Save More on Fuel in Northland: Use the Gaspy App + Choose a Blue Star Hybrid

With fuel prices feeling like they keep creeping up, every little saving helps — especially when you’re exploring Northland or planning a longer road trip. One of the easiest ways to keep travel costs down in New Zealand is by using the Gaspy app to find the best fuel prices nearby.

What is GASPY?

Gaspy is a handy NZ app that shows fuel prices at petrol stations around you. It helps drivers quickly compare prices, so instead of pulling into the first station you see, you can choose the cheaper option and save money.

For locals and travellers alike, it’s one of the smartest little tools to have on your phone.

How to use Gaspy

Using Gaspy is simple:

  1. Download the app on your phone

  2. Allow location access, or search the area you’re travelling through

  3. Compare nearby fuel prices

  4. Head to the station with the best deal

  5. Save that extra money for your trip, food, or activities instead

 

It only takes a minute to check, but over the course of a trip, those savings can really add up.

Want to save even more? Rent a Blue Star hybrid

Choosing the right vehicle can make a big difference too.

At Blue Star Car Rentals, some of our self-charging hybrid vehicles can save up to 30% on fuel compared with standard petrol vehicles. That means you’re not only saving at the pump with Gaspy — you’re also using less fuel in the first place.

Our hybrids are especially great for people doing lots of local driving, sightseeing, family travel, or airport runs. Because they are self-charging as you drive, there’s no need to plug in — just hop in and go

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Smart travel = lower costs

The best combo right now?

Use Gaspy to find the cheapest fuel, and rent a Blue Star hybrid to use less of it.

It’s a simple way to keep your travel budget under control while still enjoying the comfort, convenience, and personal service we’re known for.

BOOK YOUR NEXT RENTAL WITH BLUE STAR 

Looking for an affordable, fuel-saving rental in Northland?

 

Choose Blue Star Car Rentals for local service, no queues, great value, and hybrid options that help you go further for less.

Blue Star Car Rentals
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Karyn Reid
Karyn Reid
03:56 08 Apr 26
Fantastic service, awesome car, thanks Chris and Hilary
Mark Schmitz
Mark Schmitz
03:08 05 Apr 26
Perfect and well organised service, delivery and pick-up to the marina at Opua, a clean fuel-efficient car.
Gecko Lightning
Gecko Lightning
19:12 28 Mar 26
It's not often you get to interact with the actual owner of a car rental company. Chris met us coming off the airplane in Kerikeri, walked us to our car, had us laughing and in such a good mood before we got into the car - it set a perfect tone for our 10 days exploring BOI & the Far North. Our car was a solid new'ish hybrid that served us very well. I fear he has spoiled all my future car rental experiences for life. 5 stars aren't enough.
Roy de Hamel
Roy de Hamel
20:47 26 Mar 26
Great cars, price and service. Definitely recommended!
Mascha Bender (Alanalive)
Mascha Bender (Alanalive)
04:40 25 Feb 26
Great car rental company with fantastic service and communication! Highly recommended! Got a free upgrade, thank you so much!!!
Gunnar Bringel
Gunnar Bringel
04:12 21 Feb 26
It was great renting the car from Blue Star. The service was fantastic and provided a great flexibility were to pick up and leave the car.Price was also competitive when comparing with other rental firms.
Edward Grant
Edward Grant
23:50 15 Feb 26
Had a great time with our Blue Star rental. Very comfortable vehicle, perfectly clean and tidy. Highly recommend and will use again!
Emelyne LE BODO
Emelyne LE BODO
00:08 10 Feb 26
5 stars for this experience with Blue Star Car Rentals. We had the car we booked, the service was easy, very friendly and helpful with the place to pick up and drop off. We fully recommend.
Chris Wikaira
Chris Wikaira
08:36 09 Feb 26
Super friendly and helpful. Great car. Will definitely use again when in the north.
Kelly Behan Falk
Kelly Behan Falk
18:57 04 Feb 26
Fantastic company to work with! The car has been great, exactly what I wanted, and Chris has gone out of his way to accommodate anything I needed! 100% recommend them!!!!
Grant Clayton
Grant Clayton
23:43 23 Jan 26
Absolutely fantastic, friendly service and nice clean cars.Always happy to help and do what they can to accommodate their clients.I use them on almost a weekly basis.Best car hire company in Northland.Thank you kindly,Grant
Alina Singletary
Alina Singletary
21:03 21 Jan 26
Wonderful people! Incredible experience! Fantastic car! Wish we had a Blue Star in every place we travel! Well done! Hopefully we get the chance to rent from Blue Star again!
John Eastman
John Eastman
21:10 13 Jan 26
Great experience with Blue Star Car Rentals at Kerikeri airport; very friendly service, inexpensive and flexible on return timing. I would recommend them and will use again.
joemilsom (Josefu)
joemilsom (Josefu)
23:17 04 Jan 26
Was very pleased by the service at blue star car rentals; wasn’t expecting them to both drop off and pick up the car after the rental period but was pleasantly surprised!Much better option than the other rental agencies in terms of pricing and the owners are super nice.Would definitely recommend if you are based in the far north for your next holiday.
Jessica O'Dell
Jessica O'Dell
19:09 04 Jan 26
So thankful for Blue Star Car Rentals - after some mayhem with our flight getting cancelled and us missing the window to pick up our original rental car, Chris was so accommodating in getting us situated with a car in record time and was even there to greet us at the airport. The whole process was wonderfully easy and stress-free after a stressful day. Highly recommend and thank you Chris!
Virgile Betteto
Virgile Betteto
00:29 03 Jan 26
Blue Star Car Rental has been the perfect agency for me to visit the Bay of Islands and Northland ! A car is definitely required to look around and I highly recommend Blue Star for your car !
mark vs
mark vs
22:56 02 Jan 26
The loveliest hosts in Kerikeri!
Kim Reeves
Kim Reeves
18:58 01 Jan 26
Great service and were amazing with flexible options of pick up and drop off points
Claire
Claire
06:41 27 Dec 25
Incredibly friendly people - we at the airport and and helped with our luggage to our car.The car was as advertised and very clean and tidy.They made everything easy, we had no issues with the vehicle. I will absolutely use them again when I return to Northland. Excellent value for money too.
Steve Murray
Steve Murray
05:13 03 Dec 25
Blue Star really helped us up with a short-notice booking after Hertz let us down in a big way, and we had no way of contacting them. Chris and Hillary sorted us out with a great car so we could make it to our appointment in Kaitaia on time. Very easy collection and drop-off process at the airport. Can not recommend highly enough.
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*Please note we charge the total cost to your credit card the day before pickup. No deposit is taken.

Why our customers love Blue Star

When you rent with Blue Star, you’re not dealing with big-city queues, confusing processes, or overpriced extras.

You get:

  • Affordable prices

  • Excellent fuel-efficient vehicle options

  • Friendly local service

  • No long queues

  • Easy, personal pickup experience

  • A trusted Northland-based team

We focus on giving customers the best value for money, with reliable vehicles and genuine service that makes the whole experience easy.

*Please note we charge the total cost to your credit card the day before pickup. No deposit is taken.
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