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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£37.72
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
£29.97
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Gisborne Town Centre
387 Childers Road, Gisborne
Drop-off information
Gisborne Town Centre
387 Childers Road, Gisborne
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£40.60
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Gisborne Town Centre
387 Childers Road, Gisborne
Drop-off information
Gisborne Town Centre
387 Childers Road, Gisborne
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£41.78
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
£38.28
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
£38.92
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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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
£42.03
per day
Free cancellation
8.9
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne Airport Aerodrome Road, Awapuni, Gisborne
The rental desk is located in the terminal building. Please follow signs to the car hire 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
£42.27
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
£43.26
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
£43.42
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
£43.42
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
£43.77
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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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£43.99
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
£44.31
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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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£44.44
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
£44.51
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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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£46.00
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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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£47.99
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
£48.99
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
£50.64
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
£52.30
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
£69.73
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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Hyundai Santa Fe 5+2
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
£71.44
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 Highlander
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
£77.00
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 hire 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
£81.20
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Gisborne Town Centre
387 Childers Road, Gisborne
Drop-off information
Gisborne Town Centre
387 Childers Road, Gisborne
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Toyota Hiace
or similar Premium Van
Automatic
12
A/C
5
£92.55
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 hire 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 00:20 on 02/11/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 7 cities near Gisborne
- Top 3 locations near Gisborne
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Gisborne and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 2 Nov 2026)
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 5 suppliers in Gisborne in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
£48 per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
30–50 km/h
or
19–31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80–100 km/h
or
50–62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
£1.18 per litre or £4.47 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.05 per litre or £3.97 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.23 per litre or £4.66 per gallon
Top 7 cities near Gisborne
- Taupostarting at £28.34 per day169 km / 105.01 miles
- Cambridge238.8 km / 148.38 miles
- Palmerston Northstarting at £37.70 per day278.6 km / 173.11 miles
- Wellingtonstarting at £13.42 per day402.6 km / 250.16 miles
- Christchurchstarting at £5.51 per day704.4 km / 437.69 miles
- Dunedinstarting at £38.85 per day1,013 km / 629.45 miles
- Queenstownstarting at £11.04 per day1,043.6 km / 648.46 miles
Top 3 locations near Gisborne
- Christchurch Airportstarting at £5.51 per day706.1 km / 438.75 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at £38.85 per day1,031.3 km / 640.82 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at £11.04 per day1,043.2 km / 648.21 miles
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?
In which month is car hire in Gisborne the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Gisborne fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthMarch | Most expensive month July | ||
| Average price £31 | A good deal £50 | Cheapest supplier Ezi Car Rental | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Gisborne
£104
£52
£0
£43
in January
Jan
£33
in February
Feb
£29
in March
Mar
£35
in April
Apr
£30
in May
May
Jun
£95
in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
£35
in October
Oct
£45
in November
Nov
£32
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Gisborne is March (when the average price is £28.63 per day). This is 8% less than the yearly average and 70% less than hiring in July (when the average price is £94.92).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Gisborne?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Gisborne is December, and the least popular is May.
Popularity of Car Hire in Gisborne by Monthly Searches
3.2
1.6
0
2.2 times in January
Jan
1.1 times in February
Feb
0.7 times in March
Mar
0.9 times in April
Apr
0.2 times in May
May
Jun
0.2 times in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
0.7 times in October
Oct
0.2 times in November
Nov
2.9 times in December
Dec
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Gisborne?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in December, the average hirer keeps their car for 11 days, and in July, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of hire 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
2 days in November
Nov
11 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire 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 | £30 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Ezi Car Rental |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | SUV |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota Corolla | 5 | Medium 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: 2 Nov 2026)
Prices are lowest during March, starting at £29 for an Economy car and highest in July, when economy cars start at £95. 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 43.51% 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 Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
£48
Lowest daily price
£30
Total cars available
43
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
£43–£97
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
£30–£113
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
£44–£78
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
£43–£93
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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