Thrifty Travel Tips

Lockdowns are not fun (let’s be honest), but what better way to get through them then making plans for all the amazing things we want to do when we get out. Summer road trips are our thing, so lets plan to make the most of future freedom by jumping in the car with some mates […]

In the depths of winter you might find yourself dreaming about the warmer weather. The good news is that it’s on the horizon, so now is a fantastic time to start planning a getaway. Hire a car from one of our many branches around the North Island and hit the road this spring with Thrifty. […]

Heading to NZ’s favourite winter playground?  Queenstown has so much to offer, and is a must visit slice of NZ paradise.  With exquisite eateries, stunning views, retail therapy and more, the town itself has a fair amount to keep you occupied.  However, we believe (and call us biased), that some of the best attractions around […]

Here at Thrifty we pride ourselves on our excellent customer service, with the aim that you will receive the best possible rental experience when you hire from us. A huge congratulations to our teams at our Auckland, Christchurch and Nelson branches, who have been awarded Rentalcars.com Customer Favourite Awards for 2021. The award is a […]

Ever wanted to try an electric vehicle, but worried about the range and where to charge? The Good Travel Go Electric Tour eGuide, developed in partnership with Eco Villa, is a comprehensive guide book that covers all the information you need to plan an incredible road trip in the central South Island of Aotearoa | New Zealand. The […]

Auckland has something for everyone, with an abundance of activities for all ages and interests.  But if you fancy a drive to escape the hustle and bustle, Auckland’s surrounds offer a variety of amazing experiences. Hop in the car and check out some of our suggestions for North, South, East and West of the city.  […]

We have missed you! The travel bubble is open and we are so excited to welcome our Australian cousins back to the shores of Aotearoa | New Zealand. Quarantine-free travel is now in place and we can’t wait to get our trans-Tasman customers out on the road. Booking your vehicle with confidence is so important […]

Heading to the windy capital city? Check out our favourite family friendly activities in Wellington for all budgets. The best bit – we know the weather can be a little bit wild, so have listed a few indoors options as well. Te Papa Te Papa has something for everyone, with a range of exhibitions and […]

Have you noticed our new Vehicle Quirks QR codes in your Thrifty hire vehicle?  With a move towards less paper consumption, all your hire vehicle details are now accessible via QR code located on your windscreen instead of a print format. Simple scan the Vehicle Quirks QR code with your mobile, this will take you […]

Headed to Christchurch and looking for a great day trip to mix up your break? We love to explore and we know a thing or two about road trips – so we’ve made a list of our favourite day trips from Christchurch. From gorgeous Akaroa to the stunning views of Castle Hill, take a look […]

Update 08 March 2021 The Thrifty team continues to keep a close eye on the Covid-19 situation and making sure we have processes and procedures in place to keep you, our customers, and our staff safe. Location Hours All our 29 locations are open and operational, and working under the current Alert Levels in place […]