Car Rental in Rotorua

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Rotorua, New Zealand
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Rotorua Airport Car Rental
Intermediate SUV
Suzuki Vitara or similar
Suzuki Vitara
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$35.07 / per day
Rotorua Airport Car Rental
Compact
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$61.85 / per day
Rotorua Airport Car Rental
Economy
Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
Toyota Yaris Cross
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ezi Car Rental
$93.23 / per day
Rotorua Airport Car Rental
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger or similar
Ford Ranger
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$199.38 / per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Rotorua Airport Car Rental
Full-size SUV
Kia Sorento or similar
Kia Sorento
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
$203.23 / per day
Rotorua Airport Car Rental
Standard SUV
Nissan X-Trail or similar
Nissan X-Trail
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$43.98 / per day
Rotorua Airport Car Rental
Compact SUV
Kia Stonic or similar
Kia Stonic
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$37.05 / per day
Rotorua Airport Car Rental
Standard SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$43.98 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 15:18 on 2023-12-04. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$90 per day
Average car rental length
6 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 gasoline price
$1.81 per liter or $6.85 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$1.61 per liter or $6.10 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$2.05 per liter or $7.75 / 1 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 $91.71 per day

Top 20 Cities near Rotorua

  1. Tauranga Car Rentals from $83.09 per day
    49.9 km / 31.0 miles away
  2. Whakatane Car Rentals from $94.02 per day
    61.4 km / 38.2 miles away
  3. Taupo Car Rentals from $35.63 per day
    73.0 km / 45.4 miles away
  4. Gisborne Car Rentals from $48.89 per day
    157.6 km / 97.9 miles away
  5. Napier Car Rentals from $57.27 per day
    158.3 km / 98.4 miles away
  6. Auckland Car Rentals from $21.81 per day
    182.3 km / 113.3 miles away
  7. Waiheke Island Car Rentals from $52.05 per day
    188.5 km / 117.1 miles away
  8. New Plymouth Car Rentals from $49.77 per day
    211.2 km / 131.2 miles away
  9. Whanganui Car Rentals from $134.63 per day
    234.2 km / 145.5 miles away
  10. Palmerston North Car Rentals from $57.37 per day
    253.3 km / 157.4 miles away
  11. Whangarei Car Rentals from $48.89 per day
    313.0 km / 194.5 miles away
  12. Wellington Car Rentals from $23.76 per day
    380.4 km / 236.4 miles away
  13. Kerikeri Car Rentals from $48.89 per day
    382.3 km / 237.6 miles away
  14. Picton Car Rentals from $64.00 per day
    404.7 km / 251.5 miles away
  15. Blenheim Car Rentals from $57.27 per day
    432.4 km / 268.7 miles away
  16. Nelson Car Rentals from $43.32 per day
    442.5 km / 275.0 miles away
  17. Christchurch Car Rentals from $23.14 per day
    677.1 km / 420.7 miles away
  18. Queenstown Car Rentals from $28.92 per day
    993.1 km / 617.1 miles away
  19. Dunedin Car Rentals from $47.96 per day
    1004.6 km / 624.2 miles away
  20. Invercargill Car Rentals from $62.85 per day
    1132.7 km / 703.8 miles away

Top 20 Locations near Rotorua

  1. Rotorua Airport Car Rentals from $35.07 per day
  2. Tauranga Airport Car Rentals from $89.51 per day
    49.9 km / 31.0 miles away
  3. Napier Airport Car Rentals from $57.27 per day
    158.3 km / 98.4 miles away
  4. 180.7 km / 112.3 miles away
  5. Auckland Airport Car Rentals from $22.20 per day
    182.3 km / 113.3 miles away
  6. 186.9 km / 116.1 miles away
  7. Auckland Penrose Car Rentals from $65.13 per day
    187.0 km / 116.2 miles away
  8. 188.5 km / 117.1 miles away
  9. 188.9 km / 117.4 miles away
  10. Downtown Car Rentals from $21.81 per day
    195.6 km / 121.5 miles away
  11. 202.8 km / 126.0 miles away
  12. 204.1 km / 126.8 miles away
  13. 211.2 km / 131.2 miles away
  14. 253.3 km / 157.4 miles away
  15. 313.0 km / 194.5 miles away
  16. 374.4 km / 232.6 miles away
  17. Downtown Car Rentals from $23.76 per day
    378.2 km / 235.0 miles away
  18. 380.4 km / 236.4 miles away
  19. Nelson Airport Car Rentals from $43.32 per day
    442.5 km / 275.0 miles away
  20. 677.1 km / 420.7 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
$56.38
January
$78.36
February
$76.46
March
$74.98
April
$62.15
May
$58.75
June
$63.25
July
$67.84
August
$43.19
September
$78.02
October
$51.33
November
$86.91
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Rotorua is September (when prices average $43.19 per day). This is 35% cheaper than the yearly average and 50% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average $86.91).

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 August, the average renter keeps their car for 8 days, and in April, they keep their car for 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Rotorua
7
January
5
February
6
March
4
April
4
May
4
June
4
July
8
August
5
September
6
October
6
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 February, and the least popular is September.
Monthly searches in Rotorua by pick-up date relative to the average
237%
January
253%
February
126%
March
71%
April
71%
May
79%
June
55%
July
39%
August
24%
September
39%
October
87%
November
118%
December

Car Rental Information

Car rental locations 2
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Hertz, Ezi Car Rental, Europcar, Keddy, Ezu Car Rental
Popular car categories SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Vans
Lowest price $35 per day
Cheapest supplier Keddy

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Hertz Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
Hertz Hyundai i30 5 2 Medium cars
Ezi Car Rental Toyota Yaris Cross 4 2 Small cars
Ezi Car Rental Mitsubishi Eclipse 5 2 SUVs
Keddy Kia Stonic 4 2 SUVs
Ezi Car Rental Toyota Corolla 5 1 Medium cars
Keddy Suzuki Vitara 5 2 SUVs
Ezu Car Rental Toyota Yaris 2013 4 1 Small cars
Hertz Mitsubishi ASX 4 2 SUVs
Keddy Nissan X-Trail 5 3 SUVs

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an 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, verified, and trustworthy.

United Kingdom
Holden Barina
March 17, 2019
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
Hertz
9.3 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Avis
8.5 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$89.73
Lowest daily price
$35.07
Total cars available
34

Top 9 Suppliers in Rotorua in 2023

Hertz
Hertz
Exceptional 9.3 / 9 reviews
2 locations
$115 - $199
Ezi Car Rental
Ezi Car Rental
Exceptional 9 / 2 reviews
1 location
$62 - $93
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.9 / 1 reviews
1 location
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.8 / 8 reviews
1 location
$62 - $197
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.8
1 location
$122
Ezu Car Rental
Ezu Car Rental
Very good 8.7 / 2 reviews
1 location
$101 - $159
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.6 / 4 reviews
1 location
$35 - $71
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Very good 8.6
1 location
$64 - $203
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.5
1 location
$124 - $182
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