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Thrifty customer reviews

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2.0 Poor
The car itself was nice, but our experience with Thrifty was extremely disappointing. We had a reservation in our name, yet we waited over an hour to receive our vehicle. There were no other customers waiting for cars at the time—they simply did not have our vehicle cleaned and ready when we arrived. During the wait, we were offered an upgraded vehicle for an additional $200. When we declined the extra charge, we were left waiting for over an hour for the car we had originally reserved. To make matters worse, we filled the tank at a gas station immediately before returning the vehicle. The fuel level was actually higher than when we picked it up, which Thrifty had considered a full tank. Despite this, we were charged for two additional gallons of fuel ($31.00) after returning the car. Between the excessive wait time, the attempt to upsell us while our reserved vehicle wasn't available, and the inaccurate fuel charge, this was a very frustrating experience. Even with the $50 future rental discount they offered as compensation, we will not be renting from Thrifty again.
T
10.0 Wonderful
Excellent. Easy in and out
A
2.0 Poor
We reserved the car but no cars were available when we got there. Careful about their scams
J
10.0 Wonderful
I loved that they noticed the fuel tank was not full and they discounted the fuel charge on my bill.
A
10.0 Wonderful
Exelente experience Thks
A
10.0 Wonderful
I thought the staff was great. Also, the car was good. I’ve rented a lot of cars lately, and they are usually dirty, not well maintained, I even had to buy a windshield wiper for one of them on my way to a trip. I had no issues with this vehicle, it was clean and in great shape.
A
6.0 Okay
Very difficult to find the rental agency (pickup) and then the parking lot (drop off). They don't give you the right address or any specific instruction
A
2.0 Poor
Very poor customer service. The car wasn’t ready when I got there and they also didn’t give me the car I was promised!! I was charged for an SUV but I was given a Toyota Camry. I feel ripped off! Very poor service!
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6.0 Okay
Drop off unacceptable
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6.0 Okay
I had requested a SUV and got a car instead, As a tall person this is not an easy in and out.

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Thrifty car hire prices in New Zealand

These are the best prices for 30 Jun - 7 Jul.
Suzuki Swift car
Suzuki Swift
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
$34/day
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Hyundai i30 car
Hyundai i30
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
$34/day
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Opel Zafira Tourer car
Opel Zafira Tourer
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
$321/day
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Toyota Camry car
Toyota Camry
or similar Large
5
2
4-5
$130/day
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Kia Sportage car
Kia Sportage
or similar 4WD
2
2
4-5
$40/day
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Kia Carnival car
Kia Carnival
or similar Van
5
5
4-5
$59/day
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Toyota Highlander car
Toyota Highlander
or similar 4WD
5
2
4-5
$50/day
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Class Luxury Van car
Class Luxury Van
or similar Van
5
5
4-5
$176/day
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Mazda MX-5 Miata car
Mazda MX-5 Miata
or similar Convertible
4
2
2/4
$48/day
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Class Full-size Truck car
Class Full-size Truck
or similar Pickup truck
5
2
2/4
$48/day
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado car
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar 4WD
5
5
4-5
$58/day
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Kia Stonic car
Kia Stonic
or similar 4WD
4
2
4-5
$35/day
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Toyota RAV4 car
Toyota RAV4
or similar 4WD
5
3
4-5
$41/day
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Mitsubishi Outlander car
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar 4WD
5
3
4-5
$43/day
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Class Commercial Truck car
Class Commercial Truck
or similar Commercial
5
3
2/4
$110/day
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Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
$158/day
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Class Special Van car
Class Special Van
or similar Van
5
5
4-5
$177/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

+64 800 243 789

Address

Andrew Mckee Ave

Hours

Monday00:00 - 02:0005:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 02:0005:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 02:0005:00 - 23:59
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

+64 800 243 789

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 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday07:30 - 17:00
Sunday07:30 - 17:00

Phone

+64 800 737 070

Address

8a Norman Spencer Drive

Hours

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday07:30 - 17:00
Sunday07:30 - 17:00

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
$58/day
$41/day

Top tips for hiring a car from Thrifty

  • 25% of our users found car hire from Thrifty for $53 or less
  • Book your car hire from Thrifty at least 8 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Medium car hire from Thrifty is around 21% 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 $103 per day.

  • What is the most popular car hire from Thrifty?

    Standard (Skoda Superb or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type from Thrifty.

  • How many car hire locations does Thrifty have?

    Thrifty has 3,534 car hire locations worldwide. Take a look at our Thrifty car hire location map to find the best car 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, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, 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 $724 per week ($103 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 $3,101 per month ($103 per day).

Everything you need to know for your Thrifty car rental