Thrifty, Auckland Airport Car Rental

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

Suzuki Swift
Economy
US$54.00/day
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- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
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Compact
US$55.00/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP

Thrifty - Auckland Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

ANDREW MCKEE AVE,AUCKLAND AIRPORT,2022,NZ

Telephone

+64800737070 / +64492568695

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - Auckland Airport car rental location is in terminal

You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - Auckland Airport car rental.

Domestic Airport: The counter is a short walk opposite the Domestic Airport. Please head to door 6 and walk straight ahead towards the rental pick up area. International Airport: The counter is located within the International Airport next to the arrivals area near door number 8.

Drop-off Instructions

Domestic Airport: Return car park locaeted opposite to the terminal, entran at Fred Ladd Way. Google map link:https://maps.app.goo.gl/B4YPktsnUbcDCHB69 International Airport: Return car park at Tom Pearce Dr, near Pullman Hotel. Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qaK6G4gJBA8AQ85x5

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	00:00 -02:00 05:00 -23:59	00:00 -02:00 05:00 -23:59	00:00 -02:00 05:00 -23:59	00:00 -02:00 05:00 -23:59	00:00 -02:00 05:00 -23:59	00:00 -02:00 05:00 -23:59	00:00 -02:00 05:00 -23:59

Security Deposit

The deposit amount depends on the car category and can be paid by credit cards and debit cards

Representative Car Models	Deposit Amount (approx.)	Business Days Required for Refund
Applicable to all car types, incl. Compact, SUV, Economy, Mini and more. Pack up ^	100% of the rental car rate plus NZD 200	30-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards in the main driver's name from the following issuers are accepted: Visa, Master, DinersClub, AMEX

UnionPay is not accepted.

Debit card accepted: Visa, Master

E-voucher

A mobile voucher is accepted; a printout is not required.

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 must provide a full physical driving licence 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 driver's license issued in New Zealand

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

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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 0 for Toyota Auris Hybrid,Renault Megane,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Seat Arona,Dodge Promaster City Or Similar,Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,Peugeot 208,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Toyota Vitz Xr Mt Or Similar,Sante Fe Hybrid,Volvo Xc60,Ford Mustang Gt,Ford Transit,Skoda Ocatvia,Renault Austral,Renault Rafale,Kia Sportage,Cubic Metre Van,Toyota Prado,Ford Ranger-4wd,Genesis G70 Or Similar,Tesla Model Y,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Auris Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Renault Megane,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Seat Arona,

NZD 6001 for Dodge Promaster City Or Similar,

NZD 6001 for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

NZD 5500 for Peugeot 208,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Toyota Vitz Xr Mt Or Similar,

NZD 6001 for Sante Fe Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Volvo Xc60,

NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Ford Transit,

NZD 0 for Skoda Ocatvia,

NZD 5500 for Renault Austral,

NZD 5500 for Renault Rafale,

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 Genesis G70 Or Similar,

NZD 6001 for Tesla Model Y,

NZD 0 for Mystery Car Compact,

NZD 5900 for ,

NZD 6900 for ,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD 0 for Toyota Auris Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Renault Megane,

NZD 0 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Seat Arona,

NZD 0 for Dodge Promaster City Or Similar,

NZD 0 for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

NZD 0 for Peugeot 208,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Toyota Vitz Xr Mt Or Similar,

NZD 0 for Sante Fe Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Volvo Xc60,

NZD 0 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 0 for Ford Transit,

NZD 0 for Skoda Ocatvia,

NZD 0 for Renault Austral,

NZD 0 for Renault Rafale,

NZD 0 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 0 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 0 for Toyota Prado,

NZD 0 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

NZD 0 for Genesis G70 Or Similar,

NZD 0 for Tesla Model Y,

NZD 0 for Mystery Car Compact,

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 Auris Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Renault Megane,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Seat Arona,

NZD 6001 for Dodge Promaster City Or Similar,

NZD 6001 for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

NZD 5500 for Peugeot 208,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Toyota Vitz Xr Mt Or Similar,

NZD 6001 for Sante Fe Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Volvo Xc60,

NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Ford Transit,

NZD 0 for Skoda Ocatvia,

NZD 5500 for Renault Austral,

NZD 5500 for Renault Rafale,

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 Genesis G70 Or Similar,

NZD 6001 for Tesla Model Y,

NZD 0 for Mystery Car Compact,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.4 mi from Auckland Airport

Railway Stations

3.8 mi from Puhinui

3.8 mi from Puhinui Station

3.8 mi from Papatoetoe

Hotels

2.4 mi from Naumi Auckland Airport

4.8 mi from Allenby Park Hotel

10.3 mi from Waldorf St Martins Apartments Hotel

Other Landmarks

9.1 mi from Mount Eden Domain

11.2 mi from Sky Tower

11.4 mi from Auckland Harbour Bridge

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location

coordinates: -37.005603 174.791014

Location Images

The Rental Desk

Thrifty-Auckland Airport-33802-telegraph

The Sign

Guest Reviews

Total points： 8.8 / 10 Very good

Vehicle condition: 0.9
Vehicle cleanliness: 0.1
Spaciousness: 0.1
Counter staff: 0.8
Pick-up location: 0.1
Drop-off location: 0.1
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

Anonymous
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Service was pretty good overall.
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Anonymous
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
No waiting around at all – just show up and pick up the car right away.
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Anonymous
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, October 18, 2026
The staff at the counter were super friendly and even upgraded us to a bigger car for free.
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Anonymous
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Picked up the car right inside the airport. During the process they asked if I was familiar with New Zealand road rules and whether I’d be driving on toll roads like those north of Auckland. They saw I only had basic insurance and asked once if I wanted to add more; after I said no, they didn’t push it at all. The whole pickup was quick and smooth.
They gave me an MX-5 hardtop convertible, which was an absolute joy to drive. I was really happy with the car. The only downside is the trunk can’t fit a large suitcase, so if you’re booking this model, check the luggage capacity beforehand. The roof opens and closes very quickly, which is super handy.
Returning the car was in the same parking area as pickup. Just follow Google Maps and the road signs and you’ll find it easily – very convenient.
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Anonymous
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, September 26, 2026
The whole process was really fast and smooth.
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Anonymous
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
You only need really basic English to get everything done.
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Anonymous
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Fantastic experience from start to finish.
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Anonymous
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, May 3, 2026
A really reliable company.
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Anonymous
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, November 13, 2025
The service was quite good, and they even upgraded my car. The vehicle was easy to drive. The only downside was that the seatbelt had a strong mix of body odor and perfume. Everything else was great.
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Leo Tours
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
They upgraded to a brand-new model for free.
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Tony Barrett
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, September 29, 2025
Overall good, very convenient for pick-up and drop-off at the airport.
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Michaelia Betsy
Auckland
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, September 28, 2025
Overall good, but an additional tax was charged for returning a diesel car.
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Leif
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, August 21, 2025
Quite good and easy to find.
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Kim Bennett
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, August 17, 2025
Highly satisfied
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Annabelle Robeson
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Good
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Alvin Dolly
Auckland
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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Geraldine Evan
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, July 7, 2025
Very satisfied; the vehicle was in excellent condition and fully equipped.
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Richard
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, July 3, 2025
Excellent.
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Mike Sally
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Easy to find, procedures are simple and fast.
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Rod Murray
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Thrifty were excellent.
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Diana Bert
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, February 10, 2025
The service was pretty good.
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Beryl Wollaston
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, February 7, 2025
Convenient and efficient. Pickup and drop-off are at the same location, and both domestic and international pickups and drop-offs are possible.
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Pamela Douglas(s)
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, February 3, 2025
Very satisfied, no issues even with picking up the car earlier than scheduled.
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Daphne Lattimore
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, January 19, 2025
Excellent service.
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Nathan Thomson
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
The rental car counter is very prominent, easy to find, and the process is smooth.
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M.Collopy
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, October 28, 2024
We were upgraded and it was a hybrid so great on gas.
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Dennis Hope
Auckland
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
It was okay, but the first car they were going to give us had a dashboard showing a fault. We had to switch to another car, which delayed us a bit.
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D.Jordan
Auckland
9 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Good cars
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Odelia Lucius
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Overall service was satisfactory. The staff explained everything clearly during pickup, with no hidden charges.
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Emmanuel Field
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, August 30, 2024
The service was good. The Indian staff member had a bit of an accent that was hard to understand, but he was very friendly.
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Lou Zangwill
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, August 30, 2024
Satisfied
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Lindsay Smollett
Auckland
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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Evangeline Den(n)is
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, August 10, 2024
Very satisfied.
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Caroline Polly
Auckland
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Saturday, August 10, 2024
Pretty good.
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Rupert Sophy
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, August 8, 2024
The service was excellent, and the car pickup was very quick.
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Hiram Chaplin
Auckland
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Saturday, July 27, 2024
Satisfied
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Gladys Sainsbury
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The car pickup was very smooth.
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Winfred Bill
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Okay
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Hermosa Charlotte
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Overall good. The Toyota Prado runs on diesel and there's an additional charge of 6 cents per kilometer. Also, returning the car half an hour late cost me 88 dollars.
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Alva Dupont
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Very satisfied
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Stephanie Smedley
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Very satisfied
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Carey Huxley
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, March 14, 2024
Overall good!
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Cornell Warner
Auckland
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Saturday, March 9, 2024
The upgrade gave us a much larger car, which took some getting used to.
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Haley Hansen
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Satisfied
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Ruth Moore
Auckland
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The store assistant noticed that we had 4 suitcases and thoughtfully upgraded us to an Outlander with a larger trunk. The car, a 2021 model, was in excellent condition and we had no issues throughout our trip. Additionally, being a hybrid, it was quite fuel-efficient. We were very satisfied with the car. The store assistant was of Indian descent and his English accent was a bit difficult for us at first. Thankfully, we met a kind lady who helped us translate everything, which made it possible to sort out the extra driver and full insurance. We hope others have the same good luck as we did.
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Troy Nick
Auckland
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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Rory Kit
Auckland
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Monday, October 16, 2023
The staff at Auckland Airport are of Indian origin, so communication was a bit challenging. The pickup point is a 7-minute walk outside the airport.
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E.Tiong
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, June 15, 2023
Exceeded me expectation. Got a Sorento hybrid 7 seat and very new and clean
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Geraldine Evan
Auckland
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Saturday, March 10, 2018
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Ingemar Katrine
Auckland
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Monday, December 11, 2017
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Tracy Jeremy
Auckland
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Honestly, I can't praise it at all!
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Donahue Rudolph
Auckland
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Saturday, November 4, 2017
Pretty good, I booked a Camry and got a free upgrade to a Highlander.
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Nora Keats
Auckland
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Thursday, October 12, 2017
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Michael Marner
Auckland
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Friday, October 28, 2016
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