Thrifty, Brisbane Airport Car hire

Address
Pick-up
Drop-off
Opening Hours
Deposit
Accepted Cards
E-voucher
Age requirements
Driver's License Requirements
Additional Extras
Cross Border
Cross Islands
Distances to Landmarks

Thrifty - Brisbane Airport Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

Brisbane Airport Terminal Building

Telephone

+61730008600

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - Brisbane Airport car hire location is in terminal

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

The car rental counter is located in the arrival hall. Please walk to the store following the "Car Rental" sign

Drop-off Instructions

The “Rental Car Return” sign can usually be seen next to the road near the store's parking lot. Follow the instructions to drive the vehicle to the corresponding parking lot for returning the car, then walk back to the airport.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	05:00 -23:59	05:00 -23:59	05:00 -23:59	05:00 -23:59	05:00 -23:59	05:00 -23:59	05:00 -23:59

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 - 41.38013 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 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

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, Kangaroo Island

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 Toyota Prado,

AUD for Fiat Tipo,Hyundai Ioniq,Chevrolet Aveo,Toyota Chr Hybrid,Chevrolet Tracker,Kia Stonic,Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,Cubic Metre Van,Fiat Talento,Renault Master 10m3,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Special,Mini Countryman,Audi Rs3 Sportback,Lancia Ypsilon Automatic 2026 Registered,Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo,Ford Fiesta,Mg 3,Mystery Vehicle,Bmw 3 Series,Alfa Romeo Giulia,Peugeot 3008,Mercedes Glc,Toyota Fortuner-4wd,Toyota Prado,Ldv Delivery 9,Van W Lift,Iveco Daily 12mâ³,Toyota Lc70,Cab Tray-diesel,Tray Ute,Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,Ford Galaxy,Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,Kia Carnival,Jeep Compass 13 Vw Taos 14 Hyundai Creta 10 Tb,Land Rover Defender,Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,Cubic Metre Curtainsider,4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,Opel Zafira 7pax Van,Audi A5 Sportback,

AUD 5500 for Chevrolet Lacetti,

AUD 5500 for Fiat Tipo,

AUD 5500 for Hyundai Ioniq,

AUD 5500 for Chevrolet Aveo,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Chr Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Chevrolet Tracker,

AUD 6001 for Kia Stonic,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for Fiat Talento,

AUD for Renault Master 10m3,

AUD for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 5500 for Special,

AUD 6001 for Mini Countryman,

AUD 7900 for Audi Rs3 Sportback,

AUD for Lancia Ypsilon Automatic 2026 Registered,

AUD for Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo,

AUD for Ford Fiesta,

AUD 5500 for Mg 3,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

AUD 5500 for Alfa Romeo Giulia,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 3008,

AUD 5500 for Mercedes Glc,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Fortuner-4wd,

AUD for Toyota Prado,

AUD for Ldv Delivery 9,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD for Iveco Daily 12mâ³,

AUD for Toyota Lc70,

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 M5 Ford Mustang,

AUD 5500 for Ford Galaxy,

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 Opel Zafira 7pax Van,

AUD 5500 for Audi A5 Sportback,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Skoda Octavia,

AUD 5500 for Vauxhall Grandland X,

AUD 5500 for Hyundai Tucson,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

AUD for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Iveco Daily,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Bz4x,

AUD 5500 for Geely Coolray,

AUD 6001 for V5 Audi Q5 Inc. Gps-4wd,

AUD 7900 for U5 Audi Sq5 Inc. Gps-4wd,

AUD for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD for Fiat Fiorino,

AUD for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for 25 Seat Bus,

AUD for Toyota Camry Elite,

AUD for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-4wd,

AUD for Man Tgl 12250,

AUD for Toyota Hilux,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Hiace,

AUD 5500 for Audi A6 Avant,

AUD 6001 for Audi A3 Or Bmw 2 Series Gran Coupe,

AUD for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,

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

AUD 5500 for Toyota Camry (hybrid),

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD for Renault Trafic 8mâ³,

AUD for Renault Trafic,

AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD for Volkswagen T6 Kombi,

AUD for Skoda Superb - Vw Passat - Skoda Octavia, Estate,,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for 22 Seat Bus,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for W Mine 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 Spin Adaptada Atendimento Exclusivo Pcd,

AUD for Citroen C4 Grand Picasso,

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,

AUD 5500 for Fiat Tipo,

AUD 5500 for Hyundai Ioniq,

AUD 5500 for Chevrolet Aveo,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Chr Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Chevrolet Tracker,

AUD 6001 for Kia Stonic,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for Fiat Talento,

AUD for Renault Master 10m3,

AUD for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 5500 for Special,

AUD 6001 for Mini Countryman,

AUD 7900 for Audi Rs3 Sportback,

AUD for Lancia Ypsilon Automatic 2026 Registered,

AUD for Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo,

AUD for Ford Fiesta,

AUD 5500 for Mg 3,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

AUD 5500 for Alfa Romeo Giulia,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 3008,

AUD 5500 for Mercedes Glc,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Fortuner-4wd,

AUD for Toyota Prado,

AUD for Ldv Delivery 9,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD for Iveco Daily 12mâ³,

AUD for Toyota Lc70,

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 M5 Ford Mustang,

AUD 5500 for Ford Galaxy,

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 Opel Zafira 7pax Van,

AUD 5500 for Audi A5 Sportback,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Skoda Octavia,

AUD 5500 for Vauxhall Grandland X,

AUD 5500 for Hyundai Tucson,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

AUD for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Iveco Daily,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Bz4x,

AUD 5500 for Geely Coolray,

AUD 6001 for V5 Audi Q5 Inc. Gps-4wd,

AUD 7900 for U5 Audi Sq5 Inc. Gps-4wd,

AUD for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD for Fiat Fiorino,

AUD for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for 25 Seat Bus,

AUD for Toyota Camry Elite,

AUD for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-4wd,

AUD for Man Tgl 12250,

AUD for Toyota Hilux,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Hiace,

AUD 5500 for Audi A6 Avant,

AUD 6001 for Audi A3 Or Bmw 2 Series Gran Coupe,

AUD for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,

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

AUD 5500 for Toyota Camry (hybrid),

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD for Renault Trafic 8mâ³,

AUD for Renault Trafic,

AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD for Volkswagen T6 Kombi,

AUD for Skoda Superb - Vw Passat - Skoda Octavia, Estate,,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for 22 Seat Bus,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for W Mine 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 Spin Adaptada Atendimento Exclusivo Pcd,

AUD for Citroen C4 Grand Picasso,

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 Fiat Tipo,

AUD 5500 for Hyundai Ioniq,

AUD 5500 for Chevrolet Aveo,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Chr Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Chevrolet Tracker,

AUD 6001 for Kia Stonic,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for Fiat Talento,

AUD for Renault Master 10m3,

AUD for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 5500 for Special,

AUD 6001 for Mini Countryman,

AUD 7900 for Audi Rs3 Sportback,

AUD for Lancia Ypsilon Automatic 2026 Registered,

AUD for Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo,

AUD for Ford Fiesta,

AUD 5500 for Mg 3,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

AUD 5500 for Alfa Romeo Giulia,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 3008,

AUD 5500 for Mercedes Glc,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Fortuner-4wd,

AUD for Toyota Prado,

AUD for Ldv Delivery 9,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD for Iveco Daily 12mâ³,

AUD for Toyota Lc70,

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 M5 Ford Mustang,

AUD 5500 for Ford Galaxy,

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 Opel Zafira 7pax Van,

AUD 5500 for Audi A5 Sportback,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Skoda Octavia,

AUD 5500 for Vauxhall Grandland X,

AUD 5500 for Hyundai Tucson,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

AUD for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Iveco Daily,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Bz4x,

AUD 5500 for Geely Coolray,

AUD 6001 for V5 Audi Q5 Inc. Gps-4wd,

AUD 7900 for U5 Audi Sq5 Inc. Gps-4wd,

AUD for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD for Fiat Fiorino,

AUD for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for 25 Seat Bus,

AUD for Toyota Camry Elite,

AUD for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Prado,

AUD for Man Tgl 12250,

AUD for Toyota Hilux,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Hiace,

AUD 5500 for Audi A6 Avant,

AUD 6001 for Audi A3 Or Bmw 2 Series Gran Coupe,

AUD for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,

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

AUD 5500 for Toyota Camry (hybrid),

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD for Renault Trafic 8mâ³,

AUD for Renault Trafic,

AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD for Volkswagen T6 Kombi,

AUD for Skoda Superb - Vw Passat - Skoda Octavia, Estate,,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for 22 Seat Bus,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for W Mine 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 Spin Adaptada Atendimento Exclusivo Pcd,

AUD for Citroen C4 Grand Picasso,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

1 km from Brisbane Airport

Railway Stations

2.2 km from International Terminal Railway Station

12.9 km from Central Station

Hotels

0.4 km from Pullman Brisbane Airport

0.4 km from ibis Brisbane Airport Hotel

4.8 km from Comfort Inn & Suites Northgate Airport

Other Landmarks

14.6 km from Sky Needle

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location

coordinates: -27.385401 153.120089

Location Images

Thrifty-Brisbane Airport-45989-dropoff_guide

Return Sign

Thrifty-Brisbane Airport-45989-telegraph

The Sign

The Rental Desk

Guest Reviews

Total points： 9.1 / 10 Excellent

Vehicle condition: 6.5
Vehicle cleanliness: 6.1
Spaciousness: 6.5
Counter staff: 5.8
Pick-up location: 6.5
Drop-off location: 6.5
Pick-up time: 0-10 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

Denise
Brisbane
9.7 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, January 9, 2026
Good value at short notice.
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L.Farry
Brisbane
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, January 9, 2026
Thrifty had really good service and a nice new car
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P.Lau
Brisbane
7.7 /10 Good
Reviewed: Friday, January 9, 2026
Nobody in the key drop-off counter when it was 23:10. But the service hour is written until midnight seen from the notice in counter.
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Paul Dennehy
Brisbane
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, January 9, 2026
Fantastic vehicle (wish I had one!) and Mim at the counter was lovely and very helpful
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N.Kumar
Brisbane
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, January 9, 2026
Thrifty!! you are one of the best rental companies that I regularly rent with. And as always, you never disappoint. This time too, the car was all set and ready for me and it took barely 5 minutes to get the car keys and move.
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A.Barakat
Brisbane
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, January 9, 2026
Easy pick up and drop off. Car was as described. Great service.
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J.Zwirko
Brisbane
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, January 9, 2026
Car had very good fuel economy, specious, clean, close to new condition. Staff very friendly and professional.
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Maafala Faamausili
Brisbane
9.7 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, January 9, 2026
The car exceeds our expectations, very clean and reliable, we enjoyed every minute of our family holiday because of a really cool and amazing ride, Thank you so much, very satisfied and definitely use your service again.
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T.Koh
Brisbane
8.3 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Friday, January 9, 2026
Excellent ride letdown by indifference.
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K.McLean
Brisbane
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, January 9, 2026
The service at pickup and drop off was excellent. The car superb.
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Randolph Titus
Brisbane
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Friday, January 9, 2026
No one was there when I arrived, the process went quickly.
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Willie Emmie
Brisbane
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, January 9, 2026
The staff at the parking lot were quite nice. There was a big guy with glasses who helped us with our luggage and placed it in the trunk. Since the trunk of the GLA was too small, we asked if we could switch cars. After some back and forth, we ended up sticking with the GLA and put another large suitcase in the front passenger seat. His attitude was very friendly and patient despite the hassle. Another staff member, wearing a yellow vest, helped us with the child seat we rented. He patiently demonstrated how to use it and, after realizing the buckle was not secure, put in a lot of effort to re-fasten it securely. We are very grateful to these two staff members! Please convey our thanks to QEEQ!
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Lena Saxton
Brisbane
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Friday, January 9, 2026
The staff at the drop-off point had a great attitude. The pick-up service was terrible.
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Booth Whittier
Brisbane
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Friday, January 9, 2026
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Marico Sheridan
Brisbane
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, January 9, 2026
When picking up the car, I realized the model was too small to fit all our luggage. The staff was very friendly and immediately found a GLC for me. The upgrade cost was only $10 per day, which was a great deal.
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