Thrifty, Queenstown Airport Car Rental

Best price car rental
Address
Pick-up
Drop-off
Opening Hours
Security Deposit
Accepted Cards
E-voucher
Age requirements
Driver's License Requirements
Additional Extras
Cross Border
Cross Islands
Distances to Landmarks

Kia Sportage
Compact SUV
US$109.00/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP

Thrifty - Queenstown Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

AIRPORT AVE, FRANKTON,QUEENSTOWN,9371,NZ

Telephone

+64800737070 / +6434422915

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - Queenstown Airport car rental location is in terminal

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

Car rental company counters in the vicinity of the airport hall after picking up the baggage, and you can find the Sixt logo easily.

Drop-off Instructions

Please return to Rental Car Park at the airport, you will see "Rental Car Return" sign at the entrance. Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/M54PnTBCv2E2ZqdP6

Opening Hours

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

Security Deposit

The deposit amount depends on the car category and can be paid by credit cards and debit cards

Representative Car Models	Deposit Amount (approx.)	Business Days Required for Refund
Applicable to all car types, incl. Compact, SUV, Economy, Mini and more. Pack up ^	100% of the rental car rate plus NZD 200	30-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards in the main driver's name from the following issuers are accepted: Visa, Master, DinersClub, AMEX

UnionPay is not accepted.

Debit card accepted: Visa, Master

E-voucher

A mobile voucher is accepted; a printout is not required.

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 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

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

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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,Volkswagen Golf,Toyota C-hr,Chevrolet Trax,Cubic Metre Van,Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,Toyota Starlet,Mystery Vehicle,Kia Optima, Hybrid,Bmw 3 Series,Sante Fe Hybrid,Hyundai Santa Fe,Ford Mustang Gt,Volkswagen Caddy,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Peugeot 3008 1.5 Automatic Or Similar,Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,Seat Ateca,Kia Sportage,Iveco Daily,Ford Everest-4wd,4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,12 Seat Bus,D5 Polestar 2,Special,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Auris Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Volkswagen Golf,

NZD 5500 for Toyota C-hr,

NZD 5900 for Chevrolet Trax,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Starlet,

NZD 5500 for Kia Optima, Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Bmw 3 Series,

NZD 6001 for Sante Fe Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Hyundai Santa Fe,

NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Volkswagen Caddy,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Peugeot 3008 1.5 Automatic Or Similar,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Seat Ateca,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for Iveco Daily,

NZD 6001 for Ford Everest-4wd,

NZD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

NZD 6001 for 12 Seat Bus,

NZD 6001 for D5 Polestar 2,

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,

NZD 0 for Volkswagen Golf,

NZD 0 for Toyota C-hr,

NZD 0 for Chevrolet Trax,

NZD 0 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 0 for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

NZD 0 for Toyota Starlet,

NZD 0 for Kia Optima, Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Bmw 3 Series,

NZD 0 for Sante Fe Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Hyundai Santa Fe,

NZD 0 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 0 for Volkswagen Caddy,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Peugeot 3008 1.5 Automatic Or Similar,

NZD 0 for Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Seat Ateca,

NZD 0 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 0 for Iveco Daily,

NZD 0 for Ford Everest-4wd,

NZD 0 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

NZD 0 for 12 Seat Bus,

NZD 0 for D5 Polestar 2,

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 Golf,

NZD 5500 for Toyota C-hr,

NZD 5900 for Chevrolet Trax,

NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

NZD 6001 for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Starlet,

NZD 5500 for Kia Optima, Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Bmw 3 Series,

NZD 6001 for Sante Fe Hybrid,

NZD 6001 for Hyundai Santa Fe,

NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,

NZD 6001 for Volkswagen Caddy,

NZD 0 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

NZD 0 for Peugeot 3008 1.5 Automatic Or Similar,

NZD 5500 for Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,

NZD 5500 for Seat Ateca,

NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

NZD 6001 for Iveco Daily,

NZD 6001 for Ford Everest-4wd,

NZD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

NZD 6001 for 12 Seat Bus,

NZD 6001 for D5 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

0.1 mi from Queenstown Airport

Hotels

0.7 mi from DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown

2.6 mi from Oaks Shores

3.1 mi from Oaks Club Resort

Other Landmarks

3.7 mi from Shotover River

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location

coordinates: -45.022037 168.7391

Location Images

Thrifty-Queenstown Airport-34717-telegraph

The Sign

The Rental Desk

Guest Reviews

Total points： 9.0 / 10 Excellent

Vehicle condition: 0.6
Vehicle cleanliness: 0.0
Spaciousness: 0.0
Counter staff: 0.6
Pick-up location: 0.0
Drop-off location: 0.0
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

Anonymous
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, August 17, 2026
We landed in Queenstown pretty late, around 9:30 pm, but everything was still super smooth. The car drove really well and both pickup and drop-off were very convenient. The rental counter is right by the airport exit, sharing the same area with Hertz. The lady who helped us was really nice, processed everything quickly, and even reminded us to bundle up because it was freezing outside.
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Michelle Vincent
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, August 24, 2025
Satisfied
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Penny DuBois
Queenstown
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
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Noel Ackerman(n)
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, July 22, 2025
The service was good, pick-up and return were convenient, and the deposit refund was quick with no unnecessary fuss. A very positive car rental experience. Although the car wasn't a Rav4, it was of the same class, and quite good.
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Antony Delia
Queenstown
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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Burton Dewar
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, May 9, 2025
For actual service, just go with Hertz. In Queenstown, renting a car requires queuing for the paperwork, but both pickup and drop-off are relatively convenient when using Hertz directly.
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Lambert Jennings
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, March 13, 2025
Smooth experience
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Valentina Bethune
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, December 14, 2024
Great
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Anonymous
Queenstown
7 /10 Good
Reviewed: Saturday, October 26, 2024
good
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P.Hoseason-Smith
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, October 25, 2024
Very disappointed that Tesla not available! The excuse Hertz gave is arbitrarily wrong. Should take Tesla off the orders if they have sold them all. Highly recommend the polestar, if a Tesla is not available. Prefer a Tesla
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Evangeline Den(n)is
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, October 17, 2024
The overall service was excellent.
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Tom Cotton
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Overall service was quite satisfactory. However, since it's an electronic contract, make sure to read the terms carefully and ask questions if needed before signing. Once signed, it will be sent to your email.
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Anna Jim
Queenstown
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Thursday, September 26, 2024
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Michael Marner
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Quick car pickup
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Meredith Juliana
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Quick pickup and drop-off process.
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Jill Morrison
Queenstown
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, July 28, 2024
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Beau Bentham
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, June 24, 2024
Overall okay
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Penny DuBois
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, May 13, 2024
Very satisfied
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Boris Robert
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, May 5, 2024
Very good
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Yves DeQuincey
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, May 5, 2024
The overall process was simple, the staff at the pickup location provided clear directions, and we got an upgraded hybrid car which was very stable to drive.
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Kyle Amelia
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, April 22, 2024
Very good. The staff were also very patient.
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Uriah More
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, March 8, 2024
Very easy to find, right next to the arrival exit, no need to queue.
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Ford Middleton
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, March 3, 2024
Very satisfied! Easy pick-up and drop-off, and the vehicle was in great condition.
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Renata Tate
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, February 18, 2024
The service was acceptable.
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Alfred Tout
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, February 11, 2024
Added an additional driver for $27 for 10 days, very affordable.
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Spring Willard
Queenstown
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, December 29, 2023
Very satisfied
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