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Thrifty customer reviews

6.2
OkayBased on 10,000 verified guest reviews
6.9Comfort
6.2Value for money
7.0Cleanliness
6.1Pick-up/Drop-off
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6.8 Okay
Pros:The price charged differed significantly from the price quoted.
Cons:More transparency in up-front cost.
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8.4 Very Good
Pros:Staff was very friendly and efficient
Cons:Access in and out of the location
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10.0 Wonderful
Pros:Friendly Staff
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10.0 Wonderful
Pros:Easy experience from beginning to end. Didn't have Compacts available, so was given a truck. Gas mileage was still ok, though.
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4.0 Mediocre
Pros:I didn"t like it
Cons:it needs service improvement
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4.8 Mediocre
Pros:The guy buy the cars was great.
Cons:The woman at the desk had an incredibly thick accent and apparently you charge $200 more in fees than reported on the site.
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5.2 Fair
Pros:When I went to get the economy car I thought I had ordered, they said I ordered a "managers selection". And the managers selection was a van or a mustang. The truth is when I ordered the car online - the first thing I had to do was choose the type of car I wanted...I chose the economy car then it was stated that the car rental dealer would choose the economy car available. When I got there they said they chose any car they want for you. It doesn't make sense...why does the website even ask you the type of car you want. You are given a false impression and then when you get to the car rental facility, you have to pay much more for the car you want.
Cons:It would be nice if they didn't take advantage of people- sticking them with a car or price tag not ordered.
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6.4 Okay
Pros:The car was comfortable and efficient so we didn't have to overspend on gas.
Cons:1) The price should reflect all the fees (insurance etc.) not only one of 3 or 4, which make the total. Was a very confusing and unpleasant experience with that. 2) I understand that it would be as bonus information, but you could send also some basic travel info with the confirmation email or, preferably, even before. What I mean: about fares that could be incurred (we had to pay 40 euro to enter Switzerland and another 40 to use the autobahn) and similar useful advice. Although you can attract more people showing just the basic price, at least according to my logic, less people are likely to reuse your service after a low-quality experience, such as me and my fellow travelers had.
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5.6 Fair
Pros:When we booked online, the rates were less than competitors.
Cons:Customer service
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5.2 Fair
Pros:The staff were friendly and helpful-we had no problems with them. The car, a Toyota Corolla was great. It was easy to get to from Manhattan and had cars available.
Cons:The price quoted is a bare minimum price. What was supposed to be $560 ended up being $919. Some of it was insurance but none of that was transparent on the website. We were also told that if we wanted to use the EZ pass that is in the car (not our own) there was a mandatory fee of $139 to use it. We've rented from Avis and Enterprise and we never had to pay just to use the EZ pass, before the tolls. Then we were told since we did not want to pay that amount, that we get charged either $15 or $30 by EZ Pass itself every time we go through a toll-that is in addition to the toll itself. We were also charged for an additional driver each day, even though that person is my husband. We have not been charged at other rental companies for that, specifically because the other person is a spouse.

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Thrifty car hire prices in New Zealand

Suzuki Swift car
Suzuki Swift
or similar SMALL
2
2
4-5
M
$42/day
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Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar SMALL
4
2
4-5
M
$42/day
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Nissan Qashqai car
Nissan Qashqai
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
2/4
M
$44/day
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Ford Mondeo car
Ford Mondeo
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
M
$45/day
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Ford Mustang car
Ford Mustang
or similar LARGE
5
2
4-5
M
$69/day
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Suzuki Ignis car
Suzuki Ignis
or similar SUV
2
2
4-5
M
$41/day
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Kia Carnival car
Kia Carnival
or similar VAN
5
5
4-5
M
$65/day
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Class Full-size SUV car
Class Full-size SUV
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
M
$208/day
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BMW 3 Series car
BMW 3 Series
or similar LARGE
5
5
2/4
M
$48/day
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Class Full-size Van car
Class Full-size Van
or similar VAN
5
2
4-5
M
$75/day
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Tesla Model 3 car
Tesla Model 3
or similar LUXURY
5
5
4-5
M
$48/day
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Ford Ranger car
Ford Ranger
or similar PICKUPTRUCK
5
3
2/4
M
$60/day
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Class Premium SUV car
Class Premium SUV
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
M
$62/day
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Class Compact SUV car
Class Compact SUV
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
M
$44/day
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Mitsubishi Outlander car
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$44/day
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Class Intermediate SUV car
Class Intermediate SUV
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$48/day
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Subaru Outback car
Subaru Outback
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
M
$52/day
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Class Commercial Truck car
Class Commercial Truck
or similar COMMERCIAL
5
3
2/4
M
$104/day
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Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
M
$149/day
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Class Special Van car
Class Special Van
or similar VAN
5
5
4-5
M
$177/day
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Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Where can I find Thrifty car hire?

Address

154 Victoria St West

Hours

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday07:30 - 17:30
Sunday07:30 - 17:30

Phone

+64 800 737 070

Address

Andrew Mckee Ave

Hours

Monday05:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Tuesday00:00 - 02:0005:00 - 23:59
Wednesday05:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Thursday05:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Friday00:00 - 02:0005:00 - 23:59
Saturday00:00 - 02:0005:00 - 23:59
Sunday00:00 - 02:0005:00 - 23:59

Phone

+64 800 737 070

Address

Auckland Downtown

Hours

Address

150 Khyber Pass Rd

Hours

Monday08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday08:00 - 16:30
Thursday08:00 - 16:30
Friday08:00 - 16:30
Saturday08:00 - 16:30
Sunday08:00 - 16:30

Phone

+64 9 309 0111

Address

635 Great South Rd

Hours

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday07:30 - 17:30
Sunday07:30 - 17:30

Phone

+64 9 869 2826

Address

635 Great South Rd

Hours

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday07:30 - 17:30
Sunday07:30 - 17:30

Phone

+64 800 737 070

Address

Auckland Apt Domestic Terminal

Hours

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Good to know

Most popular city

Los Angeles

Most popular car type

Standard

Average price

$70/day

Good deal

$47/day

Top tips for hiring a car from Thrifty

  • 25% of our users found car hire from Thrifty for $69 or less
  • Book your car hire from Thrifty at least 7 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Economy car hire from Thrifty is around 34% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about hiring a car from Thrifty

  • How much does it cost to hire a car from Thrifty?

    On average a car hire from Thrifty costs $108 per day.

  • What is the most popular car hire from Thrifty?

    Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type from Thrifty.

  • How many car hire locations does Thrifty have?

    Thrifty has 2,718 hire locations worldwide. Take a look at our Thrifty hire location map to find the best car hire near you.

  • Which countries does Thrifty have car hire locations in?

    Albania, Anguilla, Antigua And Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Caribbean Netherlands, Cayman Islands, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Réunion, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Maarten, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, The Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Türkiye, U.S. Virgin Islands, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City and Western Sahara

  • How much does it cost to hire a car from Thrifty for a week?

    On average a car hire from Thrifty costs $755 per week ($108 per day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car from Thrifty long term for a month?

    On average a car hire from Thrifty costs $3,234 per month ($108 per day).

Everything you need to know for your Thrifty car rental