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Thrifty, Geelong - Downtown Car Rental

Thrifty 200+ ratings, 1 reviews

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

10.0 / 10 Excellent

Thrifty - Geelong - Downtown Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

15 York St, GEELONG, 3220, VIC, Victoria

Telephone

+61352225888

Pick-up Instructions

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Drop-off Instructions

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Opening Hours

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Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)
Representative Car ModelsDeposit Amount(approx.)Business Days Required for Refund

Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others.

Pack up ^
USD300-500030-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car rental from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

21 - 99 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 25 years old with charge of USD 16.2306 - 27.5 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit(IDP) is only a translation.You must present your original driving licence with the original IDP at the counter.

Original driving licence + NAATI Translation

The translation of the driver's license certified by the Australian Translation and Accreditation Institute (NAATI) can be used to rent a car and drive in Australia.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full driver's license issued in Australia

Additional Extras

Extras Prices
Extras Prices
Additional driver
Additional driver
Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.
AUD 5.5/day
capped at AUD 27.5
GPS rental
GPS rental
Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.
AUD 19/day
Infant car seat rental
Infant car seat rental
Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months)
AUD 24.2/day
capped at AUD 96.8
Child car seat rental
Child car seat rental
Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌
AUD 24.2/day
capped at AUD 96.8
Child booster seat rental
Child booster seat rental
Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg
AUD 24.2/day
capped at AUD 96.8

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

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Depending on which island to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
Bruny Island, Churchill Island, Phillip Island, Mornington Peninsula, Kangaroo Island
Thrifty will allow the vehicles to be taken to Bruny Island provided you pick up from certain branch. Such as Sydney Airport，Hobart Airport, Hobart City,Adelaide Downtown, Launceston Airport and Launceston City. Please confirm the surcharges with supplier. Customer should be liable for all the damage when transiting the cars. The vehicle insurance deductible may be adjusted,please consult the counter staff for details.

Must-not:

Taking rental cars to following islands is not allowed：
Rottnest Island, Fitzroy Island, Mornington Island, Mariah Island, Magnetic Island, Fraser Island

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

AUD 4000-5500 for other car models.

EUR 1540 for Volvo Xc60,

AUD 0 for Citroen C3,Toyota Auris Hybrid,Mg Zs,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Suzuki Vitara,Kia Stonic,Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,Cubic Metre Van,Fiat Talento,Fiat Scudo Sx,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Jeep Renegade,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Honda City,Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo,Nissan March,Toyota Yaris,Special,Bmw 3 Series,Bmw 5 Series,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Ds Ds7,Bmw X5,Volvo Xc60,Ldv Delivery 9,Van W Lift,Fiat Ducato,Cab Tray-diesel,Tray Ute,Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,Caddy Maxi Life,Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,Kia Sportage Autom. Winter,Bmw X3,J5 Audi Q7,Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,Cubic Metre Curtainsider,4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,Mercedes V-class,Hilux Sw4 Trailblazer,

AUD 5500 for Nissan Versa,

AUD 5500 for Citroen C3,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Auris Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Mg Zs,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Suzuki Vitara,

AUD 6001 for Kia Stonic,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 0 for Fiat Talento,

AUD 0 for Fiat Scudo Sx,

AUD 0 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 6001 for Jeep Renegade,

AUD 7900 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 0 for Honda City,

AUD 0 for Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo,

AUD 0 for Nissan March,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Yaris,

AUD 5500 for Special,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 5 Series,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Ds Ds7,

AUD 6001 for Bmw X5,

AUD 0 for Volvo Xc60,

AUD 0 for Ldv Delivery 9,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD 0 for Fiat Ducato,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Tray Ute,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,

AUD 0 for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,

AUD 7900 for Ford Mustang Gt,

AUD 5500 for Caddy Maxi Life,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage Autom. Winter,

AUD 6001 for J5 Audi Q7,

AUD 0 for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes V-class,

AUD 5500 for Hilux Sw4 Trailblazer,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD 5500 for Toyota C-hr,

AUD 5500 for Opel Movano Xl2 10/12m3,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

AUD 0 for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes Eqa350,

AUD 5500 for Geely Coolray,

AUD 6001 for V5 Audi Q5 Inc. Gps,

AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5,

AUD 0 for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD 0 for Fiorino Kangoo,

AUD 0 for 25 Seat Bus,

AUD 0 for Nissan Sentra,

AUD 0 for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-4wd,

AUD 0 for Metre Truck Lift,

AUD 0 for Toyota Hilux,

AUD 6001 for Kia Carnival, Automatic - Guaranteed 2020/2021 Registered Car,

AUD 5500 for Volvo V60,

AUD 6001 for Ford Mustang,

AUD 0 for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,

AUD 0 for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,

AUD 5500 for Opel Insignia,

AUD 0 for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD 0 for Opel Movano,

AUD 0 for Iveco Daily 12m3,

AUD 0 for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD 0 for Opel Zafira,

AUD 0 for V60 Cc,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 7000 for Vw Caravelle,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for Equipped Toyota Prado-4wd,

AUD 7000 for Description Not Available-diesel,

AUD 0 for Toyota Tundra,

AUD 6001 for V2 Mine Equip 4wd Landcruiser,

AUD 6001 for Cab 3t Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for 4x4 Dual Cab Minespec,

AUD 6001 for Tray Dual Cab-diesel--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab Tray-4wd,

AUD 7000 for Toyota Commuter Bus,

AUD 0 for Special,

AUD 6001 for Spin Adaptada Atendimento Exclusivo Pcd,

AUD 0 for Ford Transit Lara,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

AUD 4000-5500 for other car models.

EUR 1540 for Volvo Xc60,

AUD 0 for Citroen C3,Toyota Auris Hybrid,Mg Zs,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Suzuki Vitara,Kia Stonic,Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,Cubic Metre Van,Fiat Talento,Fiat Scudo Sx,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Jeep Renegade,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Honda City,Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo,Nissan March,Toyota Yaris,Special,Bmw 3 Series,Bmw 5 Series,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Ds Ds7,Bmw X5,Volvo Xc60,Ldv Delivery 9,Van W Lift,Fiat Ducato,Cab Tray-diesel,Tray Ute,Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,Caddy Maxi Life,Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,Kia Sportage Autom. Winter,Bmw X3,J5 Audi Q7,Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,Cubic Metre Curtainsider,4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,Mercedes V-class,Hilux Sw4 Trailblazer,

AUD 0 for Nissan Versa,

AUD 5500 for Citroen C3,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Auris Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Mg Zs,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Suzuki Vitara,

AUD 6001 for Kia Stonic,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 0 for Fiat Talento,

AUD 0 for Fiat Scudo Sx,

AUD 0 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 6001 for Jeep Renegade,

AUD 7900 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 0 for Honda City,

AUD 0 for Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo,

AUD 0 for Nissan March,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Yaris,

AUD 5500 for Special,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 5 Series,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Ds Ds7,

AUD 6001 for Bmw X5,

AUD 0 for Volvo Xc60,

AUD 0 for Ldv Delivery 9,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD 0 for Fiat Ducato,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Tray Ute,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,

AUD 0 for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,

AUD 7900 for Ford Mustang Gt,

AUD 5500 for Caddy Maxi Life,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage Autom. Winter,

AUD 6001 for J5 Audi Q7,

AUD 0 for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes V-class,

AUD 5500 for Hilux Sw4 Trailblazer,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD 5500 for Toyota C-hr,

AUD 5500 for Opel Movano Xl2 10/12m3,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

AUD 0 for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes Eqa350,

AUD 5500 for Geely Coolray,

AUD 6001 for V5 Audi Q5 Inc. Gps,

AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5,

AUD 0 for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD 0 for Fiorino Kangoo,

AUD 0 for 25 Seat Bus,

AUD 0 for Nissan Sentra,

AUD 0 for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-4wd,

AUD 0 for Metre Truck Lift,

AUD 0 for Toyota Hilux,

AUD 6001 for Kia Carnival, Automatic - Guaranteed 2020/2021 Registered Car,

AUD 5500 for Volvo V60,

AUD 6001 for Ford Mustang,

AUD 0 for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,

AUD 0 for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,

AUD 5500 for Opel Insignia,

AUD 0 for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD 0 for Opel Movano,

AUD 0 for Iveco Daily 12m3,

AUD 0 for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD 0 for Opel Zafira,

AUD 0 for V60 Cc,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 7000 for Vw Caravelle,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for Equipped Toyota Prado-4wd,

AUD 7000 for Description Not Available-diesel,

AUD 0 for Toyota Tundra,

AUD 6001 for V2 Mine Equip 4wd Landcruiser,

AUD 6001 for Cab 3t Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for 4x4 Dual Cab Minespec,

AUD 6001 for Tray Dual Cab-diesel--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab Tray-4wd,

AUD 7000 for Toyota Commuter Bus,

AUD 0 for Special,

AUD 6001 for Spin Adaptada Atendimento Exclusivo Pcd,

AUD 0 for Ford Transit Lara,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:

AUD 0 for other car models.

AUD 5500 for Citroen C3,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Auris Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Mg Zs,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Suzuki Vitara,

AUD 6001 for Kia Stonic,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 0 for Fiat Talento,

AUD 0 for Fiat Scudo Sx,

AUD 0 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 6001 for Jeep Renegade,

AUD 7900 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 0 for Honda City,

AUD 0 for Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo,

AUD 0 for Nissan March,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Yaris,

AUD 5500 for Special,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 5 Series,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Ds Ds7,

AUD 6001 for Bmw X5,

AUD 0 for Volvo Xc60,

AUD 0 for Ldv Delivery 9,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD 0 for Fiat Ducato,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Tray Ute,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,

AUD 0 for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,

AUD 7900 for Ford Mustang Gt,

AUD 5500 for Caddy Maxi Life,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage Autom. Winter,

AUD 6001 for J5 Audi Q7,

AUD 0 for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes V-class,

AUD 5500 for Hilux Sw4 Trailblazer,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD 5500 for Toyota C-hr,

AUD 5500 for Opel Movano Xl2 10/12m3,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

AUD 0 for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes Eqa350,

AUD 5500 for Geely Coolray,

AUD 6001 for V5 Audi Q5 Inc. Gps,

AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5,

AUD 0 for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD 0 for Fiorino Kangoo,

AUD 0 for 25 Seat Bus,

AUD 0 for Nissan Sentra,

AUD 0 for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Volvo Xc60,

AUD 0 for Metre Truck Lift,

AUD 0 for Toyota Hilux,

AUD 6001 for Kia Carnival, Automatic - Guaranteed 2020/2021 Registered Car,

AUD 5500 for Volvo V60,

AUD 6001 for Ford Mustang,

AUD 0 for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,

AUD 0 for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,

AUD 5500 for Opel Insignia,

AUD 0 for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD 0 for Opel Movano,

AUD 0 for Iveco Daily 12m3,

AUD 0 for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD 0 for Opel Zafira,

AUD 0 for V60 Cc,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 7000 for Vw Caravelle,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for Equipped Toyota Prado-4wd,

AUD 7000 for Description Not Available-diesel,

AUD 0 for Toyota Tundra,

AUD 6001 for V2 Mine Equip 4wd Landcruiser,

AUD 6001 for Cab 3t Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for 4x4 Dual Cab Minespec,

AUD 6001 for Tray Dual Cab-diesel--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab Tray-4wd,

AUD 7000 for Toyota Commuter Bus,

AUD 0 for Special,

AUD 6001 for Spin Adaptada Atendimento Exclusivo Pcd,

AUD 0 for Ford Transit Lara,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Railway Stations

0.6 mi from Geelong Train Station

0.9 mi from North Geelong Train Station

Hotels

0.1 mi from Best Western Geelong Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

0.1 mi from Quality Hotel Bayside Geelong

0.1 mi from Quest Geelong

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Guest Reviews

Total points： 10.0 / 10 Excellent

  • Vehicle condition: 10.0
  • Vehicle cleanliness: 10.0
  • Spaciousness: 10.0
  • Counter staff: 10.0
  • Pick-up location: 10.0
  • Drop-off location: 10.0
  • Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
  • Drop-off time: 10-30 mins

  • c.Woodall

    Avalon

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Monday, May 5, 2025

    Everything good
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