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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.


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    • 07 Apr 2026

      Smooth and efficient

      mannav s.
      Booked: Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate or similar
      Auckland City
      Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate or similar
    • 30 Apr 2026

      Fabulous site

      annabel s.
      Booked: VW Tiguan or similar
      Wellington Airport
      VW Tiguan or similar
    • 24 Jan 2026

      Easy

      momia t.
      Booked: Mitsubishi Pajero or similar
      Auckland City
      Mitsubishi Pajero or similar
    • 29 Jan 2026

      great

      stephanie g.
      Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
      Auckland Domestic Airport
      Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
    • 19 Mar 2026

      Very easy-thank you

      chris m.
      Booked: Toyota C-HR or similar
      Auckland International Airport
      Toyota C-HR or similar
    • 07 May 2026

      Easy Peasy

      joanna w.
      Booked: Kia Sportage or similar
      Auckland Airport
      Kia Sportage or similar
    • 09 Mar 2026

      VERY EFFICIENT

      peter p.
      Booked: Toyota Rav4 Hybrid or similar
      Auckland Airport
      Toyota Rav4 Hybrid or similar
    • 11 Feb 2026

      Quick no fuss

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      Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
      Wellington Airport
      Mitsubishi ASX or similar
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    Quick facts on hiring a car in Gisborne

    🔑 No. of depotsTwo car rental depots in Gisborne.
    ✅ Rental brandsHertz and Thrifty.

    Car models commonly available in Gisborne

    Ford vehicles for hire in Gisborne

    • Ford Puma Hybrid

      Ford Puma HybridHybrid

      5

      4

      2 large

      Providers

      Ezi

    Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Gisborne

    • Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

      Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

      7

      5

      1 large, 3 small

      Providers

      Ezi

    Toyota vehicles for hire in Gisborne

    • Toyota Corolla

      Toyota CorollaHybrid

      5

      5

      1 large

      Providers

      Ezi

    • Toyota Hilux 2024

      Toyota Hilux 2024

      5

      4

      5 large, 5 small

      Providers

      Ezi

    • Toyota Rav4 AWD

      Toyota Rav4 AWD

      5

      5

      3 large

      Providers

      Ezi

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    “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

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    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 24 May, 2026

    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).

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    Car rental depots in Gisborne

    Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

    • Hertz Gisborne Downtown

      Hertz Gisborne Downtown

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      No reviewsMon–Fri 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Sat–Sun Closed

      184 Derby St, Gisborne, North Island

    • Thrifty Gisborne Downtown

      Thrifty Gisborne Downtown

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      No reviewsMon–Fri 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Sat–Sun Closed

      184 Derby St, Gisborne, North Island

    Frequently asked questions

    On hiring a car in Gisborne

    • Why are there no hire cars in Gisborne at certain times of the year?

      Our data shows that Gisborne, along with other isolated cities in Australia, book out of rental cars during peak seasons (i.e., school holidays and major town events) because of the limited amount of rental cars available by providers in the area. We recommend always booking well in advance for this location.

    • 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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