Main Island
The fleet of cars consists of :
Category A (5 doors, air-conditioned) : Peugeot 107, Citroen C1 or equivalent
Category B (5 doors, air-conditioned) : Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207, Citroen C3 or equivalent
Category C (5 doors, air-conditioned) : Peugeot 308, Citroen C3 BVA, C3 Picasso, Citroen C4 or equivalent
Category D (5 doors, air-conditioned) : Peugeot 307 SW, Peugeot 307 automatic, Citroen C4 BVA or equivalent
Category K (5 doors, air-conditioned) : Kia Sorento, Minibus 9 seats or equivalent
CAR RENTAL POLICY
UNLIMITED MILEAGE – FULL INSURANCE INCLUDED
THRIFTY:
Collision Damage Bond :
Category A, B, C, D : 140 000 CFP / 1 174 euros
Category K : 220 000 CFP / 1 844 euros
The renter will be charged maximum for the collision bond (non-waiverable excess) if the car is damaged. Beyond this amount, the full insurance will cover any additional expense.
Vehicles will not be delivered without payment of this Collision Damage Bond (credit card imprint).
Age :
Minimum age: 25. Maximum: 69 (for 69+, please consult us)
Driver must have held a driving licence for a minimum of 3 years
Pick up and Drop off:
Tontouta International Airport, Magenta Airport, Thrifty office in the city and all Noumea hotels.
The car must be dropped off with same level of fuel as on delivery and in a clean condition, otherwise clients will be charged as follow : Fixed price for cleaning - Interior: 3 000 CFP / 25,14 euros - Exterior: 3 000 CFP / 25,14 euros - Fixed price for refuelling : 2 500 CFP / 21 euros per quarter of a tank.
Please note that since the the Chambre of Commerce has established an airport tax for the Rental Car companies, customers have to pay a fee of 1050 CFP / 8.80 Euros for having rental car pick-up and drop-off at Tontouta International Airport (one fee per contract).
Additionnal cost for a baby seat or a booster seat :
- Baby seat : 1 000 CFP / 8.38 Euros per lease
- Booster seat : 500 CFP / 4.14 Euros per lease
The above conditions are the general ones. Depending on the car rental company used, they can be modified.
Fines : Any unpaid fines incurred during the car rental period will be debited to the renter's credit card, together with an administration fee of 5000 CFP / 41.90 Euros.
Following rates are per car per day.
| 1 TO 6 CONSECUTIVE DAYS | Arc en Ciel price |
| Category A | 5 800 CFP 48,60 |
| Category B | 7 250 CFP 60,76 |
| Category C | 8 100 CFP 67,88 |
| Category D | 9 550 CFP 80,03 |
| Category K | 12 300 CFP 103,07 |
| MORE THAN 7 CONSECUTIVE DAYS | Arc en Ciel price |
| Category A | 4 830 CFP 40,48 |
| Category B | 5 800 CFP 48,60 |
| Category C | 6 640 CFP 55,64 |
| Category D | 7 800 CFP 65,36 |
| Category K | 10 610 CFP 88,91 |
| 1 TO 6 CONSECUTIVE DAYS | Arc en Ciel price |
| Category A | 6 300 CFP 52,79 |
| Category B | 8 200 CFP 68,72 |
| Category C | 9 500 CFP 79,61 |
| Category D | 10 000 CFP 83,80 |
| Category K | 14 000 CFP 117,32 |
| MORE THAN 7 CONSECUTIVE DAYS | Arc en Ciel price |
| Category A | 5 000 CFP 41,90 |
| Category B | 6 400 CFP 53,63 |
| Category C | 7 400 CFP 62,01 |
| Category D | 8 200 CFP 68,72 |
| Category K | 11 000 CFP 92,18 |


