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Thrifty customer reviews

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2.0 Poor
I rented a Ford Transit van to hold 7 passengers and large amounts of gear for a baseball tournament. Upon arrival I was told the vehicle was not available and a comparable vehicle would cost $500 more for the week. Instead we booked a similar car for the original cost. And now I am fighting for a refund with no reply.
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6.0 Okay
Was advised that we would not require a deposit using Kayak. That was not the case.
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4.0 Mediocre
Quite bad. I have a family of 5 and booked an Intermediate SUV which had a picture of RAV4/Toyota 4Runner in the advertisement. I was given a Kia Seltos instead. I had 4 big suitcases and 4 small carry on bags + an infant seat. To get everything to fit, I had to get the back seats to lean forward so I could get the trunk to close with all the suitcases in it. Imagine what my kids went through in the back seat for a 1.5 hour drive from Banff to Calgary! Very disappointed!! Either be honest and advertise a Kia Seltos for an intermediate SUV or accomodate your customers needs!
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10.0 Wonderful
The customer rep who assisted us when we picked up the car maybe had the best customer service I've ever experienced renting a car. It did not seem like he was trying to trick us into paying more for something we didn't need, very clear instructions, extremely friendly and informative. The shuttle and drop off process was very fast and easy to navigate.
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10.0 Wonderful
The whole experience was great. I was a bit surprised with the cost for renting a vehicle however.
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10.0 Wonderful
Efficient and quick to process
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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.
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10.0 Wonderful
Excellent. Easy in and out
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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.

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Thrifty car hire prices in New Zealand

These are the best prices for 7-14 Jul.
Suzuki Swift car
Suzuki Swift
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
$34/day
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Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
$35/day
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Opel Zafira Tourer car
Opel Zafira Tourer
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
$274/day
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Toyota Camry car
Toyota Camry
or similar Large
5
2
4-5
$101/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
$71/day
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Toyota Highlander car
Toyota Highlander
or similar 4WD
5
2
4-5
$52/day
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Class Luxury Van car
Class Luxury Van
or similar Van
5
5
4-5
$175/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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Ford Ranger car
Ford Ranger
or similar Pickup truck
5
3
2/4
$61/day
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado car
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar 4WD
5
5
4-5
$86/day
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Mitsubishi ASX car
Mitsubishi ASX
or similar 4WD
4
2
4-5
$35/day
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Nissan X-Trail car
Nissan X-Trail
or similar 4WD
5
3
4-5
$44/day
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Mitsubishi Outlander car
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar 4WD
5
3
4-5
$44/day
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Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
$72/day
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Class Commercial Truck car
Class Commercial Truck
or similar Commercial
5
3
2/4
$170/day
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Class Special Van car
Class Special Van
or similar Van
5
5
4-5
$189/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

Monday05:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Tuesday00:00 - 02:0005:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 02:0005:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 02:0005:00 - 23:59
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
$59/day
$37/day

Top tips for hiring a car from Thrifty

  • 25% of our users found car hire from Thrifty for $52 or less
  • Book your car hire from Thrifty at least 12 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Small 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 $102 per day.

  • What is the most popular car hire from Thrifty?

    Intermediate (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type from Thrifty.

  • How many car hire locations does Thrifty have?

    Thrifty has 3,541 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 $711 per week ($102 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 $3,047 per month ($102 per day).

Everything you need to know for your Thrifty car rental