Thrifty, Wellington Car hire

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

Thrifty - Wellington Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

38-44 HANIA ST,WELLINGTON,6011,NZ

Telephone

+64800737070

Pick-up Instructions

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Drop-off Instructions

Return instruction is being collected.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	08:00 -17:00	07:30 -17:00	07:30 -17:00	07:30 -17:00	07:30 -17:00	07:30 -17:00	08:00 -17:00

Deposit policy

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

To be updated

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 Hyundai Ioniq,Volkswagen Golf,Mg Zs,Hyundai Kona,Cubic Metre Van,Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,Hyundai I20,Special,Toyota Camry Hybrid-hybrid,Mercedes C Class,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Volvo Xc60,Ford Mustang Gt,Renault Espace,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Škoda Octavia Aut,Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,Bmw X1,Kia Sportage,Cubic Metre Van,Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,Ford Ranger Wildtrak-4wd,Hiace 12 Seats,Polestar 2,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

NZD 5500 for Hyundai Ioniq,

NZD 5500 for Volkswagen Golf,

NZD 5500 for MG ZS,

NZD 5900 for Hyundai Kona,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

NZD 5500 for Hyundai i20,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid-hybrid,

NZD for Mercedes C Class,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Volvo Xc60,

NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Renault Espace,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Škoda Octavia Aut,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Bmw X1,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

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

NZD 6001 for Ford Ranger Wildtrak-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Hiace 12 Seats,

NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,

NZD for Special,

NZD 5900 for ,

NZD 6900 for ,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD for Hyundai Ioniq,

NZD for Volkswagen Golf,

NZD for MG ZS,

NZD for Hyundai Kona,

NZD for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

NZD for Hyundai i20,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid-hybrid,

NZD for Mercedes C Class,

NZD for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD for Volvo Xc60,

NZD for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD for Renault Espace,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Škoda Octavia Aut,

NZD for Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,

NZD for Bmw X1,

NZD for Kia Sportage,

NZD for Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,

NZD for Ford Ranger Wildtrak-4wd,

NZD for Hiace 12 Seats,

NZD for Polestar 2,

NZD for Special,

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 Hyundai Ioniq,

NZD 5500 for Volkswagen Golf,

NZD 5500 for MG ZS,

NZD 5900 for Hyundai Kona,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

NZD 5500 for Hyundai i20,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid-hybrid,

NZD for Mercedes C Class,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Volvo Xc60,

NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Renault Espace,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Škoda Octavia Aut,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Bmw X1,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

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

NZD 6001 for Ford Ranger Wildtrak-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Hiace 12 Seats,

NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,

NZD for Special,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

3.8 km from Wellington Airport

Railway Stations

2.2 km from Wellington Railway Station

7.7 km from Raroa Station

8.7 km from Johnsonville Station

Hotels

1.3 km from Boulcott Suites

Other Landmarks

1.2 km from Civic Square

2.4 km from Parliament Buildings

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location

coordinates: -41.299425 174.781967

Guest Reviews

Total points： 8.0 / 10 Very good

Vehicle condition: 0.0
Vehicle cleanliness: 0.0
Spaciousness: 0.0
Counter staff: 0.0
Pick-up location: 0.0
Drop-off location: 0.0
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 10-30 mins

Ternence Theresa
Wellington
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Friday, May 1, 2026
The service was average. During the return process, there was no one to provide guidance, which made me feel a bit helpless. The staff had a cold attitude and left after receiving the keys.
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Where is the Car hire Store Location?

38-44 HANIA ST,WELLINGTON,6011,NZ

What is the Telephone Number?

+64800737070

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car hire Store?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

What are the Driver Age Requirements for this Car hire Store?

21 - 99 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of NZD 17.5 per day approximately.

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car hire Store?

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

To be updated

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

Airports
3.8 km from Wellington Airport
Railway Stations
2.2 km from Wellington Railway Station
7.7 km from Raroa Station
8.7 km from Johnsonville Station
Hotels
1.3 km from Boulcott Suites
Other Landmarks
1.2 km from Civic Square
2.4 km from Parliament Buildings

Thrifty, Wellington Car hire

Thrifty - Wellington Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

Telephone

Pick-up Instructions

Drop-off Instructions

Opening Hours

Deposit policy

Accepted Cards

E-voucher

Age requirements

Driver's License Requirements

Additional Extras

Cross Border

Cross Islands

Conditional:

Excess

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

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Where is the Car hire Store Location?

What is the Telephone Number?

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car hire Store?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

What are the Driver Age Requirements for this Car hire Store?

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car hire Store?

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

For local renters, you need to bring:

Additional Extras

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

Airports

Railway Stations

Hotels

Other Landmarks