for Volkswagen Jetta Trendline Or Similar,
AUD for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-4wd,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Prado,
AUD for Metre Truck Lift,
AUD for Toyota Hilux,
AUD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,
AUD 6001 for Mercedes Classe V,
AUD 5500 for Audi A6,
AUD 6001 for Es 250 Ex,
AUD for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,
AUD 6001 for Tesla Model Y,
AUD for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Prius 4 Door Hatchback,
AUD 5500 for Skoda Octavia,
AUD for Tray With Gate-diesel,
AUD for Ford Transit,
AUD for Ford Transit 350l,
AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,
AUD for Volkswagen Caddy,
AUD for Vw Arteon,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser--4wd,
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 Description Not Available-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 X6 Mine Equip 4t Tray Dual Cab,
AUD 6001 for Y2 Mine Equipped Dual Cab Tray-4wd,
AUD 7000 for 25 Seat Bus-diesel,
AUD for Special,
AUD 6001 for 12 Seat Bus,
AUD for Ford Transit Custom - 8 Seater,
AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,
Full to Full
Airports
0.9 km from Adelaide Airport
Railway Stations
5.7 km from Adelaide Railway Station
Hotels
3.6 km from City West Motel
3.9 km from The Mile End Hotel
4.6 km from Rydges Adelaide
Total points: 9.4 / 10 Excellent

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Adelaide
9.7 /10 Excellent
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S.Kennedy
Adelaide
9.7 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Victoria Hoyle
Adelaide
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Ogden Gard(i)ner
Adelaide
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Matthew Horatio
Adelaide
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Elijah Belloc
Adelaide
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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Adelaide
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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The Thrifty - Adelaide Airport car hire location is in terminal
You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - Adelaide Airport car hire.
The car rental desks are located on the ground level of the terminal adjacent to the baggage claim area.
21 - 99 years old
Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 25 years old with charge of AUD 25 - 38.2015975 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).
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.
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.
Full Driving License issued in Australia
To be updated
0.9 km from Adelaide Airport
5.7 km from Adelaide Railway Station
3.6 km from City West Motel
3.9 km from The Mile End Hotel
4.6 km from Rydges Adelaide