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Thrifty, Queenstown Car hire

Thrifty 800+ ratings, 7 reviews

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

9.2 / 10 Excellent

Thrifty - Queenstown Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

1-7 EARL ST, ST PETERS CLOSE,QUEENSTOWN,9003,NZ

Telephone

+64800737070

Pick-up Instructions

Located at the intersection of Kilmore Street and Manchester Street. The entrance to the office is located on the Manchester Street side of the building. With the entrance/exit of the precinct carpark located on the Kilmore Street side.

Drop-off Instructions

Please park your rental car in any of the appropriate bays inside the precinct and hand your keys to a member of staff. When returning your rental vehicle please ensure it is refuelled unless you have se1ected a pre purchase fuel option. If you do not refuel before return and have not pre purchased fuel, refuelling will be charged at the price stated on your rental agreement.

Opening Hours

Days of WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Opening hours
09:00 -17:00
09:00 -17:00
09:00 -17:00
09:00 -17:00
09:00 -17:00
09:00 -17:00
09:00 -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 ModelsDeposit Amount(approx.)Business Days Required for Refund

Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others.

Pack up ^
USD300-500030-60

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 Toyota C-hr Or Similar,Nissan March,Kia Niro,Nissan Qashqai,Cubic Metre Van,Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,Opel Corsa Automatic Or Similar,Mystery Vehicle,Bmw 3 Series,Kia Forte,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,T2 Ford Expedition-4wd,M5 Ford Mustang Gt,Ford Galaxy,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Fiat Pulse Audace,Vauxhall Grandland X,Kia Sportage,Q5 Jeep Compass-4wd,Cubic Metre Van,Ford Everest-4wd,Ford Ranger-4wd,Hiace 12 Seats,Polestar 2,Special,

NZD 5500 for Toyota C-hr Or Similar,

NZD 5500 for Nissan March,

NZD 5500 for Kia Niro,

NZD 5900 for Nissan Qashqai,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

NZD 5500 for Opel Corsa Automatic Or Similar,

NZD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

NZD for Kia Forte,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for T2 Ford Expedition-4wd,

NZD 7200 for M5 Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Ford Galaxy,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Fiat Pulse Audace,

NZD 5500 for Vauxhall Grandland X,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 5500 for Q5 Jeep Compass-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Ford Everest-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Hiace 12 Seats,

NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,

NZD for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,

NZD 5900 for ,

NZD 6900 for ,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD for Toyota C-hr Or Similar,Nissan March,Kia Niro,Nissan Qashqai,Cubic Metre Van,Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,Opel Corsa Automatic Or Similar,Mystery Vehicle,Bmw 3 Series,Kia Forte,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,T2 Ford Expedition-4wd,M5 Ford Mustang Gt,Ford Galaxy,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Fiat Pulse Audace,Vauxhall Grandland X,Kia Sportage,Q5 Jeep Compass-4wd,Cubic Metre Van,Ford Everest-4wd,Ford Ranger-4wd,Hiace 12 Seats,Polestar 2,Special,

NZD for Toyota C-hr Or Similar,

NZD for Nissan March,

NZD for Kia Niro,

NZD for Nissan Qashqai,

NZD for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

NZD for Opel Corsa Automatic Or Similar,

NZD for Bmw 3 Series,

NZD for Kia Forte,

NZD for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD for T2 Ford Expedition-4wd,

NZD for M5 Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD for Ford Galaxy,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Fiat Pulse Audace,

NZD for Vauxhall Grandland X,

NZD for Kia Sportage,

NZD for Q5 Jeep Compass-4wd,

NZD for Ford Everest-4wd,

NZD for Ford Ranger-4wd,

NZD for Hiace 12 Seats,

NZD for Polestar 2,

NZD for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,

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 C-hr Or Similar,

NZD 5500 for Nissan March,

NZD 5500 for Kia Niro,

NZD 5900 for Nissan Qashqai,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

NZD 5500 for Opel Corsa Automatic Or Similar,

NZD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

NZD for Kia Forte,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for T2 Ford Expedition-4wd,

NZD 7200 for M5 Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Ford Galaxy,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Fiat Pulse Audace,

NZD 5500 for Vauxhall Grandland X,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 5500 for Q5 Jeep Compass-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Ford Everest-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Hiace 12 Seats,

NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,

NZD for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

6.2 km from Queenstown Airport

Hotels

0.2 km from Scenic Suites Queenstown

0.7 km from Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

0.7 km from Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery Collection

Other Landmarks

1.4 km from Shotover River

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coordinates: -45.032812 168.662624

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Guest Reviews

Total points： 9.2 / 10 Excellent

  • Vehicle condition: 0.8
  • Vehicle cleanliness: 0.0
  • Spaciousness: 0.0
  • Counter staff: 0.5
  • Pick-up location: 0.0
  • Drop-off location: 0.0
  • Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
  • Drop-off time: 10-30 mins

  • Rodney Elsie

    Queenstown

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Monday, February 16, 2026

    The process is straightforward.
    Read More >

  • Parker O'Connor

    Queenstown

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Monday, February 16, 2026

    Very satisfied. The staff at the rental office were very friendly when we picked up the car. Although our English was not good, they patiently explained all the necessary details. After completing the procedures, a staff member even led us to the car.
    Read More >

  • I.Nathaniel

    Queenstown

    5 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Monday, February 16, 2026

    Staff slow
    Read More >

  • Phoenix Barnard

    Queenstown

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Monday, February 16, 2026

    Overall satisfied.
    Read More >

  • Anna Zechariah

    Queenstown

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Monday, February 16, 2026

    Satisfied
    Read More >

  • Irma Houston

    Queenstown

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Monday, February 16, 2026

    Excellent service experience and high efficiency.
    Read More >

  • Judith Gracie

    Queenstown

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Monday, February 16, 2026

    Pickup and return are quick and convenient, with thorough, attentive, and friendly service. There are no upsells or hidden charges.
    Read More >

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Where is the Car hire Store Location?

1-7 EARL ST, ST PETERS CLOSE,QUEENSTOWN,9003,NZ

What is the Telephone Number?

+64800737070

How to Return The Rental Car, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return Instructions?

Please park your rental car in any of the appropriate bays inside the precinct and hand your keys to a member of staff. When returning your rental vehicle please ensure it is refuelled unless you have se1ected a pre purchase fuel option. If you do not refuel before return and have not pre purchased fuel, refuelling will be charged at the price stated on your rental agreement.

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

    6.2 km from Queenstown Airport

  • Hotels

    0.2 km from Scenic Suites Queenstown

    0.7 km from Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

    0.7 km from Hotel St Moritz, Queenstown - MGallery Collection

  • Other Landmarks

    1.4 km from Shotover River

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