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Thrifty, Taupo Airport Car Rental

Thrifty

Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand

Thrifty - Taupo Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

Taupo Airport Taupo Airport Airport Terminal

Telephone

07 345 7756

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - Taupo Airport car rental location is in terminal

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

This store is located inside the airport.

Drop-off Instructions

Park in the public car park. Leave GPS (if any) locked inside the car. Put the keys into the key drop box at the end of the Air NZ counter.

Opening Hours

Days of WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Opening hours
08:00 -18:00
08:00 -18:00
08:00 -18:00
08:00 -18:00
08:00 -18:00
08:00 -18:00
08:00 -18:00

Deposit

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 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 and you must present your original driving licence at the counter.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full driver's license issued in New Zealand

Additional Extras

Extras Prices
Extras Prices
Additional driver
Additional driver
Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.
NZD 5.5/day
GPS rental
GPS rental
Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.
NZD 12.6/day
Infant car seat rental
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
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
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 Hyundai Ioniq,Ford Focus,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Nissan Juke,Cubic Metre Van,Volkswagen Polo,Mystery Vehicle,Bmw 3 Series,Bmw Serie 3,H2 Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Skoda Kodiaq,Ford Mustang Gt,Caddy Maxi Life,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Fiat Pulse Audace,Toyota C-hr,Mg Hs,Kia Sportage,Cubic Metre Van,Volvo Xc60,4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,12 Seat Bus,Polestar 2,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

NZD 5500 for Hyundai Ioniq,

NZD 5500 for Ford Focus,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Nissan Juke,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 5500 for Volkswagen Polo,

NZD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

NZD 0 for Bmw Serie 3,

NZD 6001 for H2 Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Skoda Kodiaq,

NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Caddy Maxi Life,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Fiat Pulse Audace,

NZD 5500 for Toyota C-hr,

NZD 5500 for Mg Hs,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for Volvo Xc60,

NZD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

NZD 6001 for 12 Seat Bus,

NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,

NZD 0 for Suzuki Jimny,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD 0 for Hyundai Ioniq,Ford Focus,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Nissan Juke,Cubic Metre Van,Volkswagen Polo,Mystery Vehicle,Bmw 3 Series,Bmw Serie 3,H2 Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Skoda Kodiaq,Ford Mustang Gt,Caddy Maxi Life,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Fiat Pulse Audace,Toyota C-hr,Mg Hs,Kia Sportage,Cubic Metre Van,Volvo Xc60,4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,12 Seat Bus,Polestar 2,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

NZD 0 for Hyundai Ioniq,

NZD 0 for Ford Focus,

NZD 0 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Nissan Juke,

NZD 0 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 0 for Volkswagen Polo,

NZD 0 for Bmw 3 Series,

NZD 0 for Bmw Serie 3,

NZD 0 for H2 Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Skoda Kodiaq,

NZD 0 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 0 for Caddy Maxi Life,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Fiat Pulse Audace,

NZD 0 for Toyota C-hr,

NZD 0 for Mg Hs,

NZD 0 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 0 for Volvo Xc60,

NZD 0 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

NZD 0 for 12 Seat Bus,

NZD 0 for Polestar 2,

NZD 0 for Suzuki Jimny,

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 Ford Focus,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Nissan Juke,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 5500 for Volkswagen Polo,

NZD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

NZD 0 for Bmw Serie 3,

NZD 6001 for H2 Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Skoda Kodiaq,

NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Caddy Maxi Life,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Fiat Pulse Audace,

NZD 5500 for Toyota C-hr,

NZD 5500 for Mg Hs,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for Volvo Xc60,

NZD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

NZD 6001 for 12 Seat Bus,

NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,

NZD 0 for Suzuki Jimny,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

Nearby Taupo Airport

Hotels

2.2 mi from Oasis Beach Resort

2.6 mi from Hilton Lake Taupo

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