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Airport Rentals brings together all the rental car companies at Gisborne Airport into one place so you can compare and book the perfect vehicle at the right price. To get a list of rentals available at the airport, simply make a search with your preferred travel dates. The cheapest rental vehicles are always listed first, so as you scroll, prices will go up. You can also filter your results by brand, price, vehicle type and more. It's convenient and secure and can be done in minutes.
Gisborne Airport (GIS) is a small regional airport on the east coast of the North Island. Located approximately 4.2km away from the city centre on Aerodrome Rd, it’s only a five-minute drive into central Gisborne from the airport, so you’ll be on the road in no time.
We partner with the below car rental brands at Gisborne Airport:
Each of these companies offer a range of vehicles that you can compare to find the right car at the right price.
There is a single terminal building at Gisborne Airport, and the car rental counters located inside are easy to find. You can grab the vehicle keys as soon as you’ve collected your luggage. Make sure you have your rental details and drivers license ready to make the process as quick as possible. Your rental vehicle will be located in a car park onsite at the airport, and the rental staff will direct you there.
Once you’re finished with your car hire Gisborne road trip, you can return the vehicle back to the airport and return your completed contract and vehicles keys to the staff at the rental counter. Make sure you check the car for any personal belongings before you hand over the keys.
In spite of its small size, there are plenty of vehicle types available at the airport, including:
Compact/Economy - Suzuki Swift or similar
Medium - Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
Large - Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
SUV - Nissan X-Trail or similar
Vans - Toyota HiAce or similar
Premium - Mitsubishi Triton or similar
The exact type of rental car you get will depend on vehicle availability, which can fluctuate throughout the year. Gisborne is very popular in the summer because of its warm weather, beaches and the annual Rhythm & Vines music festival during the new year period.
Have a question, or need help with your Gisborne Airport booking? You can contact us anytime and one of our expert customer service team will be here to get you on the road.
Prices will fluctuate based on season and availability, but you can expect to find a hire car at Gisborne Airport starting at around $80NZD per day. Make a search now for up to date pricing and availability.
Currently, the highest-rated amongst the car hire companies operating at Gisborne Airport is Ezi Car Rentals, according to our customers.
Definitely, you can hire a car from Avis, Budget, Ezi Rentals, Hertz and Thrifty. Compare their vehicles and prices with Airport Rentals.
Yes, you can pick up a car hire in Gisborne and drop it off to a different location. All you have to do is change your return location when you make a search and you will see the vehicle options available. Some of the nearest locations to Gisborne that you can return your vehicle to are Napier, about 3 hours south or Tauranga, about 3 hours north of Gisborne.
Booking online in advance means that you are more likely to find a rental car at a reasonable price than if you book once you arrive in Gisborne. There is also no guarantee of vehicle availability if you don't have one booked ahead of time. We always recommend booking in advance, as prices go up closer to your travel dates and there are generally more vehicles to choose from.
You need to show a valid driver licence and a credit card when getting rental cars in Gisborne. Aside from that, the minimum age to rent a car in New Zealand is 18, but most car hire companies only accept drivers aged 21 and over. If you are under 25, there may be an extra cost to rent a car. Requirements may vary, so read the rental agreement for the terms and conditions of your chosen provider.
You need to show a valid driver licence and a credit card when getting rental cars in Gisborne. Aside from that, the minimum age to rent a car in New Zealand is 18, but most car hire companies only accept drivers aged 21 and over. Requirements may vary, so read the rental agreement for the terms and conditions of your chosen provider.
In most cases, you’ll need to return your hire car back to Gisborne Airport with a full tank of petrol. If you don't you may be charged higher rates for the rental company to fill it for you.
The airport terminal is located 3.7 km away from Gisborne downtown. It would usually take around seven minutes to reach the airport with your Gisborne car rental.
Gisborne, or Tairawhiti, as it is also known is popular for its surf beaches (especially Wainui Beach), the city's rich Māori culture, wineries, the Rhythm & Vines music festival and long summer days. There is also the Tairāwhiti Museum to learn about the Māori history of the region, or Bushmere Estate, if you're after fine dining. Within one hours drive of the city is Morere Hot Springs, thermal pools surrounded by native forest, or if you head north up the east coast, you can visit Tologa Bay via a stingray experience in Tatapouri.