Darwin CBD

Monday:08:00-16:00

Tuesday:08:00-16:00

Wednesday:08:00-16:00

Thursday:08:00-16:00

Friday:08:00-16:00

Saturday:08:00-12:00

Sunday:08:00-12:00

Where is the branch located?

Located in the heart of Darwin CBD in the Mitchell Centre shopping centre.

Darwin CBD Information

When returning your rental vehicle to one of our locations please ensure to re-fuel your hire car to the agreed level and leave your parking ticket on the dashboard of your vehicle. Park in the multi-level car park on Level 4. Entrance to our carpark is located on Mitchell Street. Lock your vehicle and return the keys to a staff member in the  office located on the ground floor.

Please enter the car park by the Shadford Lane entrance, park in one of the Thrifty Bays and put the key in the drop box at the front of the office.

We do not offer after hours collection from our City office, any bookings that fall outside of our business hours will need to be collected at our Darwin Airport location.

If you are running late and you won't be able to collect your rental car at the allocated time, it is important to get in touch with the branch you are collecting from so that we can make alternate arrangements. If you have arrived at the branch and it is closed and if you haven't made prior arrangements for an after-hours collection you will need to pick-up your rental car the following day. Please contact our branches during business hours to arrange an alternative pick-up time.

Car Rental Darwin CBD

Darwin is your gateway to the Northern Territory. A natural escape unlike anywhere else on earth, filled with World Heritage-listed National Parks, including Australia’s largest National Park, Kakadu. Darwin also acts as the fly-in zone for many visiting the Tiwi Islands, located 80km north of Darwin. The Tiwi Islands are alive with Aboriginal culture, including traditional artworks and fabrics. You can find art from Tiwi Island artists on every continent on earth, but the best place to see them is Tiwi Islands themselves. With art galleries, centres, workshops and more, you can see and learn the history of the Aboriginal Tiwi people through their intricate creations. Many art centres offer live demonstrations, where the artists paint, carve and weave their work while explaining the importance of the history behind the results. Take home a souvenir of one of these fabulous pieces, straight from the artists themselves.

Many visitors choose to travel from Darwin to Kakadu in their car hire. A 3-hour journey East of Darwin, Kakadu offers unforgettable experiences. See 20,000-year-old art, swim under waterfalls, wander more than 30 designated hiking trails, from the easy treks to multi-day hikes.

Experience the best of Darwin dining and entertainment with your car hire

You cannot travel to Darwin without experiencing world-class dining. With local delicacies, including some of the best and freshest seafood in the world on offer. A must-taste place is the foodie markets. These markets are adored by locals and newcomers alike. For example, the Mindil Beach sunset market has over 300 stalls! They don’t just sell food either, with local artisans and artists making the markets a place of business. Just a 6-minute drive from the city centre, it can be a great way to end a day of exploring.

Other Markets include Parap Village markets, known for their Asian flavour with Thai, Malay, and Chinese inspired street food, all made with the best local ingredients. It also serves as a great place to grab a coffee and enjoy the ocean views.

Malak Marketplace has a little bit of everything. You could grab something to eat or find a unique piece of furniture. Filled with fashion, jewellery and crafts, these can be great to peruse as you enjoy some fresh fruit produce. Support the local industries with these great markets, all within a short driving distance of Darwin Downtown.

It’s wildlife with a hire car

Many people are looking to find unique ways to experience nature during their holiday. We all want to connect with the natural world, and Darwin is perhaps the best place on the planet to do it. See giant crocodiles, kangaroos, lizards, birds and other native plant species you can’t find anywhere else. 

To see the best of what the Northern Territory has to offer outside and around Darwin, it is best to have a Thrifty car hire. Travel down Nature's Way, cruising from Darwin to Katherine, Litchfield and Kakadu, to ensure you get a bit of everything. Book a river cruise and see the jumping crocodiles of the Adelaide River - fear not, they don’t jump into the boat! Or swim in a glass tank inside a clear  crocodile pool for the closest look at these prehistoric reptiles, available at Crocosaurus Cove. Dip into waterfalls, billabongs and trek across the wild countryside. The nature’s way drive can take anywhere from four days to well over a week; it depends on your schedule and what you want to see. Be sure to plan your journey carefully, so you don’t miss out.

With much of the Northern Territory drivable on sealed roads, you can choose to travel how you like. So, enjoy the best of the big NT, and happy driving.

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