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Thrifty in Melbourne (Downtown)
Shop 3/8 Franklin St
0061 136 139
Drop-off instructions
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
Business hours
Mon:
07:30-17:00
Tue:
07:30-17:00
Wed:
07:30-17:00
Thu:
07:30-17:00
Fri:
07:30-17:00
Sat:
08:00-16:00
Sun:
08:00-16:00
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
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
KL
New Zealand
Hyundai i30
2/1/25
Pros: Drop off was so simple at the airport
Cons: Couldn't pay cash for the outstanding monies and wasn't identified in the contract. Also couldn't use 2 different cards. Wasn't told that the car had been changed but found out when pushed the unlock as could not find the car. Couldn't get the car out as other cars parked in the way
KO
Singapore
Mazda CX-5
12/18/24
Cons: The car came was not what we ordered and it was smaller.
TT
Singapore
Toyota Corolla
12/17/23
Pros: Agent was helpful and efficient. Although we booked the car from 8am to 5.30pm, the agent said we could return it at 8am the next day without extra charge.
Cons: The car was supposed to be picked up at 8am, only got it at 8.40am. The gate to the carpark closes at 5.30pm, so one needs to be back by then, or else, to return it the next morning.
IK
New Zealand
Toyota Corolla
11/22/23
Pros: I rate Thrifty highly because of hassle free registration and car pick up. The car bond was set at only 100 dollars
Cons: None
HB
Australia
Mazda CX-5
11/12/23
Pros: Very efficient and helpful
Cons: Nothing
Most popular car rental deals
Downtown
Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
$37.20 per day
Downtown
Compact
Hyundai i30 or similar
$38.55 per day
Downtown
Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
$40.47 per day
Downtown
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-30 or similar
$46.56 per day
Downtown
Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX-5 or similar
$52.14 per day
Downtown
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
$54.76 per day
Downtown
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
$62.57 per day
Downtown
Full-size
Kia Carnival or similar
$80.40 per day
Downtown
Full-size Van
Kia Carnival or similar
$80.40 per day
Downtown
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger or similar
$95.47 per day
Downtown
Premium SUV
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar
$97.38 per day
Downtown
Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
$38.69 per day
Downtown
Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
$40.10 per day
Downtown
Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
$42.10 per day
Downtown
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
$48.42 per day
Downtown
Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX-5 or similar
$54.22 per day
Downtown
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
$56.94 per day
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Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
$63.48 per day
Downtown
Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
$63.48 per day
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Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
$65.07 per day
Downtown
Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
$66.34 per day
Downtown
Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
$66.34 per day
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Compact SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
$66.56 per day
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Compact SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
$66.56 per day
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Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX-5 or similar
$70.29 per day
Downtown
Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX-5 or similar
$70.29 per day
Downtown
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
$73.49 per day
Downtown
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
$73.49 per day
Downtown
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
$83.09 per day
Downtown
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
$83.09 per day
Downtown
Full-size
Kia Carnival or similar
$83.62 per day
Downtown
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger or similar
$98.81 per day
Downtown
Premium SUV
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar
$100.79 per day
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Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger or similar
$121.74 per day
Downtown
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger or similar
$121.74 per day
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Premium SUV
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar
$124.06 per day
Downtown
Premium SUV
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$124.06 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 9:38 AM on 4/16/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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, Unlimited mileage, Collision Damage Waiver (deductible: ~€ 3095.00 - € 4955.00), Theft Protection, Roadside Assistance (in the country of pick-up), Third Party Liability (TPL), Free modifications, State Tax.
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.
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 accompanied by the regular driver license. 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.
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 accompanied by the regular driver license. 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
A deposit will be blocked on the customer's credit card and will be released within 30 days after drop-off.
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.
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.
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:
07:30 - 17:00
Tue:
07:30 - 17:00
Wed:
07:30 - 17:00
Thu:
07:30 - 17:00
Fri:
07:30 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 16:00
Sun:
08:00 - 16:00
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