We have selected Thrifty Car Rental for your New Zealand Your Way Self Drive journey.

In New Zealand, Thrifty Car Rental operates a network of over 30 locations, including outlets at all major cities and major provincial locations. Every major New Zealand airport is serviced. Thrifty Car Rental also has depots in the ferry terminals at the Wellington and Picton so you don’t have the worry or the extra expense of taking your car on the Interislander Ferry.

Thrifty Car Rental operates high quality, late model vehicles, which are presented fully groomed for you on arrival. The Thrifty Car Rental fleet is constantly being updated and all vehicles are regularly serviced and maintained to a high standard for your comfort and safety.

CONDITIONS

Rates include: Ulimited kilometres and Motor Vehicle Insurance (subject to Accident Damage Excess (ADE)). Rates are calculated on 24 hour period.

Rates exclude: Deposit – Thrifty will collect a deposit upon pick up of the vehicle to cover additional charges such as Accident Excess Reduction (AER), refuelling services and optional extras; a surcharge as per pick up fee for all rental sectors commencing at an airport or ferry terminal; ferry pick up fee – available on a request basis only – and only applicable if collecting car outside the hours of 0800-1800. The fees must be paid direct to Thrifty.

Accident Damage Excess – ADE: Collectable in the event of accident or damage. This amount can be reduced at the time of rental by purchasing Accident Excess Reduction.

Accident Excess Reduction – payable direct to Thrifty to reduce the excess

Refunds & Cancellation Fees: In the event of a cancellation of unused rental period Thrifty Car Rental will not as a matter of course refund any unused portion. Any cancellations received within 48 hours of scheduled pick up or no shows will incur a cancellation fee equivalent to the first day’s hire.

Rental minimum: 1 day

One Way Rental: 3 consecutive days applies on all one way rentals. Multi-Island Hire: Minimum 3 consecutive days any one pick up in each island. A continuous hire rate is available if the second rental is collected within 72 hours, (clients must re-confirm this with Thrifty upon collection of the first car). There is no need to book your vehicle on the ferry as Thrifty has locations at the Wellington and Picton Ferry terminals. For Multi Island hires – to ensure that the next vehicle is available at the Ferry Terminal – Thrifty must be advised of the expected crossover date at the time of reservation. If this is not advised Thrifty will estimate a crossover date and clients must reconfirm this with Thrifty upon or prior to collection of the first vehicle. Failure to confirm with Thrifty the crossover date may result in the customer’s vehicle not being available, especially during peak season.

License: a valid international or country of origin driver’s license is to be presented at the time of rental. Drivers must be 21 years of age or over. No maximum age limit applies. All drivers with a non-English language license must carry either an accurate official translation of this license or an International Drivers permit while driving.

Locations: All rental cars, 4WD’s and minivans are available from all Thrifty locations subject to availability.

For the most up-to-date terms and conditions and more information, see www.utcnewzealand.com.