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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$50.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Aerodrome Rd
Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Aerodrome Rd
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$40.29
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Gisborne Downtown
387 Childers Road, Gisborne
Drop-off information
Gisborne Downtown
387 Childers Road, Gisborne
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$54.59
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Gisborne Downtown
387 Childers Road, Gisborne
Drop-off information
Gisborne Downtown
387 Childers Road, Gisborne
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$56.17
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Aerodrome Rd
Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Aerodrome Rd
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$51.47
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne airport, Aerodrome Rd
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Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne airport, Aerodrome Rd
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$52.33
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne Airport
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Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne Airport
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$56.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne Airport Aerodrome Road, Awapuni, Gisborne
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne Airport Aerodrome Road, Awapuni, Gisborne
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$56.83
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne airport, Aerodrome Rd
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Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne airport, Aerodrome Rd
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$58.16
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Aerodrome Rd
Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Aerodrome Rd
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$58.38
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Aerodrome Rd
Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Aerodrome Rd
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$58.38
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Aerodrome Rd
Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Aerodrome Rd
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$58.85
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne Airport
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Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne Airport
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$59.15
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Aerodrome Rd
Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Aerodrome Rd
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$59.57
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Aerodrome Rd
Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Aerodrome Rd
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$59.76
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne airport, Aerodrome Rd
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Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne airport, Aerodrome Rd
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$59.85
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne Airport
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Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne Airport
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$61.85
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne Airport
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Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne Airport
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$64.53
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne airport, Aerodrome Rd
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Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne airport, Aerodrome Rd
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$65.88
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne Airport
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Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne Airport
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$68.09
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne airport, Aerodrome Rd
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Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne airport, Aerodrome Rd
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$70.31
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Aerodrome Rd
Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Aerodrome Rd
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Hyundai Santa Fe 5+2
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$93.76
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne airport, Aerodrome Rd
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Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne airport, Aerodrome Rd
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Hyundai Santa Fe 5+2
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$96.05
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne Airport
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Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne Airport
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Toyota Highlander
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$103.53
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne-Awapuni Regional Airport, Aerodrome Road, Awapuni, Gisborne 4071
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne-Awapuni Regional Airport, Aerodrome Road, Awapuni, Gisborne 4071
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Toyota Hilux
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$109.18
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Gisborne Downtown
387 Childers Road, Gisborne
Drop-off information
Gisborne Downtown
387 Childers Road, Gisborne
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Toyota Hiace
or similar Premium Van
Automatic
12
A/C
5
$124.44
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne-Awapuni Regional Airport, Aerodrome Road, Awapuni, Gisborne 4071
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne-Awapuni Regional Airport, Aerodrome Road, Awapuni, Gisborne 4071
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:29 on 31/10/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 cities near Gisborne
- Top 20 locations near Gisborne
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Gisborne and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 1, 2026)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 5 suppliers in Gisborne in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$62 per day
Average car rental length
7 days
Speed limit within town
30–50 km/h
or
19–31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80–100 km/h
or
50–62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.59 per liter or $6.02 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.41 per liter or $5.34 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.65 per liter or $6.25 per gallon
Top 20 cities near Gisborne
- Whakatanefrom $43.01 per day119.8 km / 74.44 miles away
- Napierfrom $72.10 per day133.5 km / 82.95 miles away
- Rotoruafrom $44.82 per day165.4 km / 102.77 miles away
- Taupofrom $38.10 per day169 km / 105.01 miles away
- Taurangafrom $28.78 per day194.5 km / 120.86 miles away
- Palmerston Northfrom $38.97 per day278.6 km / 173.11 miles away
- Whanganuifrom $44.56 per day292 km / 181.44 miles away
- Waiheke Islandfrom $51.34 per day336.4 km / 209.03 miles away
- New Plymouthfrom $40.92 per day344.6 km / 214.12 miles away
- Aucklandfrom $8.49 per day350 km / 217.48 miles away
- Wellingtonfrom $9.93 per day402.6 km / 250.16 miles away
- Pictonfrom $120.16 per day449.5 km / 279.31 miles away
- Whangareifrom $72.92 per day463 km / 287.69 miles away
- Blenheimfrom $25.33 per day469 km / 291.42 miles away
- Nelsonfrom $27.28 per day502.9 km / 312.49 miles away
- Kerikerifrom $44.53 per day525.7 km / 326.65 miles away
- Christchurchfrom $8.93 per day704.4 km / 437.69 miles away
- Timaru850.6 km / 528.54 miles away
- Dunedinfrom $27.28 per day1,013 km / 629.45 miles away
- Queenstownfrom $11.15 per day1,043.6 km / 648.46 miles away
Top 20 locations near Gisborne
- Napier Airportfrom $72.10 per day133.5 km / 82.95 miles away
- Rotorua Airportfrom $44.82 per day161 km / 100.04 miles away
- Tauranga Airportfrom $28.78 per day194.2 km / 120.67 miles away
- Palmerston North Airportfrom $38.97 per day276.8 km / 172 miles away
- New Plymouth Airportfrom $40.92 per day335.2 km / 208.28 miles away
- Auckland East Tamakifrom $24.24 per day335.2 km / 208.28 miles away
- Auckland Airportfrom $8.49 per day338.8 km / 210.52 miles away
- Waiheke Island Portfrom $51.34 per day339.1 km / 210.71 miles away
- Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom $25.41 per day341.5 km / 212.2 miles away
- Auckland Penrosefrom $61.69 per day341.9 km / 212.45 miles away
- Auckland Onehungafrom $23.53 per day344.2 km / 213.88 miles away
- Auckland (Downtown)from $22.80 per day350 km / 217.48 miles away
- Auckland Glenfieldfrom $24.01 per day358 km / 222.45 miles away
- Auckland Hendersonfrom $24.01 per day358.8 km / 222.95 miles away
- Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom $29.91 per day399.5 km / 248.24 miles away
- Wellington (Downtown)from $22.28 per day402.6 km / 250.16 miles away
- Wellington Airportfrom $9.93 per day403.3 km / 250.6 miles away
- Whangarei Airportfrom $72.92 per day456.9 km / 283.9 miles away
- Nelson Airportfrom $27.28 per day502.9 km / 312.49 miles away
- Christchurch (Downtown)from $24.43 per day704.4 km / 437.69 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
5 rental locations
B
Gisborne (Downtown)
1 rental locations
When to book in Gisborne and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Gisborne?
Car rental prices in Gisborne vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthMarch | Most expensive month July | ||
| Average price $39 | A good deal $54 | Cheapest supplier Ezi Car Rental | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day in Gisborne
$140
$70
$0
$58
in January
Jan
$44
in February
Feb
$38
in March
Mar
$48
in April
Apr
$41
in May
May
Jun
$128
in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
$47
in October
Oct
Nov
$43
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Gisborne is March (when prices average $38.49 per day). This is 1% cheaper than the yearly average and 70% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $127.63).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Gisborne?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Gisborne is December, and the least popular is May.
Monthly searches in Gisborne by pick-up date relative to the average
2.9
1.4
0
2 times in January
Jan
Same as average in February
Feb
0.6 times in March
Mar
0.8 times in April
Apr
0.2 times in May
May
Jun
0.2 times in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
0.6 times in October
Oct
Nov
2.6 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Gisborne?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in December, the average renter keeps their car for 11 days, and in July, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Gisborne
12
6
0
8 days in January
Jan
5 days in February
Feb
6 days in March
Mar
8 days in April
Apr
9 days in May
May
Jun
2 days in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
8 days in October
Oct
Nov
11 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 2 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Ezi Car Rental, Thrifty, Hertz, Budget, Dollar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, small cars, medium cars, premium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $40 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Ezi Car Rental |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | SUV |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | SUV |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota Corolla | 5 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
| Ezi Car Rental | Ford Puma | 5 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Kia Sportage | 5 | SUV |
| Hertz | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | SUV |
| Budget | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | SUV |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota Hilux | 4 | Premium car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 1, 2026)
Prices are lowest during March, starting at $38 for an Economy car and highest in July, when economy cars start at $128. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Gisborne is December, while the least popular month is May.
Gisborne hosts: Thrifty, Ezi Car Rental, Dollar, Hertz, Firefly. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Picking up a rental car at Gisborne Airport (GIS) is typically 14.44% more expensive than at Gisborne Downtown due to airport surcharges. Offices downtown may have lower base rates. Compare both options when booking, keeping in mind the transport cost of reaching the downtown location.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$62
Lowest daily price
$40
Total cars available
37
Top 5 suppliers in Gisborne in 2026
Thrifty
1 location
8.8
Very Good
3 ratings
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
$57–$83
per day
Most popular location
Gisborne airport, Aerodrome Rd
Ezi Car Rental
2 locations
8.8
Very Good
6 ratings
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.5
$40–$109
per day
Most popular location
Gisborne Airport Aerodrome Road, Awapuni, Gisborne
Dollar
1 location
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
$59–$67
per day
Most popular location
Gisborne Airport
Hertz
1 location
8.6
Very Good
4 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$56–$124
per day
Most popular location
Gisborne-Awapuni Regional Airport, Aerodrome Road, Awapuni, Gisborne 4071
Firefly
1 location
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
Most popular location
Aerodrome Rd
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