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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$46.38
per day
In terminal
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$51.01
per day
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Kia Seltos
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$60.27
per day
In terminal
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$66.26
per day
In terminal
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$60.10
per day
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$58.72
per day
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$59.19
per day
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Toyota Hilux
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$115.64
per day
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 19:28 on 21/10/26. 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
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near Gisborne Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Gisborne Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Gisborne Airport
- Car rental statistics
- Top 5 suppliers at Gisborne Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$65 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
$1.60 per liter or $6.06 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.43 per liter or $5.41 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.67 per liter or $6.32 per gallon
Rating
10 / 10
Airport info
Name
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
IATA
GIS
ICAO
NZGS
Overall rating
4.4 / 10
Getting to the airport
6.0
Check-in and departures
6.0
Terminal facilities
4.7
Wi-Fi
2.0
Restaurants and car rental services
4.0
Lounge
4.0
Top 20 locations near Gisborne Airport
- Napier Airportfrom $72.51 per day131 km / 81.4 miles away
- Rotorua Airportfrom $47.69 per day157.6 km / 97.93 miles away
- Tauranga Airportfrom $28.61 per day191 km / 118.68 miles away
- Palmerston North Airportfrom $65.79 per day274.3 km / 170.44 miles away
- New Plymouth Airportfrom $30.70 per day331.7 km / 206.11 miles away
- Auckland East Tamakifrom $24.34 per day332 km / 206.3 miles away
- Auckland Airportfrom $8.54 per day335.6 km / 208.53 miles away
- Waiheke Island Portfrom $102.14 per day336 km / 208.78 miles away
- Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom $25.41 per day338.3 km / 210.21 miles away
- Auckland Penrosefrom $61.87 per day338.7 km / 210.46 miles away
- Auckland Onehungafrom $23.52 per day341 km / 211.89 miles away
- Auckland (Downtown)from $20.68 per day346.8 km / 215.49 miles away
- Auckland Glenfieldfrom $24.01 per day354.9 km / 220.52 miles away
- Auckland Hendersonfrom $24.01 per day355.6 km / 220.96 miles away
- Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom $24.17 per day397.3 km / 246.87 miles away
- Wellington (Downtown)from $19.73 per day400.4 km / 248.8 miles away
- Wellington Airportfrom $15.46 per day401.2 km / 249.29 miles away
- Whangarei Airportfrom $73.33 per day454.1 km / 282.16 miles away
- Nelson Airportfrom $30.26 per day500.2 km / 310.81 miles away
- Christchurch (Downtown)from $12.36 per day702.5 km / 436.51 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Ezi Car Rental
Gisborne Airport Aerodrome Road, Awapuni, Gisborne
B
Thrifty
Gisborne airport, Aerodrome Rd
C
Dollar
Gisborne Airport
D
Hertz
Gisborne-Awapuni Regional Airport, Aerodrome Road, Awapuni, Gisborne 4071
E
Firefly
Aerodrome Rd
When to book at Gisborne Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Gisborne Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Gisborne Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthMarch | Most expensive month January | ||
| Average price $43 | A good deal $56 | Cheapest supplier Ezi Car Rental | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day at Gisborne Airport
$67
$33
$0
$61
in January
Jan
$44
in February
Feb
$34
in March
Mar
$49
in April
Apr
$41
in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
$47
in October
Oct
Nov
$46
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Gisborne Airport is March — when rental costs average $33.93 per day. This is 22% cheaper than the yearly average and 44% cheaper than renting a car in January (when prices average $60.80 per day).
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 is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Gisborne Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car at Gisborne Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in December, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
Monthly searches at Gisborne Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
2.3
1.2
0
1.9 times in January
Jan
1.1 times in February
Feb
0.4 times in March
Mar
0.6 times in April
Apr
0.2 times in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
0.6 times in October
Oct
Nov
2.1 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Gisborne Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in December the average rental period is 12 days, while in April, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days at Gisborne Airport
13
7
0
8 days in January
Jan
5 days in February
Feb
5 days in March
Mar
4 days in April
Apr
9 days in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
8 days in October
Oct
Nov
12 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Ezi Car Rental, Thrifty, Hertz, Budget, Dollar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, small cars, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $46 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 |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota Corolla | 5 | Medium 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 | Ford Puma | 5 | Small car |
| Hertz | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Medium car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)
Prices are lowest during March, starting at $34 for an Economy car and highest in January, when economy cars start at $61. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month at Gisborne Airport is December, while the least popular month is May.
Gisborne Airport hosts: Ezi Car Rental, Thrifty, Dollar, Hertz, Firefly. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Yes, most companies at Gisborne Airport support after-hours returns. Park in the designated return area, lock the car, and drop the keys in the secure drop box. Take timestamped photos of the car's condition after parking to protect yourself.
Usually, yes, if the desk is open. You may be charged for extra hours if you pick up significantly earlier. Rental desks at Gisborne Airport typically operate from 08:00-18:00.
Picking up a rental car at Gisborne Airport (GIS) is typically 14.49% 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.
Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Gisborne Airport
10
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
February
Happiest customers drive
Toyota Corolla
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Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental (rated 8.9 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$65
Lowest daily price
$46
Total cars available
44
Top 5 suppliers at Gisborne Airport in 2026
Ezi Car Rental
8.9
Very Good
4 ratings
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
9.3
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.5
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.4
$46–$116
per day
Gisborne Airport Aerodrome Road, Awapuni, Gisborne
+640800545000 / +6433592721
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:30
Tue
08:00-17:30
Wed
08:00-17:30
Thu
08:00-17:30
Fri
08:00-17:30
Sat
09:30-15:00
Sun
09:00-17:00
Thrifty
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
$52–$88
per day
Gisborne airport, Aerodrome Rd
+640800737070
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00; 19:30-20:30
Tue
08:00-18:00; 19:30-20:30
Wed
08:00-18:00; 19:30-20:30
Thu
08:00-18:00; 19:30-20:30
Fri
08:00-18:00; 19:30-20:30
Sat
08:00-18:00
Sun
08:00-18:00; 19:30-20:30
Dollar
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
$53–$71
per day
Gisborne Airport
+64800243789
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00; 19:30-20:30
Tue
08:00-18:00; 19:30-20:30
Wed
08:00-18:00; 19:30-20:30
Thu
08:00-18:00; 19:30-20:30
Fri
08:00-18:00; 19:30-20:30
Sat
08:00-18:00
Sun
08:00-18:00; 19:30-20:30
Hertz
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
$51–$125
per day
Gisborne-Awapuni Regional Airport, Aerodrome Road, Awapuni, Gisborne 4071
+64068679348
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00; 19:30-20:30
Tue
08:00-18:00; 19:30-20:30
Wed
08:00-18:00; 19:30-20:30
Thu
08:00-18:00; 19:30-20:30
Fri
08:00-18:00; 19:30-20:30
Sat
08:00-18:00
Sun
08:00-18:00; 19:30-20:30
Firefly
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.3
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
Aerodrome Rd
068679348
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00; 19:30-20:30
Tue
08:00-18:00; 19:30-20:30
Wed
08:00-18:00; 19:30-20:30
Thu
08:00-18:00; 19:30-20:30
Fri
08:00-18:00; 19:30-20:30
Sat
08:00-18:00
Sun
08:00-18:00; 19:30-20:30
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