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Suzuki Swift
or comparable
Automatic
4
2
A/C
4
€37.75
per day
8.6
Excellent
No ratings yet
Mitsubishi ASX
or comparable
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€40.80
per day
8.3
Very Good
No ratings yet
Toyota RAV4
or comparable
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
€61.96
per day
8.8
Excellent
3 reviews
Kia Seltos
or comparable
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€66.96
per day
8.6
Excellent
1 review
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Kia Sportage
or comparable
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€67.55
per day
8.6
Excellent
4 reviews
Mitsubishi Outlander
or comparable
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
€64.43
per day
8.8
Excellent
3 reviews
Kia Niro
or comparable
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
€65.61
per day
8.6
Excellent
4 reviews
Toyota Hilux
or comparable
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
€76.29
per day
8.8
Excellent
3 reviews
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 06:49 on 01/12/25. 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
- Most Popular Car Hire Deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport information
- Top 3 locations near Gisborne Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Gisborne Airport and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 6 suppliers at Gisborne Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
€60 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
€1.39 per litre or €5.26 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
€1.23 per litre or €4.66 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€1.44 per litre or €5.45 per gallon
Score
10 / 10
Airport information
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
Facilities and services
4.7
Wi-Fi
2.0
Dining and car hire services
4.0
Lounge
4.0
Top 3 locations near Gisborne Airport
- Christchurch Airportstarting at €20.96 per day704.1 km / 437.51 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at €26.88 per day1,029.4 km / 639.64 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at €14.38 per day1,040.9 km / 646.79 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Ezi Car Rental
Gisborne Airport Aerodrome Road, Awapuni, Gisborne
B
Hertz
Gisborne-Awapuni Regional Airport, Aerodrome Road, Awapuni, Gisborne 4071
C
Thrifty
Gisborne airport, Aerodrome Rd
D
Budget
Terminal Building
E
Avis
Terminal Building
When to book at Gisborne Airport and for how long?
In which month is car hire at Gisborne Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Gisborne Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthMay | Most expensive month March | |
| A good deal €52 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day at Gisborne Airport
€73
€37
€0
€43
in January
Jan
€58
in February
Feb
€66
in March
Mar
€50
in April
Apr
€35
in May
May
Jun
€51
in July
Jul
€45
in August
Aug
€37
in September
Sep
€38
in October
Oct
Nov
€51
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car at Gisborne Airport is May — when the average price for a hire is €35.29 per day. This is 31% less than the yearly average and 47% less than hiring a car in March (when the average price is €66.39 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your 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 type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Gisborne Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Gisborne Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in December in comparison to hiring a car in in February.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Gisborne Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
3.3
1.7
0
Same as average in January
Jan
0.5 times in February
Feb
0.5 times in March
Mar
2 times in April
Apr
0.5 times in May
May
Jun
0.5 times in July
Jul
0.5 times in August
Aug
0.5 times in September
Sep
Same as average in October
Oct
Nov
3 times in December
Dec
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Gisborne Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in August the average hire period is 14 days, while in July, the average hire period is only 2 days.
Average number of hire days at Gisborne Airport
15
8
0
3 days in January
Jan
9 days in February
Feb
3 days in March
Mar
12 days in April
Apr
12 days in May
May
Jun
2 days in July
Jul
14 days in August
Aug
6 days in September
Sep
7 days in October
Oct
Nov
11 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Hertz, Ezi Car Rental, Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €38 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz | Kia Sportage | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Ezi Car Rental | Ford Puma | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Hertz | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Hertz | Kia Seltos | 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 number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
€60
Lowest daily price
€38
Total cars available
40
Top 6 suppliers at Gisborne Airport in 2025
Ezi Car Rental
8.8
Excellent
3 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
€62–€76
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
Hertz
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–€147
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
Thrifty
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–€114
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
Budget
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
Terminal Building
6468679794
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-17:00
Tue
08:30-17:00
Wed
08:30-17:00
Thu
08:30-17:00
Fri
08:30-17:00
Sat
09:00-10:30
Sun
10:30-12:00
Avis
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
per day
Terminal Building
6468689084
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-17:00
Tue
08:30-17:00
Wed
08:30-17:00
Thu
08:30-17:00
Fri
08:30-17:00
Sat
09:00-10:30
Sun
10:30-12:00
Firefly
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
per day
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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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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