Vehicle returns in the Car Park-Lvl 1 of the Domestic car park building and the car rental return area of the International terminal. Allow an additional 10 to 15 minutes prior to the flight check-in time for car rental return.
Brisbane Airport
Monday:05:00-00:00
Tuesday:05:00-00:00
Wednesday:05:00-00:00
Thursday:05:00-00:00
Friday:05:00-00:00
Saturday:05:00-23:00
Sunday:05:00-00:00
Where is the branch located?
We conveniently offer four counters to collect your vehicle, two in the Domestic terminal (Qantas & Virgin ends), one in the domestic carpark (follow signs across the skywalk take elevators to Lvl 1). One counter is also located on the second level of the International terminal.
Brisbane Airport Information
After hours drop off available- 00.00-06.00
Domestic After hours Return: Vehicle returns in the Car Park – Lvl 1 of the Domestic car park building. Key drop box is situated on the back wall of the car park office.
International After Hours return: Vehicle returns in the Carpark International rental vehicle return area. Key Drop Box is situated at Thrifty International Counter on Level 2.
Not available at this location.
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.
Car Rental Brisbane Airport
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