Thrifty, CHRISTCHURCH 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 - CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

Christchurch Airport Christchurch Airport Airport Desk

Telephone

+6433531940

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT car hire location is in terminal

You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT car hire.

The car rental counter is located on the first floor of the airport Please walk to the store following the "Car Rental" sign.

Drop-off Instructions

Usually, you can see the sign of "Car Return" alongside the road as you drive back to the parking lot. Follow the instructions and drive your car to designated parking lot and drop off your car.Then, you can walk back to airport.

Opening Hours

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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 with the original IDP at the counter.

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

Conditional:

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 Yaris Cross Hybrid,Volkswagen T Cross,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Toyota C-hr,Toyota Hiace,Renault Trafic,Toyota Yaris,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Rav 4 Hybrid,Ds Ds7 Crossback,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Skoda Kodiaq,Ford Mustang Gt,Renault Espace,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Peugeot 508,Toyota C-hr,Renault Symbioz,Kia Sportage,Cubic Metre Van,Toyota Prado,Ford Ranger-4wd,Hyundai Staria Automatic O Similar,Polestar 2,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Volkswagen T Cross,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Toyota C-hr,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Hiace,

NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Yaris,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Rav 4 Hybrid,

NZD for Ds Ds7 Crossback,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Skoda Kodiaq,

NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Renault Espace,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Peugeot 508,

NZD 5500 for Toyota C-hr,

NZD 5500 for Renault Symbioz,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Prado,

NZD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Hyundai Staria Automatic O Similar,

NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,

NZD for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD for Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,

NZD for Volkswagen T Cross,

NZD for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD for Toyota C-hr,

NZD for Toyota Hiace,

NZD for Renault Trafic,

NZD for Toyota Yaris,

NZD for Toyota Rav 4 Hybrid,

NZD for Ds Ds7 Crossback,

NZD for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD for Skoda Kodiaq,

NZD for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD for Renault Espace,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Peugeot 508,

NZD for Renault Symbioz,

NZD for Kia Sportage,

NZD for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD for Toyota Prado,

NZD for Ford Ranger-4wd,

NZD for Hyundai Staria Automatic O Similar,

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 Yaris Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Volkswagen T Cross,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Toyota C-hr,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Hiace,

NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Yaris,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Rav 4 Hybrid,

NZD for Ds Ds7 Crossback,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Skoda Kodiaq,

NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Renault Espace,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Peugeot 508,

NZD 5500 for Toyota C-hr,

NZD 5500 for Renault Symbioz,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Prado,

NZD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Hyundai Staria Automatic O Similar,

NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,

NZD for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

9673.6 km from CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT

Hotels

9668.2 km from The Meadows Villa

9671.9 km from North South Holiday Park

9674 km from Sudima Christchurch Airport

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location

coordinates: 43.486227 172.53687

Location Images

Thrifty-Christchurch Airport-46176-store

The Rental Desk

Guest Reviews

Total points： 10.0 / 10 Excellent

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Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
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Erin Cissie
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, April 10, 2025
Very convenient! The car is very new.
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Alva Arabella
Christchurch
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, April 10, 2025
It's rare to find a 12-seater van, but I managed to rent one in Sydney; however, its condition was not good. The vehicle from this company was in great condition, almost new, very comfortable to drive, and the price was fair with no hidden charges. The staff were friendly, and returning the car was easy and convenient. For anyone renting a car, vehicle condition, cost-effectiveness, and ease of picking up and returning the car are crucial factors for a self-drive tour. Therefore, I highly recommend this company!
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