Thrifty, Christchurch Apt Car hire

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Address
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 Apt Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

30 DUREY RD , CHRISTCHUCH S.I.,New Zealand

Telephone

0800737070

Pick-up Instructions

Pickup instruction is being collected.

Drop-off Instructions

Return instruction is being collected.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	00:00 -01:00 07:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:00 07:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:00 07:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:00 07:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:00 07:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:00 07:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:00 07:00 -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 - 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 Hyundai Ioniq,Toyota C Hr,Toyota Ch-r Hybrid,Hyundai Bayon,Cubic Metre Van,Renault Trafic,Skoda Fabia,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Volvo Xc60 Hybride,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Skoda Kodiaq,Description Not Available,Kia Carnival,Toyota Corolla,Toyota C-hr,Ford Kuga,Kia Sportage,Cubic Metre Van,Mercedes Glc 4x4--4wd,Ford Ranger-4wd,Kia Carnival,Polestar 2,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

NZD 5500 for Hyundai Ioniq,

NZD 5500 for Toyota C Hr,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Ch-r Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Hyundai Bayon,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic,

NZD 5500 for Skoda Fabia,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Volvo Xc60 Hybride,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Skoda Kodiaq,

NZD 7200 for Description Not Available,

NZD 6001 for Kia Carnival,

NZD for Toyota Corolla,

NZD 5500 for Toyota C-HR,

NZD 5500 for Ford Kuga,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for Mercedes Glc 4x4--4wd,

NZD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,

NZD for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD for Hyundai Ioniq,

NZD for Toyota C Hr,

NZD for Toyota Ch-r Hybrid,

NZD for Hyundai Bayon,

NZD for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD for Renault Trafic,

NZD for Skoda Fabia,

NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Volvo Xc60 Hybride,

NZD for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD for Skoda Kodiaq,

NZD for Description Not Available,

NZD for Kia Carnival,

NZD for Toyota Corolla,

NZD for Toyota C-HR,

NZD for Ford Kuga,

NZD for Kia Sportage,

NZD for Mercedes Glc 4x4--4wd,

NZD for Ford Ranger-4wd,

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 Hyundai Ioniq,

NZD 5500 for Toyota C Hr,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Ch-r Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Hyundai Bayon,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic,

NZD 5500 for Skoda Fabia,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD for Volvo Xc60 Hybride,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Skoda Kodiaq,

NZD 7200 for Description Not Available,

NZD 6001 for Kia Carnival,

NZD for Toyota Corolla,

NZD 5500 for Toyota C-HR,

NZD 5500 for Ford Kuga,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for Mercedes Glc 4x4--4wd,

NZD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

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

0.5 km from Christchurch Airport

Hotels

1 km from Sudima Christchurch Airport

3.6 km from North South Holiday Park

9.3 km from Fino Hotel and Suites

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coordinates: -43.489358 172.532225

Guest Reviews

Total points： 6.0 / 10 Average

Vehicle condition: 4.0
Vehicle cleanliness: 0.0
Spaciousness: 0.0
Counter staff: 8.0
Pick-up location: 0.0
Drop-off location: 0.0
Pick-up time: 0-10 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

R.McLeod
Christchurch
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Van was disappointing, vibration, brakes, inside was tidy but outside was rough.
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