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Thrifty car hire prices in Queenstown
| Compact | $50/day |
| SUV | $50/day |
| People mover | $85/day |
| Full-size SUV | $66/day |
| Passenger van | $78/day |
| Pick-up truck | $74/day |
| Premium SUV | $76/day |
| Compact SUV | $52/day |
| Standard SUV | $55/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $56/day |
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Where can I find Thrifty hire cars in Queenstown?
Address
Airport Ave, FranktonHours
| Monday | 07:30 - 21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 21:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 21:30 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 21:30 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 21:30 |
| Saturday | 07:30 - 21:30 |
| Sunday | 07:30 - 21:30 |
Phone
+64 800 737 070Address
Queenstown New ZealandHours
| Monday | 08:00 - 16:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 16:30 |
Phone
+64 3 442 3532Good to know
Most popular location | Airport Ave, Frankton |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | $125/day |
Good deal | $94/day |
Top tips for hiring a car from Thrifty in Queenstown
- You can get Thrifty car hire in Queenstown from either its downtown city branch or the one in Queenstown Airport. At any of these agencies you'll be able to choose the model of vehicle that you want, and the specific branch will provide a car brand that falls into the category you've chosen. You won't be able to choose a specific make and model, but all vehicles are from well-reputed brands, so you can trust that you'll get a reliable and comfortable ride.
- When you book Thrifty car hire in Queenstown bear in mind that the downtown branch doesn't have an after-hours returns service. This means that you'll have make sure to drop off your car between 09:00 and 17:00. The airport branch does allow after-hours returns, however, so you don't have to drop off your car during office hours and face extra waiting time at the airport. You can simply put the keys in the dropbox outside the branch desk inside the terminal and be done.
- After collecting Thrifty car hire in Queenstown, pay careful attention to the speed limit signs, as they differ from the national New Zealand speed limits in certain areas of the city. The normal speed limit in urban areas is 50 km/h, but this has been reduced to 40 km/h in the urban areas of Queenstown. In peri-urban areas you can travel at 70 km/h. If you're intending to go on road trips outside the Queenstown itself, the national speed limit on open roads in New Zealand is 100 km/h.
- You can collect your car at one Thrifty branch in Queenstown and drop it off at the other, if you need to. So if you've flown in and have arranged alternative transport to another city on the South Island, you can return your car to the downtown branch rather than the airport branch, for example. Similarly, if you hired your car at the downtown branch and are flying out, you can drop the vehicle off at the airport branch.
- 25% of our users found car hire from Thrifty in Queenstown for $94 or less.
- Intermediate car hire from Thrifty in Queenstown are around -20% cheaper than other car types, on average.
FAQs about hiring a car from Thrifty in Queenstown
Where are the Thrifty car hire branches in Queenstown?
Thrifty has two car hire branches in Queenstown. There's one at Queenstown Airport, on Airport Avenue in the Frankton suburb. You'll find the desk in the Arrivals hall – it's on the left as you approach the baggage carousel. This branch is open from 07:30 to 21:30 every day of the week. The downtown branch is at 1-7 Earl Street, St Peter's Close. This is a few blocks from Queenstown Bay Beach. Opening hours are from 09:00 to 17:00, seven days a week.
What are the requirements for hiring a vehicle from Thrifty in Queenstown?
To hire a car in New Zealand you have to be at least 18 years old, and Thrifty follows this accordingly. However, if you're between 18 and 24 you'll have to pay a young renter surcharge. The cost isn't available beforehand – you'll be advised of how much it will be when you make your booking. You'll only need your Australian driver's licence and won't have to organise an International Driving Permit. The preferred payment method with Thrifty is by credit card.
What are the benefits of Thrifty car hire in Queenstown?
Thrifty offers a number of bookable extras at both its branches in Queenstown. If you're travelling with young children, bear in mind that under New Zealand law, any child under seven must be in an age-appropriate infant or child seat. You can book those when you reserve your hire car. You can also share the driving duties with someone else by booking an extra driver. Because of Queenstown's location to the south, you can hire ski racks and tyre chains at the airport branch too.
How much does it cost to hire a car from Thrifty in Queenstown?
On average a car hire from Thrifty in Queenstown costs $125 per day.
What is the most popular car hire from Thrifty in Queenstown?
Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type from Thrifty in Queenstown.
How many car hire locations does Thrifty have in Queenstown?
Thrifty has 2 hire locations in Queenstown. Take a look at our Thrifty hire location map to find the best car hire near you.
Does Thrifty have a car hire location at the airport: Queenstown Intl airport (ZQN)?
Yes
Does Thrifty offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Queenstown Intl airport (ZQN)?
Yes