Gisborne car rentals from $44/day

Your choice of car hire in Gisborne comes down to personal preference and your plans for your stay. As Gisborne Airport is so close by to Gisborne city, there’s no long stretch of road between picking up your hire car and reaching your accommodation. However, if you are staying in or planning to visit other areas that take a journey, or camping or hiking, you may want to select a 4WD or SUV over a compact vehicle. Either way, it might be a good idea to make sure you are booking a vehicle with a navigation system, to help you avoid getting lost on your travels.

Speed limits vary across New Zealand and change frequently during any journey, so be aware and pay attention to the speed limit signs to make sure you are following the laws. Most urban or city areas will have a speed limit of 50 km/h unless otherwise signed, whereas rural roads can be 70 km/h, 80 km/h or 100 km/h. There are some highways in New Zealand that instead have a maximum speed limit of 110 km/h. Unmarked police vehicles and speed cameras are common in New Zealand, so it is essential that you keep your eye on the limits.

Parking your car hire in Gisborne city has a few options. In the CBD, there is metered parking from Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00, and Saturday, 09:00-12:00. Depending on the street, the cost is either NZ$ 1.50 or NZ$ 2 per hour (A$ 1.39 or A$ 1.86). Time limits vary from 1h to 8h. Parking outside of these hours is free, and further out of Gisborne city by the beaches, there are plenty of free parking options.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Gisborne. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

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A Standard car rental in Gisborne costs $68 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Gisborne costs $55 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Gisborne costs $32 per day, on average.

Most car rental providers in Gisborne offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Gisborne, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 8 car rental agencies in Gisborne.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

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