Car Rental in Gisborne

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Gisborne, New Zealand
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Cheapest car rental rates

Gisborne Downtown
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
Mitsubishi Eclipse
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ezi Car Rental
$33.90 per day
Gisborne Downtown
Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$48.78 per day
Gisborne Airport
Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$52.40 per day
Gisborne Downtown
Full-size SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ezi Car Rental
$46.68 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Gisborne Downtown
Premium Elite Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger or similar
Ford Ranger
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ezi Car Rental
$50.57 per day
Gisborne Downtown
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger or similar
Ford Ranger
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ezi Car Rental
$60.01 per day
Gisborne Airport
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$52.66 per day
Gisborne Airport
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
Mitsubishi Outlander
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$61.89 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:49 AM on 1/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$51 per day
Average car rental length
5 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
$1.56 per liter or $5.91 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.39 per liter or $5.26 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.62 per liter or $6.14 per gallon

Top 20 cities near Gisborne

  1. Whakatane from $55.45 per day
    123.9 km / 77 miles away
  2. Napier from $32.99 per day
    131 km / 81.4 miles away
  3. Rotorua from $51.53 per day
    157.6 km / 97.9 miles away
  4. Taupo from $38.78 per day
    165.1 km / 102.6 miles away
  5. Tauranga from $51.73 per day
    191.4 km / 118.9 miles away
  6. Palmerston North from $54.91 per day
    274.3 km / 170.4 miles away
  7. Whanganui from $67.76 per day
    292.6 km / 181.8 miles away
  8. New Plymouth from $111.74 per day
    331.7 km / 206.1 miles away
  9. Auckland from $28.30 per day
    335.6 km / 208.5 miles away
  10. Waiheke Island from $49.95 per day
    336 km / 208.8 miles away
  11. Wellington from $28.57 per day
    401.2 km / 249.3 miles away
  12. Picton from $93.60 per day
    447.1 km / 277.8 miles away
  13. Whangarei from $107.81 per day
    454.1 km / 282.2 miles away
  14. Blenheim from $50.88 per day
    472.2 km / 293.4 miles away
  15. Nelson from $45.16 per day
    500.2 km / 310.8 miles away
  16. Kerikeri from $116.65 per day
    522.9 km / 324.9 miles away
  17. Christchurch from $24.68 per day
    704.1 km / 437.5 miles away
  18. Dunedin from $46.11 per day
    1,029.4 km / 639.6 miles away
  19. Queenstown from $32.71 per day
    1,040.9 km / 646.8 miles away
  20. Invercargill from $37.54 per day
    1,168.6 km / 726.1 miles away

Top 20 locations near Gisborne

  1. Napier Airport from $32.99 per day
    131 km / 81.4 miles away
  2. Rotorua Airport from $51.53 per day
    157.6 km / 97.9 miles away
  3. Tauranga Airport from $51.73 per day
    191 km / 118.7 miles away
  4. Palmerston North Airport from $54.91 per day
    274.3 km / 170.4 miles away
  5. New Plymouth Airport from $111.74 per day
    331.7 km / 206.1 miles away
  6. Auckland East Tamaki from $91.89 per day
    332 km / 206.3 miles away
  7. Auckland Airport from $28.30 per day
    335.6 km / 208.5 miles away
  8. Waiheke Island Port from $49.95 per day
    336 km / 208.8 miles away
  9. Auckland Mount Wellington from $91.89 per day
    338.3 km / 210.2 miles away
  10. Auckland Penrose from $52.81 per day
    338.7 km / 210.5 miles away
  11. Auckland Onehunga from $91.45 per day
    341 km / 211.9 miles away
  12. Downtown from $35.99 per day
    346.8 km / 215.5 miles away
  13. Auckland Glenfield from $91.83 per day
    354.9 km / 220.5 miles away
  14. Auckland Henderson from $91.89 per day
    355.6 km / 221 miles away
  15. Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal from $43.41 per day
    397.3 km / 246.9 miles away
  16. Downtown from $59.10 per day
    400.4 km / 248.8 miles away
  17. Wellington Airport from $28.57 per day
    401.2 km / 249.3 miles away
  18. Whangarei Airport from $107.81 per day
    454.1 km / 282.2 miles away
  19. Nelson Airport from $45.16 per day
    500.2 km / 310.8 miles away
  20. Downtown from $46.31 per day
    702.5 km / 436.5 miles away

Map of car rental locations

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Gisborne?

Car rental prices in Gisborne vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Gisborne
$48.80
January
$47.97
February
$64.42
March
April
$67.95
May
$56.90
June
$59.92
July
August
$45.73
September
$78.82
October
$45.37
November
$52.41
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Gisborne is November (when prices average $45.37 per day). This is 20% cheaper than the yearly average and 42% cheaper than renting in October (when prices average $78.82).

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’s the usual rental length in Gisborne?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in December, the average renter keeps their car for 11 days, and in May, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of rental days in Gisborne
6
January
5
February
4
March
April
1
May
4
June
4
July
August
8
September
3
October
3
November
11
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Gisborne?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Gisborne is December, and the least popular is May.
Monthly searches in Gisborne by pick-up date relative to the average
139%
January
139%
February
83%
March
April
28%
May
139%
June
111%
July
August
56%
September
28%
October
111%
November
167%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 2
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Ezi Car Rental, Hertz, Thrifty, Moto, Budget
Popular car categories SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars
Lowest price $34 per day
Cheapest supplier Ezi Car Rental

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Ezi Car Rental Mitsubishi Eclipse 5 2 SUVs
Hertz Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
Ezi Car Rental Mitsubishi Outlander 5 3 SUVs
Thrifty Suzuki Swift 5 1 Small cars
Thrifty Kia Seltos 5 2 SUVs
Moto Toyota Yaris Cross 4 2 Small cars
Ezi Car Rental Toyota Corolla 5 1 Medium cars
Hertz Nissan X-Trail 5 2 SUVs
Ezi Car Rental Ford Puma 5 2 Small cars
Budget Hyundai i30 4 2 Medium cars

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental
8.5 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly
7.7 / 10
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$50.85
Lowest daily price
$33.90
Total cars available
26

Top 4 suppliers in Gisborne in 2025

Ezi Car Rental
Ezi Car Rental
Very good 8.5 / 5 reviews
2 locations
$34 - $60
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
2 locations
$49 - $91
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.3 / 4 reviews
1 location
$52 - $91
Firefly
Firefly
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
2 locations
$52 - $91

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