Car Hire in Gisborne
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Ford Puma
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€24.55
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
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 Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
4
2
A/C
4
€40.71
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Aerodrome Rd
Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Aerodrome Rd
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Mitsubishi ASX
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€28.95
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Terminal Building
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
2
A/C
4
€26.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Terminal Building
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€32.15€33.84
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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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Mitsubishi Eclipse
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€32.61
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Gisborne Downtown
387 Childers Road, Gisborne
Drop-off information
Gisborne Downtown
387 Childers Road, Gisborne
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
€32.93
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Aerodrome Rd
Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Aerodrome Rd
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All-wheel drive
This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
Free additional driver
Toyota RAV4
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
€34.37
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Gisborne Downtown
387 Childers Road, Gisborne
Drop-off information
Gisborne Downtown
387 Childers Road, Gisborne
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
€38.38
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Terminal Building
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
€39.10
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Terminal Building
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€42.26
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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
2
A/C
5
€42.36€44.58
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€43.21€45.48
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
€43.55
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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
3
A/C
5
€46.92
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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
3
A/C
5
€47.46€49.96
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne airport, Aerodrome Rd
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne airport, Aerodrome Rd
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All-wheel drive
This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€47.97€50.49
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne airport, Aerodrome Rd
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne airport, Aerodrome Rd
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All-wheel drive
This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€48.31
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Aerodrome Rd
Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Aerodrome Rd
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Mitsubishi ASX
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€48.39
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Terminal Building
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High deposit
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All-wheel drive
This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
Free additional driver
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
€53.65
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Gisborne Downtown
387 Childers Road, Gisborne
Drop-off information
Gisborne Downtown
387 Childers Road, Gisborne
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€54.68€57.55
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne airport, Aerodrome Rd
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Gisborne airport, Aerodrome Rd
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Low deposit
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4x4
This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
Free additional driver
Toyota Hilux
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
€57.16
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Gisborne Downtown
387 Childers Road, Gisborne
Drop-off information
Gisborne Downtown
387 Childers Road, Gisborne
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
All-wheel drive
This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
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Toyota Kluger
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
€69.74
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Aerodrome Rd
Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Aerodrome Rd
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Toyota Kluger
or similar Premium Estate/Wagon
Automatic
7
3
A/C
4
€76.17
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Aerodrome Rd
Drop-off information
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Aerodrome Rd
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 19:12 on 06/11/25. 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
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 6 suppliers in Gisborne in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
€57 per day
Average car hire length
6 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
€1.37 per litre or €5.19 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
€1.22 per litre or €4.62 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€1.42 per litre or €5.38 per gallon
Top 7 cities near Gisborne
- Taupostarting at €26.01 per day165.1 km / 102.59 miles
- Cambridge235.3 km / 146.21 miles
- Palmerston Northstarting at €24.33 per day274.3 km / 170.44 miles
- Wellingtonstarting at €17.63 per day401.2 km / 249.29 miles
- Christchurchstarting at €8.62 per day704.1 km / 437.51 miles
- Dunedinstarting at €24.97 per day1,029.4 km / 639.64 miles
- Queenstownstarting at €6.28 per day1,040.9 km / 646.79 miles
Top 3 locations near Gisborne
- Christchurch Airportstarting at €8.62 per day704.1 km / 437.51 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at €24.97 per day1,029.4 km / 639.64 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at €6.28 per day1,040.9 km / 646.79 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
6 rental locations
B
Gisborne (Downtown)
3 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 monthSeptember | Most expensive month March | ||
| Average price €66 | A good deal €49 | Cheapest supplier Ezi Car Rental | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Gisborne
€73
€37
€0
€44
in January
Jan
€64
in February
Feb
€66
in March
Mar
€50
in April
Apr
€36
in May
May
Jun
€51
in July
Jul
€45
in August
Aug
€32
in September
Sep
€52
in October
Oct
€44
in November
Nov
€51
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Gisborne is September (when the average price is €31.82 per day). This is 52% less than the yearly average and 52% less than hiring in March (when the average price is €66.39).
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 March.
Popularity of Car Hire in Gisborne by Monthly Searches
2.2
1.1
0
Same as average in January
Jan
1.3 times in February
Feb
0.3 times in March
Mar
1.3 times in April
Apr
Same as average in May
May
Jun
0.3 times in July
Jul
0.3 times in August
Aug
0.7 times in September
Sep
1.3 times in October
Oct
1.3 times in November
Nov
2 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 August, the average hirer keeps their car for 14 days, and in July, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of hire days in Gisborne
15
8
0
3 days in January
Jan
5 days in February
Feb
3 days in March
Mar
12 days in April
Apr
5 days in May
May
Jun
2 days in July
Jul
14 days in August
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
5 days in October
Oct
3 days in November
Nov
11 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 2 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Ezi Car Rental, Hertz, Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars, Premium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €34 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Ezi Car Rental |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Hertz | Kia Sportage | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Ezi Car Rental | Ford Puma | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Hertz | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Hertz | Kia Seltos | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota Hilux | 4 | 3 | Premium car |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
€57
Lowest daily price
€34
Total cars available
51
Top 6 suppliers in Gisborne in 2025
Ezi Car Rental
2 locations
8.8
Excellent
5 reviews
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
€34 - €85
per day
Most popular location
Gisborne Airport Aerodrome Road, Awapuni, Gisborne
Hertz
2 locations
8.6
Excellent
4 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
€46 - €131
per day
Most popular location
Gisborne-Awapuni Regional Airport, Aerodrome Road, Awapuni, Gisborne 4071
Thrifty
1 location
8.6
Excellent
1 review
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.2
€45 - €107
per day
Most popular location
Gisborne airport, Aerodrome Rd
Budget
1 location
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.1
€38 - €68
per day
Most popular location
Terminal Building
Avis
1 location
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.7
€41 - €55
per day
Most popular location
Terminal Building
Firefly
2 locations
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.3
€41 - €55
per day
Most popular location
184 Derby St
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