
$56.00/day

Thrifty
Palmerston North, Manawatu - Wanganui, New Zealand
Last updated on: December 15, 2025
The Thrifty - Palmerston North Airport car rental location is in terminal
You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - Palmerston North Airport car rental.
Return instruction is being collected.
| Days of Week | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Opening hours | 09:00 -17:30 | 08:00 -20:00 | 08:00 -20:00 | 08:00 -20:00 | 08:00 -20:00 | 08:00 -20:00 | 08:00 -16:30 |
| 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 Toyota Auris Hybrid,Volkswagen T Cross,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Mg Zs,Cubic Metre Van,Renault Trafic,Vauxhall Corsa,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Toyota Corolla,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Skoda Kodiaq,Ford Mustang Gt,Renault Espace,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Volvo V40,Toyota C-hr,Nissan Qashqai,Kia Sportage,Cubic Metre Van,Toyota Prado,4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,Kia Carnival,Tesla Model 3,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Auris Hybrid,
NZD 5500 for Volkswagen T Cross,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,
NZD 5900 for Mg Zs,
NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,
NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic,
NZD 5500 for Vauxhall Corsa,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,
NZD 0 for Toyota Corolla,
NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,
NZD 6001 for Skoda Kodiaq,
NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,
NZD 6001 for Renault Espace,
NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,
NZD 0 for Volvo V40,
NZD 5500 for Toyota C-hr,
NZD 5500 for Nissan Qashqai,
NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,
NZD 6001 for Toyota Prado,
NZD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,
NZD 6001 for Kia Carnival,
NZD 6001 for Tesla Model 3,
NZD 0 for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,
NZD 5900 for ,
NZD 6900 for ,
Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:
NZD 0 for Toyota Auris Hybrid,Volkswagen T Cross,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Mg Zs,Cubic Metre Van,Renault Trafic,Vauxhall Corsa,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Toyota Corolla,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Skoda Kodiaq,Ford Mustang Gt,Renault Espace,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Volvo V40,Toyota C-hr,Nissan Qashqai,Kia Sportage,Cubic Metre Van,Toyota Prado,4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,Kia Carnival,Tesla Model 3,Mystery Vehicle Commercial,
NZD 0 for Toyota Auris Hybrid,
NZD 0 for Volkswagen T Cross,
NZD 0 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,
NZD 0 for Mg Zs,
NZD 0 for Cubic Metre Van,
NZD 0 for Renault Trafic,
NZD 0 for Vauxhall Corsa,
NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,
NZD 0 for Toyota Corolla,
NZD 0 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,
NZD 0 for Skoda Kodiaq,
NZD 0 for Ford Mustang Gt,
NZD 0 for Renault Espace,
NZD 0 for Volvo V40,
NZD 0 for Toyota C-hr,
NZD 0 for Nissan Qashqai,
NZD 0 for Kia Sportage,
NZD 0 for Toyota Prado,
NZD 0 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,
NZD 0 for Kia Carnival,
NZD 0 for Tesla Model 3,
NZD 0 for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,
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 Toyota Auris Hybrid,
NZD 5500 for Volkswagen T Cross,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,
NZD 5900 for Mg Zs,
NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,
NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic,
NZD 5500 for Vauxhall Corsa,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,
NZD 0 for Toyota Corolla,
NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,
NZD 6001 for Skoda Kodiaq,
NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,
NZD 6001 for Renault Espace,
NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,
NZD 0 for Volvo V40,
NZD 5500 for Toyota C-hr,
NZD 5500 for Nissan Qashqai,
NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,
NZD 6001 for Toyota Prado,
NZD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,
NZD 6001 for Kia Carnival,
NZD 6001 for Tesla Model 3,
NZD 0 for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,
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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
0.3 mi from Palmerston North Airport