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Thrifty, Auckland Airport (international) Car Rental

Thrifty 3000+ ratings, 21 reviews

Auckland, Auckland Region, New Zealand

7.7 / 10 Good

Thrifty - Auckland Airport (international) Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

Auckland International Airport Terminal Building

Telephone

0800 73 70 70/09 275 3014 / +64 3 359 2721

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - Auckland Airport (international) car rental location is in terminal

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

The car rental counter is located near the arrival hall exit of the airport. Please walk to the store following the "Car Rental" sign.

Drop-off Instructions

Park in one of the Thrifty allocated carparks and bring your Key and GPS unit to the Thrifty Counter located in the International Terminal arrivals hall. Returning a car after hours? Drop your Key in the After Hours drop slot in the top of the Thrifty counter located in the International Terminal arrivals hall.

Opening Hours

Days of WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Opening hours
00:00 -02:30
05:00 -23:59
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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.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
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 Toyota Auris Hybrid,Opel Astra Automatic Or Similar,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Jeep Compass,R4 6 Cubic Metre Van,Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,Toyota Yaris Ativ,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Mercedes C180,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Honda Cr-v,M5 Ford Mustang Gt,Renault Trafic Combi Aut.,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Skoda Octavia,Toyota C-hr,Suzuki Vitara,Kia Sportage,H4 8 Cubic Metre Van,Isuzu Mu,Ford Ranger-4wd,12 Seat Bus,Polestar 2,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Auris Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Opel Astra Automatic Or Similar,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Jeep Compass,

NZD 6001 for R4 6 Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Yaris Ativ,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Mercedes C180,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Honda Cr-v,

NZD 7200 for M5 Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic Combi Aut.,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Skoda Octavia,

NZD 5500 for Toyota C-hr,

NZD 5500 for Suzuki Vitara,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for H4 8 Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Isuzu Mu,

NZD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

NZD 6001 for 12 Seat Bus,

NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,

NZD 0 for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

NZD 0 for Toyota Auris Hybrid,Opel Astra Automatic Or Similar,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Jeep Compass,R4 6 Cubic Metre Van,Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,Toyota Yaris Ativ,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Mercedes C180,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Honda Cr-v,M5 Ford Mustang Gt,Renault Trafic Combi Aut.,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Skoda Octavia,Toyota C-hr,Suzuki Vitara,Kia Sportage,H4 8 Cubic Metre Van,Isuzu Mu,Ford Ranger-4wd,12 Seat Bus,Polestar 2,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

NZD 0 for Toyota Auris Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Opel Astra Automatic Or Similar,

NZD 0 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Jeep Compass,

NZD 0 for R4 6 Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 0 for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

NZD 0 for Toyota Yaris Ativ,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Mercedes C180,

NZD 0 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Honda Cr-v,

NZD 0 for M5 Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 0 for Renault Trafic Combi Aut.,

NZD 0 for Skoda Octavia,

NZD 0 for Toyota C-hr,

NZD 0 for Suzuki Vitara,

NZD 0 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 0 for H4 8 Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 0 for Isuzu Mu,

NZD 0 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

NZD 0 for 12 Seat Bus,

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 Opel Astra Automatic Or Similar,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

NZD 5900 for Jeep Compass,

NZD 6001 for R4 6 Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Yaris Ativ,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Mercedes C180,

NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Honda Cr-v,

NZD 7200 for M5 Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic Combi Aut.,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Skoda Octavia,

NZD 5500 for Toyota C-hr,

NZD 5500 for Suzuki Vitara,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for H4 8 Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Isuzu Mu,

NZD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

NZD 6001 for 12 Seat Bus,

NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,

NZD 0 for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

Nearby Auckland Airport

Railway Stations

11.1 mi from Britomart Train Station

Hotels

2.3 mi from Naumi Auckland Airport

5.2 mi from Allenby Park Hotel

10.2 mi from Waldorf St Martins Apartments Hotel

Other Landmarks

8.9 mi from Mount Eden Domain

11 mi from Sky Tower

11.2 mi from Auckland Harbour Bridge

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Guest Reviews

Total points: 7.7 / 10 Good

  • Vehicle condition: 5.0
  • Vehicle cleanliness: 4.8
  • Spaciousness: 4.9
  • Counter staff: 4.6
  • Pick-up location: 4.9
  • Drop-off location: 5.1
  • Pick-up time: 0-10 mins
  • Drop-off time: 0-10 mins
  • N.Jones

    Auckland

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

    Excellent vehicle, we needed all the space in the SUV for all our luggage. The staff were friendly and very helpful.
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  • L.Lau

    Auckland

    9.7 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

    Anythings fine. They still provided the bigger car to us, more convenience to our trip because our luggages more than our expeceted. Just the counter staff's simply to explain the instruction, not really clear.
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  • c.cerlitan

    Auckland

    9.7 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

    The fuel charge was too expensive
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  • R.Prinsloo

    Auckland

    9.7 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

    Great experience from start to finish. Car was not as clean as a whistle though, we found a juice bottle (half filled), beer cap and a corn chip inside the car, other than that the whole experience was great.
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  • K.Leung

    Auckland

    7.3 /10 Good

    Reviewed: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

    It would be better to briefly introduce the car operation during pickup and check the car condition together
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  • Anonymous

    Auckland

    8.3 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

    The only thing that is annoying is the rude front desk staff of thrifty. Being a frontline of a company, he should be courteous and accomodating.
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  • J.Rada Hinojosa

    Auckland

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

    No comments
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  • Rangi

    Auckland

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

    J'ai réservé dans cette compagnie au vu des commentaires et des notations. Tout a été parfait : l'accueil pour le pick-up et l'aide (je m'étais trompé de terminal), les explications, le véhicule, tout !
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  • Michelle

    Auckland

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

    Very courteous and friendly staff. Very clean & today vehicle. (Free upgrade
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  • Anonymous

    Auckland

    9 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

    Good deal with value for money
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  • T.Koh

    Auckland

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

    Seamless pickup process from Thrifty. Their office is within the airport and vehicle is just outside of the exit of the airport. Staff are very thorough in their explanation
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  • Elvis Lee

    Auckland

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

    Quick service, new cars.
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  • Richard Clement

    Auckland

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

    There are Chinese-speaking staff, but they said the full insurance we purchased is not accepted.
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  • Troy Nick

    Auckland

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

    The Zuzuche app and public account showed that the pickup was at the international terminal, but when we arrived at the counter, we were told that the pickup was at the domestic terminal, and we couldn't complete the paperwork first. We had to run back and forth, and it took us almost 2 hours to get the car. The instructions from Zuzuche were unclear and unprofessional.
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  • Bernice Virginia

    Auckland

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

    Tracy, the staff at Auckland airport counter, had a very bad attitude. The rental agreement stated that the car rental fee included the airport facility fee, but at pickup, the staff rudely claimed she couldn't read Chinese on the reservation and insisted on charging NZD $51.97 for the airport facility fee. Multiple explanations were still not accepted, and even emailing the rental company didn't help.
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  • Roberta Walton

    Auckland

    4 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

    They said there would be an airport facility fee when picking up the car. It took us until midnight to sort it out with the rental company.
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  • Gilbert Amelia

    Auckland

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

    Queue was manageable, but the service was mediocre.
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  • Mavis Sandy

    Auckland

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

    It was okay. There was a staff member who spoke Chinese at the counter.
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  • Olga Sandy

    Auckland

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

    The counter was easy to find, there were no lines for picking up the car, and they didn't try to upsell me on additional insurance.
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  • Sabina Michael

    Auckland

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

    Average
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  • Faithe Finger

    Auckland

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

    Charged an additional 52.96 NZD as airport fee.
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