Thrifty, Wellington Airport Car Rental

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Cross Border
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Suzuki Swift
Economy
US$ 30/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Toyota Corolla
Compact
US$ 30/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Kia Niro
Small SUV
US$ 34/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Mitsubishi Outlander
Small SUV
US$ 35/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Kia Sportage
Small SUV
US$ 36/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Nissan X-Trail
Small SUV
US$ 38/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Toyota RAV4
Small SUV
US$ 40/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Kia Carnival
  US$ 58/day
- Skoda Kodiaq
  US$ 62/day
- Ford Ranger Canopy
  US$ 63/day
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- Thrifty Wellington Airport(WLG) Ford Everest Rental
  US$ 68/day

Thrifty - Wellington Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

STEWART DUFF DR, MIRAMAR,WELLINGTON AIRPORT,6022,NZ

Telephone

+64800737070

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - Wellington Airport car rental location is located out of the airport

The counter is located in the north of the bus stop of Wellington Airport, and please follow the car rental company signs at the airport.

Drop-off Instructions

Please check with the branch staff about the return location and time.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	07:00 -21:30	07:00 -21:30	07:30 -21:30	07:30 -21:00	07:00 -21:30	07:00 -21:30	07:00 -21:30

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 rental 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 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 with the original IDP at the counter.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full driver's 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 0 for Toyota Auris Hybrid,KIA CERATO,Toyota C-hr,Peugeot 2008 Gps,Cubic Metre Van,Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,Toyota Yaris,Mystery Vehicle,Bmw 3 Series,Bmw 5 Series,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Skoda Kodiaq,M5 Ford Mustang Gt,Caddy Maxi Life,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Toyota Corolla,Vauxhall Grandland X,Opel Movano Xl2 10/12m3,Kia Sportage,Cubic Metre Van,Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,Kia Carnival, Automatic - Guaranteed 2020/2021 Registered Car,Polestar 2,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Auris Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for KIA CERATO,

NZD 5500 for Toyota C-hr,

NZD 5900 for Peugeot 2008 Gps,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Yaris,

NZD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

NZD 0 for Bmw 5 Series,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Skoda Kodiaq,

NZD 7200 for M5 Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Caddy Maxi Life,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Toyota Corolla,

NZD 5500 for Vauxhall Grandland X,

NZD 5500 for Opel Movano Xl2 10/12m3,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,

NZD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Kia Carnival, Automatic - Guaranteed 2020/2021 Registered Car,

NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,

NZD 0 for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD 0 for Toyota Auris Hybrid,

NZD 0 for KIA CERATO,

NZD 0 for Toyota C-hr,

NZD 0 for Peugeot 2008 Gps,

NZD 0 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 0 for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

NZD 0 for Toyota Yaris,

NZD 0 for Bmw 3 Series,

NZD 0 for Bmw 5 Series,

NZD 0 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Skoda Kodiaq,

NZD 0 for M5 Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 0 for Caddy Maxi Life,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Toyota Corolla,

NZD 0 for Vauxhall Grandland X,

NZD 0 for Opel Movano Xl2 10/12m3,

NZD 0 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 0 for Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,

NZD 0 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

NZD 0 for Kia Carnival, Automatic - Guaranteed 2020/2021 Registered Car,

NZD 0 for Polestar 2,

NZD 0 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 Toyota Auris Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for KIA CERATO,

NZD 5500 for Toyota C-hr,

NZD 5900 for Peugeot 2008 Gps,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Yaris,

NZD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

NZD 0 for Bmw 5 Series,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Skoda Kodiaq,

NZD 7200 for M5 Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Caddy Maxi Life,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Toyota Corolla,

NZD 5500 for Vauxhall Grandland X,

NZD 5500 for Opel Movano Xl2 10/12m3,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,

NZD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

NZD 6001 for Kia Carnival, Automatic - Guaranteed 2020/2021 Registered Car,

NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,

NZD 0 for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.3 mi from Wellington Airport

Railway Stations

3.8 mi from Wellington Railway Station

Hotels

3.4 mi from Boulcott Suites

Other Landmarks

3.3 mi from Civic Square

3.9 mi from Parliament Buildings

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location

coordinates: -41.327903 174.812924

Guest Reviews

Total points： 10.0 / 10 Excellent

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

Winifred Raglan
Wellington
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, May 5, 2025
The vehicle provided was very new and in excellent condition. Returning the car was very simple – just handing over the keys was enough. Overall, very satisfied.
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