Thrifty Car Rental at Wellington International Airport
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PRICE
75 / 100
AVG. WAIT
13 mins.
QUALITY OF VEHICLE
78 / 100
DESK SERVICE
81 / 100
VEHICLE PICKUP
79 / 100
VEHICLE DROP-OFF
77 / 100
Both the vehicle and hire desk/counter are located inside the terminal.
UNBEATABLE VALUE CAR RENTAL
- Free Amendments
- Free Cancellations
- No Card Fees

Information about renting a vehicle from Thrifty at Wellington International Airport
Any traveler that wants to hire a vehicle during their stay in Wellington has a wide selection of car rental companies at Wellington International Airport to make their pick from. When arriving at Wellington International Airport, please make sure to retrieve your luggage from the baggage claim area before proceeding.
Useful information when renting a vehicle at Wellington International Airport from Thrifty
You may add additional drivers to the rental agreement provided that they meet the same requirements as the main driver and are present at the time of pick up. A daily additional fee is applied for this service. In New Zealand you should drive on the left hand side of the road.Rental Car Options Available from Thrifty
Rental vehicles are available from the following manufacturers:- Holden
- Toyota
- Fuel: Pick up and return full
Types of Vehicles to Rent from Thrifty at Wellington International Airport
The following vehicle groups are available to rent at Wellington International Airport are: SUV, Minivan, Cargo van and 7 seat minivan. Vehicles are available with 4, 5, 7 and 12 passenger capacities. Vehicles with 4 and 5 doors are available. Travelling with luggage? Thrifty has vehicles with luggage carrying capacity from 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 pieces of luggage.Thrifty Additional Options Available at Wellington International Airport.
The following additional extras can also be rented with a vehicle from Thrifty:- Booster seat
- Child toddler seat
- GPS
- Snow chain set
Credit Cards Accepted by Thrifty at Wellington International Airport
Rental vehicles can be paid for using the following types of payment card:- Visa
- MasterCard
Returning a rented vehicle to Thrifty at Wellington International Airport
Please follow the instructions received from Thrifty when it is time to return the rental car. Remember to collect your belongings from the vehicle before returning the key.How to Contact Thrifty at Wellington International Airport
For additional information please contact Thrifty on 04 388 9494.Thrifty Locations Nearby
Thrifty also has 4 offices available for pick up and collection nearby, including:- Wellington - Ferry Port (5.9KM)
- Wellington (7.8KM)
- Picton - Ferry Port (67.6KM)
- Blenheim - Airport (81.4KM)
Where is the Thrifty Car Rental Desk at Wellington?
Map of Thrifty office at Wellington International Airport

Both the vehicle and hire desk/counter are located inside the terminal.
Rental Desk Address:
Wellington Airport Terminal, Wellington
tel:04 388 9494
What time is Thrifty open at Wellington International Airport?
DAY | OPEN | CLOSE |
---|---|---|
Monday | 00:00 | 23:59 |
Tuesday | 00:00 | 23:59 |
Wednesday | 00:00 | 23:59 |
Thursday | 00:00 | 23:59 |
Friday | 00:00 | 23:59 |
Saturday | 00:00 | 23:59 |
Sunday | 00:00 | 23:59 |
Which rental cars does Thrifty supply for hire at Wellington International Airport?
SEARCHThe rental cars available from Thrifty at Wellington International Airport are:
Holden Trax
SUV
3
5
Automatic
Toyota Commuter
Minivan
6
12
Automatic
Toyota Highlander
SUV
5
5
Automatic
Toyota Hilux Double
Cargo van
7
4
Manual
Toyota Previa
7 seat minivan
4
7
Automatic
Toyota Rav4
SUV
3
5
Automatic
What are Thrifty's cheapest hire cars at Wellington International Airport?
SEARCHThrifty's cheapest hire cars available at Wellington International Airport(per category) are:
Toyota Commuter
Minivan
6
12
Automatic
Toyota Hilux Double
Cargo van
7
4
Manual
Toyota Previa
7 seat minivan
4
7
Automatic
Toyota Rav4
SUV
3
5
Automatic
Which mini-vans does Thrifty rent at Wellington International Airport?
SEARCHThrifty rents the following minivans at Wellington International Airport:
Toyota Commuter
Minivan
6
12
Automatic
Toyota Previa
7 seat minivan
4
7
Automatic
Which automatic cars does Thrifty provide at Wellington International Airport?
SEARCHThe following automatic vehicles are available to rent from Thrifty at Wellington International Airport:
Holden Trax
SUV
3
5
Automatic
Toyota Commuter
Minivan
6
12
Automatic
Toyota Highlander
SUV
5
5
Automatic
Toyota Previa
7 seat minivan
4
7
Automatic
Toyota Rav4
SUV
3
5
Automatic
Which manual/stick-shift cars does Thrifty offer for rental at Wellington International Airport?
SEARCHThe following manual/stick-shift vehicles are available to rent from Thrifty at Wellington International Airport:
Toyota Hilux Double
Cargo van
7
4
Manual
What petrol cars does Thrifty offer for rental at Wellington International Airport?
SEARCHThe following petrol cars are available to rent from Thrifty at Wellington International Airport:
Holden Trax
SUV
3
5
Automatic
Toyota Commuter
Minivan
6
12
Automatic
Toyota Highlander
SUV
5
5
Automatic
Toyota Hilux Double
Cargo van
7
4
Manual
Toyota Rav4
SUV
3
5
Automatic
Nearby Thrifty Car Rental Pick-up and Drop-Off Locations
Thrifty Car Rental at Wellington: Popular Questions
Where are the closest Thrifty car rental locations outside Wellington International Airport?
The nearest Thrifty car rental locations outside Wellington International Airport can be found at:
- Wellington - Ferry Port (Interislander Ferry Terminal 290 Aotea Quay, Wellington, 6011) 5.93 KM away.
- Wellington (25 Dixon St, Wellington, 6011, Xx) 7.78 KM away.
- Picton - Ferry Port (Picton Ferry Wharf, 190 High Street, Picton, 7220) 67.59 KM away.
- Blenheim - Airport (Terminal Building, Blenheim, 7206, Xx) 81.36 KM away.
What time is Thrifty open at Wellington International Airport?
Thrifty at Wellington International Airport opening hours are as follows: Monday from 00:00 until 23:59, Tuesday from 00:00 until 23:59, Wednesday from 00:00 until 23:59, Thursday from 00:00 until 23:59, Friday from 00:00 until 23:59, Saturday from 00:00 until 23:59, Sunday from 00:00 until 23:59
Where is the Thrifty Car Rental Desk at Wellington International Airport?
Thrifty rental desk is located at Wellington Airport Terminal, Wellington. Pickup Directions: PRE-REGISTRATION:
Pre-registration is available with your Thrifty rental and can be completed via the following link: https://www.thrifty.co.nz/qbuster/
This will require the renter details and will save time at the rental desk and also allow for express checkout.