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Thrifty, Nelson Airport Car Rental

Thrifty 300+ ratings, 2 reviews

Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand

9.0 / 10 Excellent

Thrifty - Nelson Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

TRENT DRIVE,NELSON,7011,NZ

Telephone

+64800737070

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - Nelson Airport car rental location is in terminal

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

Office at the rental facility located at the main car park outside of the terminal. There's a car rental sign infront of it.

Drop-off Instructions

Please return to the main car park, park the vehicle at the desinated spots next to the car rental facility. In case of unattached, drop the keys to the key box.

Opening Hours

Days of WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Opening hours
09:30 -20:30
07:30 -20:30
07:30 -20:30
07:30 -21:00
07:30 -21:00
07:30 -21:00
07:30 -21:00

Security Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid credit cards and debit cards
Representative Car ModelsDeposit 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 20030-60

Accepted Cards

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

Visa Master DinersClub AMEX

UnionPay is not accepted.

Car rental with debit cards is also accepted and listed as below: Visa, Master

Visa Master

E-voucher

Accepted on mobile, 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

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 0 for Mg Mg3 5 Doors Automatic Hybrid,Seat Leon,Toyota C-hr,Dacia Sandero,Cubic Metre Van,Renault Trafic,Toyota Yaris,Special,Renault Clio Or Similar,Volvo S60,Sante Fe Hybrid,Volvo Xc60,Ford Mustang Gt,Hyundai Staria,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Skoda Octavia,Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,Nissan Qashqai,Q5 Jeep Compass-4wd,Cubic Metre Van,Ford Expedition Max Or Similar-4wd,Ford Wildtrak,Nissan Primastar,Tesla Model Y,Special,

NZD 5500 for Mg Mg3 5 Doors Automatic Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Seat Leon,

NZD 5500 for Toyota C-hr,

NZD 5900 for Dacia Sandero,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Yaris,

NZD 5500 for Renault Clio Or Similar,

NZD 0 for Volvo S60,

NZD 6001 for Sante Fe Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Volvo Xc60,

NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Hyundai Staria,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Skoda Octavia,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Nissan Qashqai,

NZD 5500 for Q5 Jeep Compass-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Ford Expedition Max Or Similar-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Ford Wildtrak,

NZD 6001 for Nissan Primastar,

NZD 6001 for Tesla Model Y,

NZD 0 for Special,

NZD 5900 for ,

NZD 6900 for ,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD 0 for Mg Mg3 5 Doors Automatic Hybrid,Seat Leon,Toyota C-hr,Dacia Sandero,Cubic Metre Van,Renault Trafic,Toyota Yaris,Special,Renault Clio Or Similar,Volvo S60,Sante Fe Hybrid,Volvo Xc60,Ford Mustang Gt,Hyundai Staria,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Skoda Octavia,Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,Nissan Qashqai,Q5 Jeep Compass-4wd,Cubic Metre Van,Ford Expedition Max Or Similar-4wd,Ford Wildtrak,Nissan Primastar,Tesla Model Y,Special,

NZD 0 for Mg Mg3 5 Doors Automatic Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Seat Leon,

NZD 0 for Toyota C-hr,

NZD 0 for Dacia Sandero,

NZD 0 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 0 for Renault Trafic,

NZD 0 for Toyota Yaris,

NZD 0 for Renault Clio Or Similar,

NZD 0 for Volvo S60,

NZD 0 for Sante Fe Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Volvo Xc60,

NZD 0 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 0 for Hyundai Staria,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Skoda Octavia,

NZD 0 for Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Nissan Qashqai,

NZD 0 for Q5 Jeep Compass-4wd,

NZD 0 for Ford Expedition Max Or Similar-4wd,

NZD 0 for Ford Wildtrak,

NZD 0 for Nissan Primastar,

NZD 0 for Tesla Model Y,

NZD 0 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 Mg Mg3 5 Doors Automatic Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Seat Leon,

NZD 5500 for Toyota C-hr,

NZD 5900 for Dacia Sandero,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Yaris,

NZD 5500 for Renault Clio Or Similar,

NZD 0 for Volvo S60,

NZD 6001 for Sante Fe Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Volvo Xc60,

NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Hyundai Staria,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Skoda Octavia,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Nissan Qashqai,

NZD 5500 for Q5 Jeep Compass-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Ford Expedition Max Or Similar-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Ford Wildtrak,

NZD 6001 for Nissan Primastar,

NZD 6001 for Tesla Model Y,

NZD 0 for Special,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

Nearby Nelson Airport

Railway Stations

4.5 mi from Wakefield Quay Station

Hotels

3.4 mi from Rutherford Hotel Nelson

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location
coordinates: -41.299976 173.224979

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Guest Reviews

Total points： 9.0 / 10 Excellent

  • Vehicle condition: 5.0
  • Vehicle cleanliness: 0.0
  • Spaciousness: 0.0
  • Counter staff: 3.0
  • Pick-up location: 0.0
  • Drop-off location: 0.0
  • Pick-up time: 0-10 mins
  • Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

  • B.Susilo

    Nelson

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Friday, September 26, 2025

    Great but we were not told that we would not get KIA Seltos. Instead we were given a Nissan Qashqai. There was a KIA Seltos parked right next to the nissan we got. That’s pretty disappointing. Would be great if we were told before we were given the car. We felt like we were downgraded since we got an older car (2022) and the KIA Seltos we saw parking next to us was a newer (2025) car.
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  • Anonymous

    Nelson

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, November 9, 2025

    Extremely satisfied.
    Read More >

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What's the address of the rental location?

TRENT DRIVE,NELSON,7011,NZ

What is the Telephone Number?

+64800737070

How to Pick up from Branch or Car Park & After Hours Pickup Must-know?

The Thrifty - Nelson Airport car rental location is in terminal

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

Office at the rental facility located at the main car park outside of the terminal. There's a car rental sign infront of it.

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

Please return to the main car park, park the vehicle at the desinated spots next to the car rental facility. In case of unattached, drop the keys to the key box.

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car Rental Location?

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

Accepted on mobile, a printout is not required.

What are the Driver's Age Requirements for this Car Rental Company?

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 Rental Location?

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

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

  • Airports

    Nearby Nelson Airport

  • Railway Stations

    4.5 mi from Wakefield Quay Station

  • Hotels

    3.4 mi from Rutherford Hotel Nelson

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