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Thrifty, Preston Car hire

Thrifty

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Thrifty - Preston Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

234-242 HIGH ST,PRESTON,VI,3072,AU

Telephone

+61136139

Pick-up Instructions

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Drop-off Instructions

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Opening Hours

Days of WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Opening hours
CLOSED
07:30 -17:00
07:30 -17:00
07:30 -17:00
07:30 -17:00
07:30 -17:00
08:00 -12:00

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 - 25 years old with charge of AUD 25 - 39.27253 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

To be updated

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 Renault Captur,Toyota Auris Hybrid,Skoda Fabia,Kia Niro,Hyundai Kona,Jeep Renegade,Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,Cubic Metre Van,Fiat Talento,Toyota Proace 6m3,Toyota-wi̇sh-automatic-petrol,Special,Audi Q3,Audi Rs3 Sportback,Ford Fiesta,Suzuki Dzire,Renault Clio,Citroen C3,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Bmw 3 Series,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Volvo Xc60,Toyota Hilux Dc-4wd,Volvo Xc60,Ldv Delivery 9,Van W Lift,Iveco Daily 12mâ³,Toyota Lc70,Z4 2wd Dual Cab Diesel Tray,Ford Ranger,Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,Volkswagen Multivan,Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,Kia Carnival,Romeo Stelvio Winter,Mazda Cx90 3.3 Suv-4wd,Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,Cubic Metre Curtainsider,4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,Mercedes Benz Vito,Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 5500 for Nissan Versa,

AUD 5500 for Renault Captur,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Auris Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Skoda Fabia,

AUD 5500 for Kia Niro,

AUD 5500 for Hyundai Kona,

AUD 6001 for Jeep Renegade,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for Fiat Talento,

AUD for Toyota Proace 6m3,

AUD for Toyota-wi̇sh-automatic-petrol,

AUD 5500 for Special,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q3,

AUD 7900 for Audi Rs3 Sportback,

AUD for Ford Fiesta,

AUD for Suzuki Dzire,

AUD for Renault Clio,

AUD 5500 for Citroen C3,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for BMW 3 Series,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Volvo Xc60,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Hilux Dc-4wd,

AUD for Volvo Xc60,

AUD for Ldv Delivery 9,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD for Iveco Daily 12mâ³,

AUD for Toyota Lc70,

AUD 6001 for Z4 2wd Dual Cab Diesel Tray,

AUD 6001 for Ford Ranger,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,

AUD for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,

AUD 7900 for Ford Mustang Gt,

AUD 5500 for Volkswagen Multivan,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for Mazda Cx90 3.3 Suv-4wd,

AUD for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes Benz Vito,

AUD 5500 for Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Branded Renault Clio V Aut.,

AUD 5500 for Skoda Octavia,

AUD 5500 for Toyota C-HR,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Cross,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

AUD for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Bz4x,

AUD 5500 for Honda Hr-v,

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 Nissan Sentra,

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 Hiace 12 Seats,

AUD 5500 for Subaru Outback Wagon,

AUD 6001 for Es 250 Ex,

AUD for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,

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

AUD 5500 for Toyota Prius 4 Door Hatchback,

AUD 5500 for Mercedes-benz B-class Aut,

AUD for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD for Renault Trafic 8mâ³,

AUD for Ford Transit 350l,

AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD for Hyundai Staria,

AUD for V60 Cc,

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 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 Tray Dual Cab-diesel--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab Tray-4wd,

AUD 7000 for 25 Seat Bus-diesel,

AUD for Special,

AUD 6001 for 12 Seat Bus,

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 Renault Captur,Toyota Auris Hybrid,Skoda Fabia,Kia Niro,Hyundai Kona,Jeep Renegade,Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,Cubic Metre Van,Fiat Talento,Toyota Proace 6m3,Toyota-wi̇sh-automatic-petrol,Special,Audi Q3,Audi Rs3 Sportback,Ford Fiesta,Suzuki Dzire,Renault Clio,Citroen C3,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Bmw 3 Series,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Volvo Xc60,Toyota Hilux Dc-4wd,Volvo Xc60,Ldv Delivery 9,Van W Lift,Iveco Daily 12mâ³,Toyota Lc70,Z4 2wd Dual Cab Diesel Tray,Ford Ranger,Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,Volkswagen Multivan,Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,Kia Carnival,Romeo Stelvio Winter,Mazda Cx90 3.3 Suv-4wd,Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,Cubic Metre Curtainsider,4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,Mercedes Benz Vito,Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD for Nissan Versa,

AUD 5500 for Renault Captur,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Auris Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Skoda Fabia,

AUD 5500 for Kia Niro,

AUD 5500 for Hyundai Kona,

AUD 6001 for Jeep Renegade,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for Fiat Talento,

AUD for Toyota Proace 6m3,

AUD for Toyota-wi̇sh-automatic-petrol,

AUD 5500 for Special,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q3,

AUD 7900 for Audi Rs3 Sportback,

AUD for Ford Fiesta,

AUD for Suzuki Dzire,

AUD for Renault Clio,

AUD 5500 for Citroen C3,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for BMW 3 Series,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Volvo Xc60,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Hilux Dc-4wd,

AUD for Volvo Xc60,

AUD for Ldv Delivery 9,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD for Iveco Daily 12mâ³,

AUD for Toyota Lc70,

AUD 6001 for Z4 2wd Dual Cab Diesel Tray,

AUD 6001 for Ford Ranger,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,

AUD for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,

AUD 7900 for Ford Mustang Gt,

AUD 5500 for Volkswagen Multivan,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for Mazda Cx90 3.3 Suv-4wd,

AUD for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes Benz Vito,

AUD 5500 for Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Branded Renault Clio V Aut.,

AUD 5500 for Skoda Octavia,

AUD 5500 for Toyota C-HR,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Cross,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

AUD for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Bz4x,

AUD 5500 for Honda Hr-v,

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 Nissan Sentra,

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 Hiace 12 Seats,

AUD 5500 for Subaru Outback Wagon,

AUD 6001 for Es 250 Ex,

AUD for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,

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

AUD 5500 for Toyota Prius 4 Door Hatchback,

AUD 5500 for Mercedes-benz B-class Aut,

AUD for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD for Renault Trafic 8mâ³,

AUD for Ford Transit 350l,

AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD for Hyundai Staria,

AUD for V60 Cc,

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 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 Tray Dual Cab-diesel--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab Tray-4wd,

AUD 7000 for 25 Seat Bus-diesel,

AUD for Special,

AUD 6001 for 12 Seat Bus,

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 Renault Captur,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Auris Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Skoda Fabia,

AUD 5500 for Kia Niro,

AUD 5500 for Hyundai Kona,

AUD 6001 for Jeep Renegade,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for Fiat Talento,

AUD for Toyota Proace 6m3,

AUD for Toyota-wi̇sh-automatic-petrol,

AUD 5500 for Special,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q3,

AUD 7900 for Audi Rs3 Sportback,

AUD for Ford Fiesta,

AUD for Suzuki Dzire,

AUD for Renault Clio,

AUD 5500 for Citroen C3,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for BMW 3 Series,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Volvo Xc60,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Hilux Dc-4wd,

AUD for Volvo Xc60,

AUD for Ldv Delivery 9,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD for Iveco Daily 12mâ³,

AUD for Toyota Lc70,

AUD 6001 for Z4 2wd Dual Cab Diesel Tray,

AUD 6001 for Ford Ranger,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,

AUD for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,

AUD 7900 for Ford Mustang Gt,

AUD 5500 for Volkswagen Multivan,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for Mazda Cx90 3.3 Suv-4wd,

AUD for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes Benz Vito,

AUD 5500 for Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Branded Renault Clio V Aut.,

AUD 5500 for Skoda Octavia,

AUD 5500 for Toyota C-HR,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Cross,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

AUD for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Bz4x,

AUD 5500 for Honda Hr-v,

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 Nissan Sentra,

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 Hiace 12 Seats,

AUD 5500 for Subaru Outback Wagon,

AUD 6001 for Es 250 Ex,

AUD for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,

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

AUD 5500 for Toyota Prius 4 Door Hatchback,

AUD 5500 for Mercedes-benz B-class Aut,

AUD for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD for Renault Trafic 8mâ³,

AUD for Ford Transit 350l,

AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD for Hyundai Staria,

AUD for V60 Cc,

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 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 Tray Dual Cab-diesel--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab Tray-4wd,

AUD 7000 for 25 Seat Bus-diesel,

AUD for Special,

AUD 6001 for 12 Seat Bus,

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

8.7 km from Melbourne City Heliport

9.6 km from Essendon Airport

16.5 km from Melbourne Airport

Railway Stations

8.1 km from Parliament Train Station

8.6 km from Flagstaff Train Station

8.8 km from Flinders Street Station

Hotels

5.8 km from Roomerang at Aquila Fitzroy

5.9 km from Inspired Designer Carlton North Terrace - Rejuvenate Stays

5.9 km from Vibe Hotel Carlton Melbourne

Other Landmarks

8.8 km from Federation Square

10.5 km from Liberty Church

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Where is the Car hire Store Location?

234-242 HIGH ST,PRESTON,VI,3072,AU

What is the Telephone Number?

+61136139

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 - 25 years old with charge of AUD 25 - 39.27253 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 + 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

To be updated

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

  • Airports

    8.7 km from Melbourne City Heliport

    9.6 km from Essendon Airport

    16.5 km from Melbourne Airport

  • Railway Stations

    8.1 km from Parliament Train Station

    8.6 km from Flagstaff Train Station

    8.8 km from Flinders Street Station

  • Hotels

    5.8 km from Roomerang at Aquila Fitzroy

    5.9 km from Inspired Designer Carlton North Terrace - Rejuvenate Stays

    5.9 km from Vibe Hotel Carlton Melbourne

  • Other Landmarks

    8.8 km from Federation Square

    10.5 km from Liberty Church

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