Car Rental in Rotorua

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Rotorua, New Zealand
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Cheapest car rental rates

Rotorua Airport
Compact
Hyundai i30 or similar
Hyundai i30
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$31.20 per day
Rotorua Airport
Economy
Ford Puma or similar
Ford Puma
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ezi Car Rental
$33.24 per day
Rotorua Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$34.89 per day
Rotorua Airport
Full-size Estate/Wagon
Subaru Outback or similar
Subaru Outback
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$47.95 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Rotorua Airport
Standard SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
$52.97 per day
Rotorua Airport
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux or similar
Toyota Hilux
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$128.94 per day
Rotorua Airport
Compact
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$34.44 per day
Rotorua Airport
Compact
Toyota Yaris or similar
Toyota Yaris
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$34.79 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:07 PM on 7/10/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$50 per day
Average car rental length
4 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 50 km/h or 19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h or 50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
10.0 / 10
Average gas price
$1.57 per liter or $5.96 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.21 per liter or $4.57 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.72 per liter or $6.51 per gallon

One-way car rentals in Rotorua

The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Rotorua and drop off in another city include:

  • From Rotorua to Auckland - 8 offers from $98.64 per day

Top 20 cities near Rotorua

  1. Kawerau
    33.9 km / 21.1 miles away
  2. Tauranga from $25.78 per day
    49.9 km / 31 miles away
  3. Whakatane from $49.75 per day
    56.5 km / 35.1 miles away
  4. Taupo from $41.81 per day
    73 km / 45.4 miles away
  5. Gisborne from $43.42 per day
    157.6 km / 97.9 miles away
  6. Napier from $28.25 per day
    158.3 km / 98.4 miles away
  7. Auckland from $7.69 per day
    182.3 km / 113.3 miles away
  8. Waiheke Island from $37.99 per day
    188.5 km / 117.1 miles away
  9. New Plymouth from $29.65 per day
    211.2 km / 131.2 miles away
  10. Whanganui from $29.77 per day
    234.2 km / 145.5 miles away
  11. Palmerston North from $28.08 per day
    253.3 km / 157.4 miles away
  12. Wellington from $15.02 per day
    380.4 km / 236.4 miles away
  13. Kerikeri from $43.06 per day
    382.3 km / 237.6 miles away
  14. Picton from $29.74 per day
    404.7 km / 251.5 miles away
  15. Blenheim from $33.48 per day
    432.4 km / 268.7 miles away
  16. Nelson from $24.76 per day
    442.5 km / 275 miles away
  17. Christchurch from $9.05 per day
    677.1 km / 420.7 miles away
  18. Queenstown from $13.82 per day
    993.1 km / 617.1 miles away
  19. Dunedin from $25.64 per day
    1,004.6 km / 624.2 miles away
  20. Invercargill from $29.78 per day
    1,132.7 km / 703.8 miles away

Top 20 locations near Rotorua

  1. Rotorua Airport from $31.20 per day
  2. Tauranga Airport from $25.78 per day
    49.9 km / 31 miles away
  3. Napier Airport from $28.25 per day
    158.3 km / 98.4 miles away
  4. Auckland East Tamaki from $13.06 per day
    180.7 km / 112.3 miles away
  5. Auckland Airport from $7.69 per day
    182.3 km / 113.3 miles away
  6. Auckland Mount Wellington from $13.06 per day
    186.9 km / 116.1 miles away
  7. Auckland Penrose from $36.95 per day
    187 km / 116.2 miles away
  8. Waiheke Island Port from $37.99 per day
    188.5 km / 117.1 miles away
  9. Auckland Onehunga from $12.79 per day
    188.9 km / 117.4 miles away
  10. Downtown from $13.47 per day
    195.6 km / 121.5 miles away
  11. Auckland Henderson from $13.02 per day
    202.8 km / 126 miles away
  12. Auckland Glenfield from $13.02 per day
    204.1 km / 126.8 miles away
  13. New Plymouth Airport from $29.65 per day
    211.2 km / 131.2 miles away
  14. Palmerston North Airport from $28.08 per day
    253.3 km / 157.4 miles away
  15. Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal from $31.44 per day
    374.4 km / 232.6 miles away
  16. Downtown from $15.02 per day
    378.2 km / 235 miles away
  17. Wellington Airport from $17.89 per day
    380.4 km / 236.4 miles away
  18. Nelson Airport from $24.76 per day
    442.5 km / 275 miles away
  19. Christchurch Airport from $9.05 per day
    677.1 km / 420.7 miles away
  20. Downtown from $12.12 per day
    677.7 km / 421.1 miles away

Map of car rental locations

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Rotorua?

Car rental prices in Rotorua vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Rotorua
$100.71
January
$112.54
February
$168.40
March
$121.19
April
$78.94
May
$90.75
June
$39.72
July
$47.77
August
$49.74
September
$46.93
October
$77.40
November
$126.96
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Rotorua is July (when prices average $39.72 per day). This is 55% cheaper than the yearly average and 76% cheaper than renting in March (when prices average $168.40).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the usual rental length in Rotorua?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in April, the average renter keeps their car for 8 days, and in March, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Rotorua
5
January
5
February
3
March
8
April
4
May
4
June
3
July
7
August
3
September
4
October
4
November
5
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Rotorua?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Rotorua is December, and the least popular is August.
Monthly searches in Rotorua by pick-up date relative to the average
178%
January
131%
February
131%
March
169%
April
38%
May
38%
June
19%
July
9%
August
56%
September
66%
October
103%
November
263%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 1
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Thrifty, Ezi Car Rental, Europcar, Ezu Car Rental, Routes Car Rental
Popular car categories SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars, Vans
Lowest price $31 per day
Cheapest supplier Budget

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Thrifty Suzuki Swift 5 1 Small cars
Ezi Car Rental Ford Puma 5 2 Small cars
Ezu Car Rental Toyota Alphard 2008 5 4 Vans
Routes Car Rental MG 3 4 2 Medium cars
Thrifty Toyota Corolla 4 2 Medium cars
Thrifty Kia Seltos 5 2 SUVs
Thrifty Mitsubishi Outlander 5 2 SUVs
Hertz Toyota Corolla 4 2 Medium cars
Thrifty Toyota Hiace 5 2 Vans
Europcar Haval H6 5 2 SUVs

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

United Kingdom
Holden Barina
3/17/19
Rotorua is a great base for exploring volcanoes I.e White Island and all the other geo thermal activities in the area . Also would highly recommend Tarawera Falls well worth the effort and a beautiful walk once there.

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental
8.9 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Keddy
8.1 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$49.81
Lowest daily price
$31.20
Total cars available
48

Top 8 suppliers in Rotorua in 2025

Ezi Car Rental
Ezi Car Rental
Very good 8.9 / 7 reviews
1 location
$33 - $63
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.7 / 6 reviews
1 location
$35 - $159
Ezu Car Rental
Ezu Car Rental
Very good 8.7 / 3 reviews
1 location
$59 - $94
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.6 / 0 reviews
1 location
$31 - $50
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.6 / 12 reviews
1 location
$31 - $50
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.3 / 10 reviews
1 location
$34 - $54
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
1 location
$37 - $57
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.1 / 4 reviews
1 location
$45 - $57

Highly recommended by our customers

Jul 11, 2025
Great easy to apply and fast
Great easy to apply and fast
Dung Tran
Jul 11, 2025
It was great!
It was great!
Fabio Jose Sanchez Torres
Jul 11, 2025
Easy booking will wait for the day of…
Easy booking will wait for the day of collection to see if that’s as easy
Zahid
Jul 11, 2025
Top experience
Top esperience for us really good thanks so much
Francesco Bigerna
Jul 11, 2025
Easy
Fine to use.
Ross Latta
Jul 11, 2025
Easy steps to hire a perfect car
Easy steps to hire a perfect car
Mohammed Ghanim
Jul 11, 2025
Easy and good service 👍🏻
Easy and good service 👍🏻
Suleyman Demirbas
Jul 11, 2025
fast and simple
fast and simple
Connie
Jul 11, 2025
Good work, Mia!
Mia the assistant has been really helpful, the request was dealt with with fast response, I'm happy with the outcome, many thanks.
Ashley Chen
Jul 11, 2025
Quick
Clear and fast. We look forward to experriencing the vehicle
Ahmed Sehil
Jul 11, 2025
Good
Good and easy.
Samir
Jul 11, 2025
Order was easy
Order was easy
ODED
Jul 11, 2025
you have a good prices
you have a good prices. Always was satisfied with booking with you
Piotr Lesiakowski
Jul 11, 2025
Everything ok
Smooth booking process. Hopefully on-site experience will be as smooth
Gesu Ambulante
Jul 11, 2025
Quick
Quick, variety, price
ADRIENNE LEEMING
Jul 11, 2025
Easy to book
Easy to book
Kim Østergaard

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