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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.

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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on March 25, 2026 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 25 March, 2026

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  • 16 Jan 2026

    You get good deals on vehicles as well as getting vehicle excess insurance from Prosura on the same portal makes booking easy. Is why we use it makes the process easy.

    kelly e.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Tauranga Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 09 Mar 2026

    VERY EFFICIENT

    peter p.
    Booked: Toyota Rav4 Hybrid or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Toyota Rav4 Hybrid or similar
  • 26 Jan 2026

    easy process

    karen w.
    Booked: Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid or similar
    Wellington Ferry Terminal
    Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid or similar
  • 16 Feb 2026

    Easy, fast, clear.

    wendy r.
    Booked: Toyota Rav4 AWD
    Auckland Airport International
    Toyota Rav4 AWD
  • 06 Jan 2026

    very easy to negotiate

    ngaire v.
    Booked: Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid or similar
    Auckland International Airport
    Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid or similar
  • 09 Jan 2026

    Easy rental, will do again.

    barry d.
    Booked: Toyota Yaris or similar
    Wellington International Airport
    Toyota Yaris or similar
  • 09 Dec 2025

    Great service

    shivam p.
    Booked: Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy or similar
  • 11 Jan 2026

    Ease of use and quick confirmation

    suitafa r.
    Booked: Toyota RAV 4 AWD Hybrid or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Toyota RAV 4 AWD Hybrid or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Gisborne

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Pick up (double cab) and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsThree car rental depots in Gisborne.
✅ Rental brandsEzi, Hertz 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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

25 Mar

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

Thu

26 Mar

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

Fri

27 Mar

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

Sat

28 Mar

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

Sun

29 Mar

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

Mon

30 Mar

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

Tue

31 Mar

$62

$62

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

25 Mar

$152

$152

Thu

26 Mar

$152

$152

Fri

27 Mar

$113

$113

Sat

28 Mar

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

Sun

29 Mar

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

Mon

30 Mar

$86

$89

Tue

31 Mar

$89

$89

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

25 Mar

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

Thu

26 Mar

$156

$156

Fri

27 Mar

$204

$204

Sat

28 Mar

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

Sun

29 Mar

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

Mon

30 Mar

$144

$163

Tue

31 Mar

$163

$163

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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 25 March, 2026

Gisborne Airport car hire

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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.

  • Ezi Gisborne City

    Ezi Gisborne City

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat–Sun Closed

    387 Childers Road, North Island

  • Hertz Gisborne Downtown

    Hertz Gisborne Downtown

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 09:00–13:00, Sat–Sun Closed

    184 Derby St, Gisborne, North Island

  • Thrifty Gisborne Downtown

    Thrifty Gisborne Downtown

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 09:00–13:00, Sat–Sun Closed

    184 Derby St, Gisborne, North Island

Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car in Gisborne

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Gisborne?

    Prices start at NZD $62 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $89 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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