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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$50.35
per day
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$56.77
per day
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$64.43
per day
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
US$71.81
per day
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Kia Seltos
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$59.64
per day
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Hyundai Santa Fe 5+2
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
US$91.71
per day
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$57.63
per day
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
4
A/C
4
US$57.76
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:12 on 14/11/26. 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
- 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
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 2 Nov 2026)
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 5 suppliers at Gisborne Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
US$64 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
US$2.15 per litre or US$8.15 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
US$1.54 per litre or US$5.84 per gallon
Highest petrol price
US$2.76 per litre or US$10.46 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 US$7.46 per day704.1 km / 437.51 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at US$30.17 per day1,029.4 km / 639.64 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at US$8.09 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
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?
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 monthMarch | Most expensive month November | ||
| Average price US$41 | A good deal US$61 | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day at Gisborne Airport
US$66
US$33
US$0
US$60
in January
Jan
US$43
in February
Feb
US$33
in March
Mar
US$48
in April
Apr
US$40
in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
US$46
in October
Oct
US$60
in November
Nov
US$42
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car at Gisborne Airport is March — when the average price for a hire is US$33.29 per day. This is 19% less than the yearly average and 44% less than hiring a car in November (when the average price is US$59.71 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 May.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Gisborne Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
3.1
1.5
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
0.2 times in November
Nov
2.8 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 December the average hire period is 11 days, while in November, the average hire period is only 2 days.
Average number of hire days at Gisborne Airport
12
6
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
2 days in November
Nov
11 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Ezi Car Rental, Thrifty, Hertz, Budget, Dollar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, small cars, medium cars, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | US$50 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
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 | Ford Puma | 5 | 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 |
| Hertz | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Medium car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 2 Nov 2026)
Prices are lowest during March, starting at US$33 for an Economy car and highest in November, when economy cars start at US$60. 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: Thrifty, Ezi Car Rental, 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.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
US$64
Lowest daily price
US$50
Total cars available
54
Top 5 suppliers at Gisborne Airport in 2026
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
9.4
Car condition
9.4
US$50–US$92
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
Ezi Car Rental
8.8
Very Good
4 ratings
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.5
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.4
US$58–US$149
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
Dollar
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.2
US$51–US$94
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
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
US$50–US$122
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
8.4
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
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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