Darwin Airport (DRW), Darwin, Australia
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Thrifty at Darwin Airport

Darwin International Airport, Airport Terminal, Henry Wrigley Dr, Darwin City NT 0800
0061 136 139
Pick-up instructions
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off instructions
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
Business hours
Mon:
00:00-01:0008:00-23:59
Tue:
00:00-01:0008:00-23:59
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00:00-01:0008:00-23:59
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Key box
No

Customer Ratings and Latest Reviews

Value for money
Ease of finding
Agent helpfulness
Pick-up speed
Drop-off speed
Car cleanliness
Car condition

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Hong Kong
Mazda CX-5
4/11/26

Pros: Excellent.

Cons: No complaint.
Australia
Suzuki Swift
4/8/26

Pros: Thirty was great and I should have called them direct instead of using discoverycars.com huge issues with them. The 400k limit for entire duration is very average and I would suggest others to look at the hire companies that have 1000k included. Car was good. Shame its such a long process ti collect and return this.could be much easier.

Cons: Nice clean fairly new.
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Kluger
4/4/26

Pros: Nothing car keys did not work

Cons: They put a scam fee, they put a location fee, even though it was the location I put in the booking. Do not book with this company
Australia
Mazda CX-3
4/2/26

Pros: Very easy the car was clean service desk staff were excellent
Australia
Toyota Corolla
7/13/25

Pros: Friendly

Cons: Hidden fee throught paid for car took deposit then took more charges out.
Australia
Toyota Hiace
6/16/25

Pros: Thrifty were great. Will book with them direct next time.
Australia
Suzuki Swift
5/31/25

Pros: Car condition and service provided was excellent.

Cons: Took 8 days to receive my deposit back.
Australia
Suzuki Swift
4/24/25

Pros: The staff (Anisn) over the counter was very friendly, helpful and accommodating.
Australia
Toyota Corolla
3/14/25

Pros: Excellent customer service. Free upgrade of vehicle. Complete explanation of rental terms and conditions.

Cons: All good!
Malaysia
Toyota Corolla
2/13/25

Pros: Fast and efficient. Great cars

Cons: difficult to find drop off point
Australia
Toyota Camry
12/29/24

Pros: Good price, on site, no shuttle. Car cleanliness

Cons: Did not have the vehicle I wanted, was very reluctant to tell me what else was available
Australia
Toyota Camry
11/24/24

Pros: Drop off was confusing

Cons: Nice car
Australia
Suzuki Swift
11/15/24

Pros: Easy to pick ap and drop off. Deposit was back in my bank 3 days after returning the car.
Australia
Hyundai i30
5/21/24

Pros: Obliging service agent.
Australia
Mazda CX-5
10/17/23

Pros: Staff were super friendly

Cons: Misleading car choice.
New Zealand
Kia Carnival
8/30/23

Pros: Good, friendly service. Flexible with our needs and happy to help.
Australia
Hyundai i30
8/13/23

Pros: The opening hours at Darwin airport

Cons: Nothing
United States of America (USA)
Mitsubishi ASX
6/19/23

Pros: Car was very clean and staff was very friendly

Cons: Pick up process seemed a little disorganized otherwise everything else was good
New Zealand
Mitsubishi ASX
5/30/23

Pros: Great service from staff both at pick up and drop off. Easy process to find car and clear instructions given for drop off process.

Cons: Maybe add GPS to vehicles and have agent ask renters if they have experienced driving hybrid vehicles and explain how they work if not
Australia
Kia Carnival
4/26/23

Cons: Attended left kiosk before picking up vehicle, I need to catch taxi to city and pick up car next day …. Very unsatisfied no communication from Thrifty staff
Australia
Toyota Corolla
3/13/23

Pros: Great customer service, located inside airport. Just all over great experience
Australia
Hyundai i30
3/11/23

Pros: The representative at the customer service desk was lovely and efficient

Cons: When I called the service centre no one could help me, the lady I spoke with was very rude
Australia
Kia Sportage
10/6/22

Pros: Very quick service with 1am pick-up with small kids..very much appreciated.
Australia
Toyota Yaris
3/31/21

Pros: All the paper work was ready. I was not held up at all.
Australia
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
3/28/21

Cons: Car had an unpleasant aroma. Probably from smoking from previous rental.
Australia
Toyota Yaris
3/12/21

Pros: Quick, easy pick-up and drop-off

Cons: 700km limit for 7 days hire seems very stingy for a place like Darwin
Australia
Toyota Yaris
2/22/21

Pros: Trouble free,from beginning to the end.

Cons: Nothing
Australia
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
1/24/21

Pros: Prompt service, great to have a key drop off box
Australia
Toyota Corolla
11/3/20

Pros: Quick and easy
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:16 PM on 4/24/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Darwin Airport (DRW), Darwin, Australia

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Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65

Rental Conditions

Please check the Rental Conditions for each vehicle prior to booking as some conditions, particularly the deposit and deductible, may vary based on the class of vehicle.

Rate includes
Free cancellation with a full refund up to 48 hours before your pick-up time, Mileage: 500 km per rental, Collision Damage Waiver (deductible: ~€ 3375.00 - € 5400.00), Theft Protection, Roadside Assistance (in the country of pick-up), Third Party Liability (TPL), Free modifications, State Tax, Surcharges.
Rate excludes
The following surcharges may apply: Accident Administration fee, Premium Location surcharge, VAT, Recovery Fee, Airport Surcharge.
An E-Toll is offered in order to avoid violation fees.
An E-toll charge will apply; personal consumption will be charged separately at the end of the rental period.
Driver requirements
Minimum rental age is 21 years.
A young driver fee applies to drivers under the age of 25.

There is no maximum age.
A Senior driver fee is not applied.

The driver license must have been issued by authorized authorities at least 1 year(s) before the date of the commencement of the rental.

Drivers over the age of 75 must present a doctor's certificate of health.
UK customers must bring their DVLA check code along with their photo ID. This check code can be obtained from the DVLA website.
In addition to the regular driver license, an International Driving Permit is also mandatory if the national driver license is not written in English. For driver licenses from countries not party to the International Driving Permit treaty, an official translation of the license must be presented with the original license.
A driver license printed using a non-Roman alphabet (Arabic, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc) must be supplemented by an International Driving Permit.
Please note that the International Driving Permit is valid only if it is accompanied by a regular driver's license, is issued by an official authority or government-authorized organization, and is in physical (not digital) form. Only physical driver's licenses are accepted (not digital versions).
In addition to documents mentioned previously, the customer will need the following: valid driver license, credit card on a main drivers name, Passport or ID card, booking voucher, 2 proofs of home address (e.g. Utility bill), that is valid for at least 3 months before the pick up date.
Deposit and deductible policy

Optional extras and services

Prices for extras are shown on the booking page.


Fuel policy
The vehicle is provided with a full tank of fuel and must be returned with the same amount in order to avoid additional charges.
Alternatively, the renter may purchase a tank full of fuel at the time of rental and return the tank empty.
Additional information
In case of renting at the airport location, the customer must provide a valid flight number in order to make a reservation.
Business hours
Service outside of business hours is available by request and for an additional charge.
Period of time, during regular working hours, when the car is still guaranteed for the customer, if the customer is late for pick up (the grace period) is 29 minutes.
If the customer is late for a return for more than 59 minutes, extra day charges will apply, in addition to any other rental charges.

Pick-up & Drop-off
Mon:  
00:00 - 01:00, 08:00 - 23:59
Tue:  
00:00 - 01:00, 08:00 - 23:59
Wed:  
00:00 - 01:00, 08:00 - 23:59
Thu:  
00:00 - 01:00, 08:00 - 23:59
Fri:  
00:00 - 01:00, 08:00 - 23:59
Sat:  
00:00 - 01:00, 08:00 - 23:59
Sun:  
00:00 - 01:00, 08:00 - 23:59

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