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Car rental rates in Gisborne / Tūranga Nui a Kiwa
Situated on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island, Gisborne / Tūranga Nui a Kiwa is renowned for both its wineries and beautiful beaches, enticing visitors looking for an unspoiled and relaxed slice of New Zealand. Gisborne is around a four and a half hour drive from Taupō and over a six hour drive from Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau.
Getting on the road in Gisborne is easy with VroomVroomVroom. By using our easy to use search to find a competitive car hire rate from our selection of well respected car hire provider, you can book your car in as little as a couple of minutes.
Fullsize SUV
View offerTravel 03 Oct - 06 Oct 2025
from NZD $78/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 07 Oct - 12 Oct 2025
from NZD $103/day
Premium SUV
View offerTravel 07 Oct - 12 Oct 2025
from NZD $127/day
Premium Ute (double cab)
View offerTravel 07 Oct - 12 Oct 2025
from NZD $152/day
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 02, 2025 by a New Zealand resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 02 October, 2025
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Gisborne
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Pick up (double cab) and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Three car rental depots in Gisborne. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Ezi, Hertz and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Gisborne
Ford vehicles for hire in Gisborne
Ford Escape Hybrid A.W.D.
5
5
3 large
ProvidersEzi
Ford Focus HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large
ProvidersEzi
Ford Puma HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large
ProvidersEzi
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Gisborne
Mitsubishi Eclipse
5
5
3 large
ProvidersEzi
Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.
7
5
1 large, 3 small
ProvidersEzi
Toyota vehicles for hire in Gisborne
Toyota Hilux 2024
5
4
5 large, 5 small
ProvidersEzi
“Or similar” refers to how our rental providers classify cars. Please be advised they cannot guarantee that a specific car model will be available. Partners categorise similar models into “vehicle groups” and confirm availability on this basis. Our team are available to contact the depot on your behalf where you are picking up your vehicle to enquire what models are available under the vehicle group you booked. Please contact customer support for further information.
Vehicle models are subject to provider availability
Gisborne daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Oct
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
03 Oct
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
04 Oct
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
05 Oct
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
06 Oct
$119
$119
07 Oct
$103
$119
08 Oct
$119
$119
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Oct
$124
$124
03 Oct
$78
$78
04 Oct
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
05 Oct
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
06 Oct
$78
$78
07 Oct
$78
$87
08 Oct
$78
$78
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Oct
$150
$150
03 Oct
$150
$150
04 Oct
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
05 Oct
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
06 Oct
$154
$154
07 Oct
$127
$154
08 Oct
$154
$154
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Oct
$174
$174
03 Oct
$165
$165
04 Oct
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
05 Oct
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
06 Oct
$165
$165
07 Oct
$152
$165
08 Oct
$165
$165
Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.
Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.
Prices are in NZD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 02 October, 2025
Gisborne Airport car hire
Are you flying into Gisborne?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Gisborne Airport (GIS).
Car rental depots in Gisborne
Car hire depots in Gisborne are marked on the map below.
Ezi Gisborne City
387 Childers Road, Gisborne NI, 4010
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hertz Gisborne Downtown
184 Derby St, Gisborne, Gisborne NI, 4010
Today •9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Thrifty Gisborne Downtown
184 Derby St, Gisborne, Gisborne N.i. NI, 4010
Today •9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Gisborne
How much does it cost to hire a car in Gisborne?
Prices start at NZD $78 per day for a Fullsize SUV, up to NZD $150 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Gisborne.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Gisborne?
The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available in Gisborne may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.
Can I pick up my rental car in Gisborne and drop it off somewhere else?
Yes, but you may be charged a one-way fee by our car rental partner. We will include the additional charge in the rates we compare for you.
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