
US$86.00/day

Thrifty
Gisborne, Gisborne, New Zealand
Last updated on: December 27, 2025
The Thrifty - Gisborne Airport car hire location is in terminal
You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - Gisborne Airport car hire.
Inside Gisborne Airport directly in front of the arrivals gate.
Return instruction is being collected.
| Days of Week | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Opening hours | 08:00 -18:00 19:30 -20:30 | 08:00 -18:00 19:30 -20:30 | 08:00 -18:00 19:30 -20:30 | 08:00 -18:00 19:30 -20:30 | 08:00 -18:00 19:30 -20:30 | 08:00 -18:00 19:30 -20:30 | 08:00 -18:00 |
| Representative Car Models | Deposit Amount(approx.) | Business Days Required for Refund |
Applicable to all car types,incl. Compact,Suv,Economy,Mini and others. | USD300-5000 | 30-60 |
Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car hire from this store: Visa, Master
Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.
21 - 99 years old
Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of NZD 17.5 per day approximately.
The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).
For foreign renters, you need to bring:
Original driving licence + NZTA Translation
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), a professional organization, certifies driver's license translations specifically intended for self-driving rental vehicles within the New Zealand. Free online NZTA for Japanese driver's license holders: https://www.qeeq.com/nzta-topic
Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)
Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.
For local renters, you need to bring:
Full Driving License issued in New Zealand





To be updated
Ferry Transportation: Allowed
Thrifty allows you to bring the rental vehicle on the ferry. However ferry companies may charge you to bring a vehicle across Cook Strait.
Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:
NZD 4000-5000 for other car models.
NZD for Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,Ford Focus,Kia Niro Hybrid,Volkswagen T-roc,Toyota Hiace,Renault Trafic,Toyota Yaris,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Bmw 3er,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Skoda Kodiaq,Ford Mustang Gt,Peugeot Traveller Automatic 9 Seater,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Nissan Sentra,Toyota Rav4,Kia Sportage,Q5 Jeep Compass-4wd,Cubic Metre Van,Volvo Xc60,Toyota Hilux Double,Kia Carnival,Polestar 2,Special,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,
NZD 5500 for Ford Focus,
NZD 5500 for Kia Niro Hybrid,
NZD 5900 for Volkswagen T-roc,
NZD 6001 for Toyota Hiace,
NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Yaris,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,
NZD for Bmw 3er,
NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,
NZD 6001 for Skoda Kodiaq,
NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,
NZD 6001 for Peugeot Traveller Automatic 9 Seater,
NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,
NZD for Nissan Sentra,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Rav4,
NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,
NZD 5500 for Q5 Jeep Compass-4wd,
NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,
NZD 6001 for Volvo Xc60,
NZD 6001 for Toyota Hilux Double,
NZD 6001 for Kia Carnival,
NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,
NZD for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,
NZD 5900 for ,
NZD 6900 for ,
Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:
NZD for Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,Ford Focus,Kia Niro Hybrid,Volkswagen T-roc,Toyota Hiace,Renault Trafic,Toyota Yaris,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Bmw 3er,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Skoda Kodiaq,Ford Mustang Gt,Peugeot Traveller Automatic 9 Seater,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Nissan Sentra,Toyota Rav4,Kia Sportage,Q5 Jeep Compass-4wd,Cubic Metre Van,Volvo Xc60,Toyota Hilux Double,Kia Carnival,Polestar 2,Special,
NZD for Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,
NZD for Ford Focus,
NZD for Kia Niro Hybrid,
NZD for Volkswagen T-roc,
NZD for Toyota Hiace,
NZD for Renault Trafic,
NZD for Toyota Yaris,
NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,
NZD for Bmw 3er,
NZD for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,
NZD for Skoda Kodiaq,
NZD for Ford Mustang Gt,
NZD for Peugeot Traveller Automatic 9 Seater,
NZD for Nissan Sentra,
NZD for Toyota Rav4,
NZD for Kia Sportage,
NZD for Q5 Jeep Compass-4wd,
NZD for Cubic Metre Van,
NZD for Volvo Xc60,
NZD for Toyota Hilux Double,
NZD for Kia Carnival,
NZD for Polestar 2,
NZD for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,
NZD 5900-7900 for other car models.
NZD 5900 for ,
NZD 6900 for ,
Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:
NZD 5900-7900 for other car models.
NZD 5500 for Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,
NZD 5500 for Ford Focus,
NZD 5500 for Kia Niro Hybrid,
NZD 5900 for Volkswagen T-roc,
NZD 6001 for Toyota Hiace,
NZD 6001 for Renault Trafic,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Yaris,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,
NZD for Bmw 3er,
NZD 6001 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,
NZD 6001 for Skoda Kodiaq,
NZD 7200 for Ford Mustang Gt,
NZD 6001 for Peugeot Traveller Automatic 9 Seater,
NZD for Toyota Camry Hybrid,
NZD for Nissan Sentra,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Rav4,
NZD 5500 for Kia Sportage,
NZD 5500 for Q5 Jeep Compass-4wd,
NZD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,
NZD 6001 for Volvo Xc60,
NZD 6001 for Toyota Hilux Double,
NZD 6001 for Kia Carnival,
NZD 6001 for Polestar 2,
NZD for Hertz Mystery Vehicle,
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The Thrifty - Gisborne Airport car hire location is in terminal
You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - Gisborne Airport car hire.
Inside Gisborne Airport directly in front of the arrivals gate.
21 - 99 years old
Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of NZD 17.5 per day approximately.
The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).
Original driving licence + NZTA Translation
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), a professional organization, certifies driver's license translations specifically intended for self-driving rental vehicles within the New Zealand. Free online NZTA for Japanese driver's license holders: https://www.qeeq.com/nzta-topic
Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)
Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.
Full Driving License issued in New Zealand
Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.
Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.
capped at NZD 59.8
Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months).
Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)
Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg
Nearby Gisborne Airport
3.2 km from Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park