Car Rental in Rotorua

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Rotorua, New Zealand
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Cheapest car rental rates

Rotorua Airport
Economy
Ford Puma or similar
Ford Puma
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ezi Car Rental
DKK 213.01 per day
Rotorua Airport
Compact
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
DKK 219.65 per day
Rotorua Airport
Intermediate
Suzuki Baleno or similar
Suzuki Baleno
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
DKK 239.58 per day
Rotorua Airport
Full-size Estate/Wagon
Subaru Outback or similar
Subaru Outback
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
DKK 305.78 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Rotorua Airport
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux or similar
Toyota Hilux
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
DKK 826.37 per day
Rotorua Airport
Standard SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
Mitsubishi Outlander
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
DKK 309.37 per day
Rotorua Airport
Compact
Toyota Yaris or similar
Toyota Yaris
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
DKK 221.89 per day
Rotorua Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
DKK 222.49 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 6:42 AM on 7/14/25. 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
DKK 320 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
DKK 9.99 per liter or DKK 37.83 per gallon
Lowest gas price
DKK 7.66 per liter or DKK 28.99 per gallon
Highest gas price
DKK 10.91 per liter or DKK 41.31 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 DKK 629.63 per day

Top 20 cities near Rotorua

  1. Kawerau
    33.9 km / 21.1 miles away
  2. Tauranga from DKK 165.24 per day
    49.9 km / 31 miles away
  3. Whakatane from DKK 318.84 per day
    56.5 km / 35.1 miles away
  4. Taupo from DKK 213.01 per day
    73 km / 45.4 miles away
  5. Gisborne from DKK 293.92 per day
    157.6 km / 97.9 miles away
  6. Napier from DKK 181.07 per day
    158.3 km / 98.4 miles away
  7. Auckland from DKK 47.92 per day
    182.3 km / 113.3 miles away
  8. Waiheke Island from DKK 243.46 per day
    188.5 km / 117.1 miles away
  9. New Plymouth from DKK 190.02 per day
    211.2 km / 131.2 miles away
  10. Whanganui from DKK 199.80 per day
    234.2 km / 145.5 miles away
  11. Palmerston North from DKK 179.95 per day
    253.3 km / 157.4 miles away
  12. Wellington from DKK 96.28 per day
    380.4 km / 236.4 miles away
  13. Kerikeri from DKK 303.40 per day
    382.3 km / 237.6 miles away
  14. Picton from DKK 189.65 per day
    404.7 km / 251.5 miles away
  15. Blenheim from DKK 208.09 per day
    432.4 km / 268.7 miles away
  16. Nelson from DKK 158.97 per day
    442.5 km / 275 miles away
  17. Christchurch from DKK 56.13 per day
    677.1 km / 420.7 miles away
  18. Queenstown from DKK 75.98 per day
    993.1 km / 617.1 miles away
  19. Dunedin from DKK 148.97 per day
    1,004.6 km / 624.2 miles away
  20. Invercargill from DKK 183.98 per day
    1,132.7 km / 703.8 miles away

Top 20 locations near Rotorua

  1. Rotorua Airport from DKK 213.01 per day
  2. Tauranga Airport from DKK 165.24 per day
    49.9 km / 31 miles away
  3. Napier Airport from DKK 181.07 per day
    158.3 km / 98.4 miles away
  4. Auckland East Tamaki from DKK 83.67 per day
    180.7 km / 112.3 miles away
  5. Auckland Airport from DKK 47.92 per day
    182.3 km / 113.3 miles away
  6. Auckland Mount Wellington from DKK 83.67 per day
    186.9 km / 116.1 miles away
  7. Auckland Penrose from DKK 233.01 per day
    187 km / 116.2 miles away
  8. Waiheke Island Port from DKK 243.46 per day
    188.5 km / 117.1 miles away
  9. Auckland Onehunga from DKK 81.95 per day
    188.9 km / 117.4 miles away
  10. Downtown from DKK 86.28 per day
    195.6 km / 121.5 miles away
  11. Auckland Henderson from DKK 83.44 per day
    202.8 km / 126 miles away
  12. Auckland Glenfield from DKK 83.44 per day
    204.1 km / 126.8 miles away
  13. New Plymouth Airport from DKK 190.02 per day
    211.2 km / 131.2 miles away
  14. Palmerston North Airport from DKK 179.95 per day
    253.3 km / 157.4 miles away
  15. Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal from DKK 202.94 per day
    374.4 km / 232.6 miles away
  16. Downtown from DKK 96.28 per day
    378.2 km / 235 miles away
  17. Wellington Airport from DKK 113.75 per day
    380.4 km / 236.4 miles away
  18. Nelson Airport from DKK 158.97 per day
    442.5 km / 275 miles away
  19. Christchurch Airport from DKK 56.13 per day
    677.1 km / 420.7 miles away
  20. Downtown from DKK 77.70 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
DKK 641.42
January
DKK 716.73
February
DKK 1,072.52
March
DKK 771.81
April
DKK 502.75
May
DKK 577.98
June
DKK 475.28
July
DKK 304.22
August
DKK 316.76
September
DKK 298.92
October
DKK 492.45
November
DKK 808.61
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Rotorua is October (when prices average DKK 298.92 per day). This is 49% cheaper than the yearly average and 72% cheaper than renting in March (when prices average DKK 1,072.52).

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 July, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Rotorua
5
January
5
February
3
March
8
April
4
May
4
June
2
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
177%
January
130%
February
130%
March
167%
April
37%
May
37%
June
19%
July
9%
August
56%
September
65%
October
112%
November
260%
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 DKK 213 per day
Cheapest supplier Ezi Car Rental

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

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

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
Rite Price Rentals
8.1 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
DKK 319.74
Lowest daily price
DKK 213.01
Total cars available
50

Top 9 suppliers in Rotorua in 2025

Ezi Car Rental
Ezi Car Rental
Very good 8.9 / 7 reviews
1 location
DKK 213 - DKK 402
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.7 / 6 reviews
1 location
DKK 223 - DKK 1,022
Ezu Car Rental
Ezu Car Rental
Very good 8.7 / 3 reviews
1 location
DKK 376 - DKK 600
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.6 / 0 reviews
1 location
DKK 370
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.6 / 12 reviews
1 location
DKK 370
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.3 / 10 reviews
1 location
DKK 220 - DKK 519
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
1 location
DKK 237 - DKK 367
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.1 / 4 reviews
1 location
DKK 287 - DKK 550
Rite Price Rentals
Rite Price Rentals
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
1 location
DKK 287 - DKK 550

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Jul 19, 2025
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Jul 19, 2025
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Adrian
Jul 19, 2025
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M GUERRA
Jul 19, 2025
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Barry Monks
Jul 19, 2025
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Mikulas Forman
Jul 18, 2025
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Hadgu KFLE
Jul 18, 2025
quick and easy with good prices
quick and easy with good prices
Sally D'Alessandro
Jul 18, 2025
Best prices!
Best prices!
customer
Jul 18, 2025
It's very easy
It's very easy
Corinne Payaud
Jul 18, 2025
Multiple rental car complanies.
Multiple rental car complanies.
Tom Boylan
Jul 18, 2025
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Jul 18, 2025
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jennifer
Jul 18, 2025
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César Antona
Jul 18, 2025
It was very good
It was very good
Milos Draca
Jul 18, 2025
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Mathilde COLOM
Jul 18, 2025
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