Car rental in Gisborne, New Zealand

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There are 6 car rental providers in Gisborne. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pickup spot.

Car rental pickup spots in Gisborne

Compare car rental prices at airports, train stations, and in different neighborhoods across Gisborne. You might find a better price, or the perfect pickup point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Gisborne

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

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Suzuki Swift is the most popular car to rent in Gisborne, with prices starting from $63 per day. The Toyota RAV4 and similar models are also popular choices in Gisborne.
Suzuki Swift
Suzuki Swift24% chose this
Toyota RAV4
Toyota RAV424% chose this
Ford Puma
Ford Puma14% chose this
Hyundai Kona
Hyundai Kona11% chose this
Most popular carSuzuki Swift
Why?Small, practical, easy to park

Gisborne's cheapest car rental providers

Hertz has the cheapest car rental in Gisborne right now, with prices from $63 per day. You'll save an average of $58 per day when you book with them.
Hertzfrom $63 per day
Ezifrom $63 per day
Dollarfrom $82 per day
Thriftyfrom $160 per day
Cheapest providerHertz
Book with them to save around$58 per day

Renting a car in Gisborne: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car rental companyEzi-Rent Car Hire
Most popular carCompact, Crossover
Average daily price$87
Best time to book4 weeks before

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in Gisborne will set you back around $87 per day or $606 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Gisborne is a compact SUV. The most popular is Compact, Crossover.

On average, around $606. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Gisborne is $436.

If you're looking for freedom to explore Gisborne, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Gisborne that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car rental companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select "Return car to a different location" when you search with us.

Public transportation can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Gisborne.

Most places – Gisborne included – allow people under the age of 25 to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance deductible for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is $63 per day. The average price per day is around $78.

Of course. Most major car rental companies like Ezi-Rent Car Hire, Thrifty and Dollar offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travelers rated Avis as the best overall in terms of experience.

Yes – van rental is available in Gisborne.