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Thrifty customer reviews

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2.0 Poor
!!!I WILL NEVER RENT A VEHICLE THROUGH KAYAK OR WITH THRIFTY AGAIN!!! Kayak offers an option to purchase insurance, but it does not apply to Thrifty vehicles. As a result, I had to buy additional insurance directly from Thrifty to ensure our rental was covered for the trip. The total cost ended up being over $600 — and that does not include the 5-day rental itself.
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6.0 Okay
Still haven’t heard about the $75 “gas” replacement fee that was supposed to be refunded if car was returned with a full tank(which it was). The rental lot in st kitts was poorly demarcated and staffed
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10.0 Wonderful
Good vehicle. Very easy process.
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6.0 Okay
Car was dirty and had a tire leak. They swapped it out with no issue. They lack flexibility for adjusting dates.
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8.0 Very Good
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2.0 Poor
My flight was delayed by many hours. I was not able to get to the Thrifty counter before it closed. Although I kept Thrifty apprised of these delays thruout the evening, they still have not honored my request for a full refund. I will need to contact my credit card company to deal with this.
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4.0 Mediocre
Girl at the gate at pickup was very rude
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6.0 Okay
I paid - in response to a Thrifty unsolicited email offer - to skip the counter and go straight to the car. That did not happen at pickup. I had to wait for 2 customers ahead of us. Now I was 20 +/- minutes early because the flight was early. Thrifty msgs and announcements claimed they would track delayed flights and hold rentals open. Seems like that is doable and should be done for early flights. Either that or email the details for direct-to-the car folks more than 30 minutes before car reservation time.
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4.0 Mediocre
Slow check in I was charged one additional day because of only two hours, despite that they initially offered not ti do it The google map link of the drop off location was wrong
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4.0 Mediocre
I was incorrectly charged despite declining collision coverage (which our car insurance already covers) and roadside assistance (which we have through AAA).

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Thrifty car hire prices in New Zealand

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Suzuki Swift car
Suzuki Swift
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
M
$40/day
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Suzuki Baleno car
Suzuki Baleno
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
$43/day
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Suzuki Ignis car
Suzuki Ignis
or similar 4WD
2
2
4-5
M
$44/day
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Kia Carnival car
Kia Carnival
or similar Van
5
5
4-5
M
$132/day
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Mitsubishi Montero car
Mitsubishi Montero
or similar 4WD
5
2
4-5
M
$111/day
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Toyota Previa car
Toyota Previa
or similar Van
5
2
4-5
M
$217/day
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Mazda MX-5 Miata car
Mazda MX-5 Miata
or similar Convertible
5
3
2/4
M
$62/day
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Ford Ranger car
Ford Ranger
or similar Pickup truck
5
3
2/4
M
$67/day
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado car
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar 4WD
5
5
4-5
M
$78/day
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Kia Seltos car
Kia Seltos
or similar 4WD
4
2
4-5
M
$43/day
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Subaru Outback car
Subaru Outback
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
M
$58/day
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Nissan X-Trail car
Nissan X-Trail
or similar 4WD
5
3
4-5
M
$60/day
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Mitsubishi Outlander car
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar 4WD
5
3
4-5
M
$87/day
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Class Commercial Truck car
Class Commercial Truck
or similar Commercial
5
3
2/4
M
$170/day
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Class Special Van car
Class Special Van
or similar Van
5
5
4-5
M
$201/day
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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
Tuesday05:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Wednesday05:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Thursday00:00 - 02:0005:00 - 23:59
Friday05:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Saturday00:00 - 02:0005:00 - 23:59
Sunday05:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00

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

8a Norman Spencer Drive

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

8a Norman Spencer Drive

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
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Good to know

Most popular city

Most popular car type

Average price

Good deal

Auckland
Small
$71/day
$49/day

Top tips for hiring a car from Thrifty

  • 25% of our users found car hire from Thrifty for $64 or less
  • Book your car hire from Thrifty at least 6 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Small car hire from Thrifty is around 55% 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 $95 per day.

  • What is the most popular car hire from Thrifty?

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

  • How many car hire locations does Thrifty have?

    Thrifty has 3,219 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, Algeria, Anguilla, Antigua And Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, 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, El Salvador, 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, Tunisia, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, 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 $666 per week ($95 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 $2,855 per month ($95 per day).

Everything you need to know for your Thrifty car rental