
Thrifty
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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| Days of Week | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Opening hours | 07:30 -17:00 | 07:30 -17:00 | 07:30 -17:00 | 07:30 -17:00 | 07:30 -17:00 | 07:30 -17:00 | 07:30 -17:00 |
| Representative Car Models | Deposit Amount(approx.) | Business Days Required for Refund |
Applicable to all car types,incl. Compact,Suv,Economy,Mini and others. | USD300-5000 | 30-60 |
Credit cards from the following providers are accepted for rentals at this location: Visa, Master
Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.
21 - 99 years old
Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of NZD 17.5 per day approximately.
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





To be updated
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.
Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:
NZD 4000-5000 for other car models.
NZD 0 for Hyundai Ioniq,Volkswagen Golf,Kia Niro Hybrid,Nissan Juke,Toyota Hiace,Renault Trafic,Toyota Yaris,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid-hybrid,Bmw 3 Series,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Volvo Xc60,Ford Mustang Gt,Ford Galaxy,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Skoda Octavia,Toyota C-hr Hybrid,Toyota Corolla Cross,Kia Sportage,Cubic Metre Van,Toyota Prado,Ford Ranger,Toyota Proace,Polestar 2,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,
NZD 5500 for Hyundai Ioniq,
NZD 5500 for Volkswagen Golf,
NZD 5500 for Kia Niro Hybrid,
NZD 5900 for Nissan Juke,
NZD 6001 for Toyota Hiace,
NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Yaris,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid-hybrid,
NZD 0 for Bmw 3 Series,
NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,
NZD 6001 for Volvo Xc60,
NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,
NZD 6001 for Ford Galaxy,
NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,
NZD 0 for Skoda Octavia,
NZD 5500 for Toyota C-hr Hybrid,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Cross,
NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,
NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,
NZD 6001 for Toyota Prado,
NZD 6001 for Ford Ranger,
NZD 6001 for Toyota Proace,
NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,
NZD 0 for Special,
NZD 5900 for ,
NZD 6900 for ,
Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:
NZD 0 for Hyundai Ioniq,Volkswagen Golf,Kia Niro Hybrid,Nissan Juke,Toyota Hiace,Renault Trafic,Toyota Yaris,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid-hybrid,Bmw 3 Series,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Volvo Xc60,Ford Mustang Gt,Ford Galaxy,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Skoda Octavia,Toyota C-hr Hybrid,Toyota Corolla Cross,Kia Sportage,Cubic Metre Van,Toyota Prado,Ford Ranger,Toyota Proace,Polestar 2,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,
NZD 0 for Hyundai Ioniq,
NZD 0 for Volkswagen Golf,
NZD 0 for Kia Niro Hybrid,
NZD 0 for Nissan Juke,
NZD 0 for Toyota Hiace,
NZD 0 for Renault Trafic,
NZD 0 for Toyota Yaris,
NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid-hybrid,
NZD 0 for Bmw 3 Series,
NZD 0 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,
NZD 0 for Volvo Xc60,
NZD 0 for Ford Mustang Gt,
NZD 0 for Ford Galaxy,
NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,
NZD 0 for Skoda Octavia,
NZD 0 for Toyota C-hr Hybrid,
NZD 0 for Toyota Corolla Cross,
NZD 0 for Kia Sportage,
NZD 0 for Cubic Metre Van,
NZD 0 for Toyota Prado,
NZD 0 for Ford Ranger,
NZD 0 for Toyota Proace,
NZD 0 for Polestar 2,
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 Hyundai Ioniq,
NZD 5500 for Volkswagen Golf,
NZD 5500 for Kia Niro Hybrid,
NZD 5900 for Nissan Juke,
NZD 6001 for Toyota Hiace,
NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Yaris,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid-hybrid,
NZD 0 for Bmw 3 Series,
NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,
NZD 6001 for Volvo Xc60,
NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,
NZD 6001 for Ford Galaxy,
NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,
NZD 0 for Skoda Octavia,
NZD 5500 for Toyota C-hr Hybrid,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Cross,
NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,
NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,
NZD 6001 for Toyota Prado,
NZD 6001 for Ford Ranger,
NZD 6001 for Toyota Proace,
NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,
NZD 0 for Special,
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4 mi from Christchurch Airport
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4 mi from Sudima Christchurch Airport
5.8 mi from North South Holiday Park
6.7 mi from Fino Hotel and Suites
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21 - 99 years old
Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of NZD 17.5 per day approximately.
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).
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.
Full driver's license issued in New Zealand
Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.
Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.
capped at NZD 59.8
Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months).
Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)
Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg
4 mi from Christchurch Airport
4 mi from Sudima Christchurch Airport
5.8 mi from North South Holiday Park
6.7 mi from Fino Hotel and Suites