Gisborne car hires from $87
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Gisborne with a pick-up date of 11/5 and drop-off date of 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Gisborne car hire information
| Pick-up location | Gisborne |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate SUV, Passenger van, Pick-up truck, SUV, Standard SUV, Standard estate car, Supplier choice |
| Hire locations | 11 |
| Airport locations | 8 |
| Popular agencies | EZI, Thrifty |
Cheap car rentals in Gisborne
| Economy | $87/day |
| Compact | $87/day |
| SUV | $115/day |
| Full-size SUV | $116/day |
| Passenger van | $195/day |
| Pick-up truck | $92/day |
| Supplier choice | $95/day |
| Compact SUV | $99/day |
| Standard SUV | $105/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $121/day |
| Standard estate car | $140/day |
KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Gisborne
- Car hire in Gisborne is definitely recommended, as the main local transport is by bus, but it has quite a few limitations. Firstly, it doesn’t operate on weekends, leaving you stranded if you’re wanting to get somewhere on the weekend without a taxi fare. The bus routes are infrequent, usually operating every 45min, so using the bus service does require some planning. If you’re planning to fit a lot of sights into your travels in Gisborne, frequent or long taxi trips could add up quickly.
- As you exit Gisborne Airport (GIS), you will see hire car offices in a separate building beside the car park, to your right. Gisborne car hire gives you an option of four companies to choose from; Avis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty. Don’t forget to bring your driver’s licence, confirmation of your reservation and a credit card in your name to cover the costs of your booking. If you are nominating a second driver, they will also need to bring their driver’s licence with them.
- There’s not much you need to know about driving your car hire in Gisborne, the city is not very large and it is well laid out, so it’s easy to navigate the streets without them being familiar. Weekends and days with particularly good weather may see a higher number of pedestrians to keep an eye out for, as locals and other travellers head to soak up the beaches, hikes and campsites.
- Driving your car hire in Gisborne comes with no real difficulty. It doesn’t get the traffic that Wellington or Auckland do and so doesn’t have any particularly large or complicated intersections that may trip a traveller up. Adventuring in, out and around Gisborne doesn’t call for anything other than enjoying the scenery. The roads may get some ice overnight in the winter, so if you are travelling in those months, be sure to drive carefully.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Gisborne for $83 or less
- Book your rental car in Gisborne at least 4 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport rental car locations in Gisborne are around 17% cheaper than airport locations on average
- Economy rental cars in Gisborne are around 43% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Gisborne
What type of car is recommended for driving in Gisborne?
Your choice of car hire in Gisborne comes down to personal preference and your plans for your stay. As Gisborne Airport is so close by to Gisborne city, there’s no long stretch of road between picking up your hire car and reaching your accommodation. However, if you are staying in or planning to visit other areas that take a journey, or camping or hiking, you may want to select a 4WD or SUV over a compact vehicle. Either way, it might be a good idea to make sure you are booking a vehicle with a navigation system, to help you avoid getting lost on your travels.
What’s the speed limit in Gisborne?
Speed limits vary across New Zealand and change frequently during any journey, so be aware and pay attention to the speed limit signs to make sure you are following the laws. Most urban or city areas will have a speed limit of 50 km/h unless otherwise signed, whereas rural roads can be 70 km/h, 80 km/h or 100 km/h. There are some highways in New Zealand that instead have a maximum speed limit of 110 km/h. Unmarked police vehicles and speed cameras are common in New Zealand, so it is essential that you keep your eye on the limits.
Where are the best places to park in Gisborne?
Parking your car hire in Gisborne city has a few options. In the CBD, there is metered parking from Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00, and Saturday, 09:00-12:00. Depending on the street, the cost is either NZ$ 1.50 or NZ$ 2 per hour (A$ 1.39 or A$ 1.86). Time limits vary from 1h to 8h. Parking outside of these hours is free, and further out of Gisborne city by the beaches, there are plenty of free parking options.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Gisborne?
On average a rental car in Gisborne costs $107 per day.
How much is the price of fuel in Gisborne?
The average price of fuel in Gisborne is $11.48 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $138 and $184, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Gisborne?
Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Gisborne.
How can I find car hires near me in Gisborne?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Gisborne?
An Economy car hire in Gisborne costs $67 per day, on average.
How much does a Special car hire cost in Gisborne?
A Special car hire in Gisborne costs $86 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Gisborne?
An Intermediate car hire in Gisborne costs $102 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Gisborne?
In Gisborne, cars are most frequently rented at Hertz Aerodrome Rd (3 km from city centre ).
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Gisborne?
On average a car hire in Gisborne costs $749 per week ($107 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Gisborne?
On average a car hire in Gisborne costs $3,210 per month ($107 per day).
Gisborne car rental reviews and directory
EZI
10.0
Wonderful
2 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
9.0
2 locations in Gisborne
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
Budget
8.0
Very Good
1 reviewCleanliness
8.0
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8.0
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8.0
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8.0
One location in Gisborne
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Hertz
8.0
Very Good
2 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
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8.0
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8.0
Value for money
6.0
One location in Gisborne
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Aerodrome Rd
+64 6 867 9348
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6.0 Okay
Jan 2020
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Staff and pickup were ideal.Cons:
Drop off was very difficult. There was an extremely large extra payment withdrawn.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2023
Thrifty
8.2
Very Good
No reviews available
3 locations in Gisborne
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387 Childers Road
+64 21 923 293
Gisborne Airport
+64 21 923 293
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Firefly
8.2
Very Good
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One location in Gisborne
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Moto Car Rental
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2 locations in Gisborne
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387 Childers Road Gisborne
+64 800 656 564
Rental Car Kiosk, Terminal Building Aerodrome Road Awapuni, Gisborne
+64 800 656 564
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Avis
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One location in Gisborne
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6.4 Okay
Jan 2017
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Nice lady at check inCons:
She would do nothing to help with the charge being wrongCar hire locations in or near Gisborne
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