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THRIFTY CAR RENTAL

Thrifty Car Rental is New Zealand owned and operated, offer one of the youngest fleets in New Zealand and have over twenty locations throughout New Zealand.

 

ECMR/ECAR - Toyota Echo (or similar)
Compact Manual or Automatic
5 door manual or automatic, 1.3 Litre, air conditioning, radio with CD player, air bag, central locking, seats 3, luggage capacity 2 small suitcases
Other cars in this category: Holden Barina.

Daily Rate

Until 31 Oct 2005

1 Nov 2005 - 31 Mar 2006

 

 

 

3 – 6 days

$57.00 77.50

7 – 13 days

$54.50 73.50

14 - 20 days

$51.50 70.50

21 + Days

$48.50

66.00

 

CCAR - Toyota Corolla (or similar)
Mid Size Automatic
4 door sedan or 5 door hatch, 1.6 - 1.8 litre, automatic, air conditioning, radio with CD player, central locking, seats 4, luggage capacity 2 medium and 1 small suitcase.
Other vehicles in this category: Nissan Pulsar, Mazda 3.

Daily Rate

Until 31 Oct 2005

1 Nov 2005 - 31 Mar 2006

 

 

 

3 – 6 days

$73.50 $98.00

7 – 13 days

$70.50 $92.50

14 - 20 days

$66.00 $88.00

21 + days

$63.00 $83.50



ICMR - Nissan Pulsar (or similar)
Mid Size Manual
4 or 5 door, 1.8 - 2.2 litre, manual, air conditioning, radio with CD player, air bag(s), central locking. Seats 5, luggage capacity: 2 medium and 1 small suitcases. Also in this category, Toyota Corolla.

Daily Rate

Until 31 Oct 2005

1 Nov 2005 - 31 Mar 2006

 

 

 

3 – 6 days

$75.00 $98.00

7 – 13 days

$72.00 $93.50

14 - 20 days

$67.50 $88.00

21 + days

$64.50 $83.50

 

ICAR - Mazda 6 (or similar)
Standard Automatic

4  or 5 door sedan, hatch or wagon, 2.0 - 2.3 litre, automatic, air conditioning, radio with CD player, air bag(s), central locking, seats 5, luggage capacity: 2 large and 1 small suitcases. Other vehicles in this category: Nissan Primera, Toyota Avensis, Toyota Camry, Ford  Mondeo.

Daily Rate

Until 31 Oct 2005

1 Nov 2005 - 31 Mar 2006

 

 

 

3 – 6 days

$79.00 $108.50

7 – 13 days

$74.50 $102.50

14 - 20 days

$70.50 $96.50

21 + days

$67.50

$92.50

 

FCAR - Ford Falcon (or similar)
Full Size Automatic
 
4 door, 3.0 - 4.0 litre, 6 cylinder, automatic, air conditioning, radio with CD player, air bags, ABS brakes, central locking. Seats 5, luggage capacity: 3 large and 1 small suitcase.
Also in this category : Holden Commodore, Nissan Maxima

Daily Rate

Until 31 Oct 2005

1 Nov 2005 - 31 Mar 2006

 

 

 

3 – 6 days

$88.00 $120.00

7 – 13 days

$83.50 $112.50

14 - 20 days

$79.00 $107.00

21 + days

$75.00 $101.00

 

FWAR - Holden  VY Commodore Wagon (or similar)
Full Size Wagon
5 door, 3.8 - 4.0 litre, 6 cylinder, automatic, air conditioning, am/fm tape deck, cd player, dual air bags, cruise control, ABS brakes, independent rear suspension, six function trip computer, electric seat adjustment, remote central locking. Seats 5, luggage capacity: 3 large and 1 small suitcase. 

Daily Rate

Until 31 Oct 2005

1 Nov 2005 - 31 Mar 2006

 

 

 

3 – 6 days

$104.00 $129.00

7 – 13 days

$99.50 $123.00

14 - 20 days

$94.00 $115.50

21 + days

$89.50

$110.00

 

IFAR - Toyota RAV 4
Mid Size 4WD

5 door, 2.4 litre, full-time 4WD, automatic, air conditioning, CD player, ABS brakes, central locking.  Seats 5, luggage capacity: 2 large and 2 small suitcases.

Daily Rate

Until 31 Oct 2005

1 Nov 2005 - 31 Mar 2006

 

 

 

3 – 6 days

$121.50 $129.00

7 – 13 days

$114.00 $123.00

14 - 21 days

$108.50 $115.50

21 + days

$102.50

$110.00

 

FFAR - Toyota Prado
Full Size 4WD

5 door, 2.4 litre, full-time 4WD, automatic, air conditioning, CD player, ABS brakes, central locking.  Seats 5, luggage capacity: 2 large and 2 small suitcases.

Daily Rate

Until 31 Oct 2005

1 Nov 2005 - 31 Mar 2006

 

 

 

3 – 6 days

$132.50 $153.50

7 – 13 days

$125.00 $144.50

14 - 21 days

$118.50 $136.50

21 + days

$112.00

$130.00

 

LVAR - Toyota Previa
Luxury Van

5 door, 2.4 litre, automatic, front and rear air conditioning, radio with tape deck or CD player, seat belts for all seats, air bags, ABS brakes, folding rear seats, central locking. Seats 8, luggage capacity: 2 large and 2 small suitcases.

Daily Rate

Until 31 Oct 2005

1 Nov 2005 - 31 Mar 2006

 

 

 

3 – 6 days

$131.50 $153.50

7 – 13 days

$126.00 $145.00

14 - 21 days

$118.50 $137.50

21 days +

$112.50

$130.50

 

XVAR - Ford Transit
Mini Bus
4 door, 2.5 litre turbo-diesel, LWB, automatic, radio with CD player, seat belts for all seats, dual air conditioning, central locking, 12 seats, luggage cage in rear.  Seats 12, luggage capacity: 5 large and 5 small suitcases.

Daily Rate

Until 31 Oct 2005

1 Nov 2005 - 31 Mar 2006

 

 

 

3 – 6 days

$146.50 $159.50

7 – 13 days

$139.00 $152.00

14 - 21 days

$130.50 $143.50

21 + days

$124.50

$136.00


Supplementary equipment available:

  • Baby and Car Seats

  • Snow Racks

  • Chains

Disclaimer: The vehicles featured here are a guide only. Dimensions are nominal. Vehicles, accessories and dimensions may vary from location to location. Not all vehicles are available at all locations. Not all vehicles have air-conditioning or extras as described. All vehicles are subject to availability.

Thrifty Car Rentals – Terms & Conditions


The following is a summary of Thrifty Terms & Conditions – refer to contract at Thrifty counter for full terms and conditions. Rates and conditions are subject to change without notice.

(Rates mentioned in Terms & Conditions INCLUDE GST)

RATES INCLUDE:

  • Rental Car hire on an unlimited kilometre basis

  • Vehicle Insurance (subject to accident damage excess)

  • Car delivery to airport or clients accommodation.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Accident Damage Excess & Bond:
Groups ECMR - FWAR

NZ$1687.50 Accident Damage Excess (ADE) applies.

Groups IFAR, FFAR, LVAR & XVAR

NZ$2813.00 Accident Damage Excess (ADE) applies.

The bond as detailed above which is the excess is payable at commencement of hire & is refunded in full upon return of vehicle in clean condition with no damage to vehicle or third party property.

Accident Excess Reduction:
Accident Excess Reduction (AER) is available to reduce the insurance excess as listed below. This is payable at the Thrifty Rental counter at the commencement of your hire.

1)       Groups ECMR – FWAR to reduce excess to NZ$225
$  16.88 per day
$  84.40 per week (7 days)
$337.50 per month (28-30 days)

 

2)       Groups IFAR, FFAR, LVAR & XVAR to reduce excess to NZ$281.25
$  19.13 per day
$  95.65 per week (7 days)
$382.50 per month (28-30 days)
 

3)       Groups LTAR & LDAR to reduce excess to NZ$562.50
$19.13 per day
$95.63 per week (7 days)
$382.50 per month (28-30 days)

Rates:
Rental days are calculated on a 24 hour basis. When returning the vehicle Thrifty allows a grace period of 59 minutes after which an extra full day will be charged.

Rental Minimum:
Each rental must be for a minimum of three or more consecutive days.

Inter-Island rentals:
On inter-city (one way) rentals involving both North & South Islands, vehicles cannot be taken on the inter-island ferry. Renters must leave their vehicle on one island and collect another rental vehicle on the next island. Each rental must be for a minimum of three days and the second or subsequent rentals must be picked up within 24 hours of returning the previous rental.

Inter-City (one way) rentals:
A one way rental fee does not apply provided the rental extends for a minimum of 3 consecutive days on any given island.

Airport/ Ferry Fee:
Vehicle collections from Airport/ Ferry terminals are subject to a fee of NZ$16.88 to be paid direct at time of vehicle collection.

Driver Requirements:
The minimum rental age is 21 years. All intending drivers must present a valid full national driving license, which has been held for at least one year. A current International driving license must accompany driving licenses issued in a language other than English.