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How much does Gisborne Airport car hire cost throughout the year?

Our data shows that August is the cheapest month to rent a car from Gisborne Airport. It’s around R 552 a day in August, compared to the yearly average which is R 602 a day.
Cheapest month avgAugust • R 552
Yearly avg priceR 602

The most popular car rental companies in Gisborne Airport

Dollar
Ezi
Hertz
Ezi-Rent Car Hire
Budget
Avis

Gisborne Airport car hire: Facts on the fly

Average daily priceR 2,663
Most popular carLarge, fullsize SUV
Cheapest price foundR 935
Cheapest month to rentAugust
Providers at Gisborne Airport7
Most popular providerDollar
Best time to book1 week before

How to get the best car hire deal in Gisborne Airport

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy after you've touched down in Gisborne Airport. 

Check out car hire in Gisborne

If you can't find what you're looking for at Gisborne Airport, there could be more car hire options in Gisborne and sometimes, they're cheaper. You just have to remember that the added cost of a transfer from Gisborne Airport into Gisborne could mean you still spend more than if you opted to pick up your hire car at Gisborne Airport.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Gisborne Airport that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your mind or your plans if you need to. Or if you find a better deal elsewhere.

Book 1 week in advance

We crunched some numbers and found that most travellers bag the lowest daily rate when they book 1 week in advance. The cheapest month to hire a car from Gisborne Airport is March.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off from Gisborne Airport, look out for deals with a 'full to full' tank fuel policy.

Skip the queues at Gisborne Airport

With us, you can find car hire deals with self-service or keyless pick-up. No keys to pick up or documents to fill out means no queues. Just touch down, hop in and hit the road - perfect if you've landed at Gisborne Airport late and just want to get on your way.

Hiring a car at Gisborne Airport: FAQs

The average cost to hire a car at Gisborne Airport is R 2,663 per day and R 18,638 for a seven-day rental.

If you're looking for the cheapest deal, the lowest price we found is R 935 per day for Medium hire from Hertz.

Looking for a particular type of car? Here's how prices compare:
Economy
Average price: R 1,174 per day.
Cheapest price found: R 1,174 per day.
SUV
Average price: R 1,705 per day.
Cheapest price found: R 935 per day.
Premium/Luxury
Average price: R 2,829 per day.
Cheapest price found: R 2,800 per day.
It depends. Some car hire companies at Gisborne Airport accept debit cards, but others require a credit card.

Either way, you'll need enough money on your card to cover a security deposit which you'll get back when you return the car.
As a general rule, the earlier you book car hire at Gisborne Airport, the better. Booking early often means cheaper prices and a wider choice of cars. You can sometimes find a good last-minute deal, but it's never guaranteed and availability is often more limited.
A good deal for car hire at Gisborne Airport is usually around R 1,997 per day or less. That's about 25% cheaper than the average daily price of R 2,663.

The cheapest price we found at Gisborne Airport is R 935 per day with Hertz for Medium car hire.
It depends on the car hire company. Some companies let you drive a hire car abroad, often for an extra fee, while others don't allow it at all.

If you plan to cross a border, check with the company before you travel. Driving abroad without permission could invalidate your insurance or break the terms of your rental agreement.
You don't have to get excess insurance, but it's worth considering. Your hire car comes with basic insurance, but you'll still need to pay an excess if it's damaged or stolen. At Gisborne Airport, the excess ranges from around R 47,538 to R 63,964, depending on the car hire company. The cost of excess insurance also varies by car hire company.

You can also buy excess insurance separately, which is often cheaper than buying it through the car hire company.
Large car hire, which is usually something like the Toyota Highlander, averages R 2,663 per day at Gisborne Airport. The cheapest price we found is R 2,418 per day with Hertz.
Luxury car hire, like the Ford Ranger or similar, costs on average R 2,829 per day at Gisborne Airport. Right now, the cheapest price we could find is R 2,800 per day with Dollar.
Medium car hire, like the Kia Seltos, averages R 1,468 per day at Gisborne Airport. The lowest price we've found is R 935 per day with Hertz.
No. It's a little higher than New Zealand's average daily car rental price, which is around R 1,495.