Car Rental in Rotorua
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Rotorua Airport Car Rental
Intermediate SUV
Suzuki Vitara
or similar


$35.07
/ per day
Rotorua Airport Car Rental
Compact
Suzuki Swift
or similar


$61.85
/ per day
Rotorua Airport Car Rental
Economy
Toyota Yaris Cross
or similar


$93.23
/ per day
Rotorua Airport Car Rental
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger
or similar


$199.38
/ per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Rotorua Airport Car Rental
Full-size SUV
Kia Sorento
or similar


$203.23
/ per day
Rotorua Airport Car Rental
Standard SUV
Nissan X-Trail
or similar


$43.98
/ per day
Rotorua Airport Car Rental
Compact SUV
Kia Stonic
or similar


$37.05
/ per day
Rotorua Airport Car Rental
Standard SUV
Kia Sportage
or similar


$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%
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
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Tauranga Car Rentals from $83.09 per day49.9 km / 31.0 miles away
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Whakatane Car Rentals from $94.02 per day61.4 km / 38.2 miles away
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Taupo Car Rentals from $35.63 per day73.0 km / 45.4 miles away
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Gisborne Car Rentals from $48.89 per day157.6 km / 97.9 miles away
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Napier Car Rentals from $57.27 per day158.3 km / 98.4 miles away
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Auckland Car Rentals from $21.81 per day182.3 km / 113.3 miles away
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Waiheke Island Car Rentals from $52.05 per day188.5 km / 117.1 miles away
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New Plymouth Car Rentals from $49.77 per day211.2 km / 131.2 miles away
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Whanganui Car Rentals from $134.63 per day234.2 km / 145.5 miles away
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Palmerston North Car Rentals from $57.37 per day253.3 km / 157.4 miles away
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Whangarei Car Rentals from $48.89 per day313.0 km / 194.5 miles away
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Wellington Car Rentals from $23.76 per day380.4 km / 236.4 miles away
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Kerikeri Car Rentals from $48.89 per day382.3 km / 237.6 miles away
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Picton Car Rentals from $64.00 per day404.7 km / 251.5 miles away
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Blenheim Car Rentals from $57.27 per day432.4 km / 268.7 miles away
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Nelson Car Rentals from $43.32 per day442.5 km / 275.0 miles away
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Christchurch Car Rentals from $23.14 per day677.1 km / 420.7 miles away
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Queenstown Car Rentals from $28.92 per day993.1 km / 617.1 miles away
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Dunedin Car Rentals from $47.96 per day1004.6 km / 624.2 miles away
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Invercargill Car Rentals from $62.85 per day1132.7 km / 703.8 miles away
Top 20 Locations near Rotorua
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Rotorua Airport Car Rentals from $35.07 per day
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Tauranga Airport Car Rentals from $89.51 per day49.9 km / 31.0 miles away
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Napier Airport Car Rentals from $57.27 per day158.3 km / 98.4 miles away
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Auckland East Tamaki Car Rentals from $21.81 per day180.7 km / 112.3 miles away
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Auckland Airport Car Rentals from $22.20 per day182.3 km / 113.3 miles away
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Auckland Mount Wellington Car Rentals from $21.81 per day186.9 km / 116.1 miles away
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Auckland Penrose Car Rentals from $65.13 per day187.0 km / 116.2 miles away
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Waiheke Island Port Car Rentals from $52.05 per day188.5 km / 117.1 miles away
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Auckland Onehunga Car Rentals from $21.81 per day188.9 km / 117.4 miles away
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Downtown Car Rentals from $21.81 per day195.6 km / 121.5 miles away
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Auckland Henderson Car Rentals from $21.81 per day202.8 km / 126.0 miles away
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Auckland Glenfield Car Rentals from $21.81 per day204.1 km / 126.8 miles away
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New Plymouth Airport Car Rentals from $49.77 per day211.2 km / 131.2 miles away
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Palmerston North Airport Car Rentals from $57.37 per day253.3 km / 157.4 miles away
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Whangarei Airport Car Rentals from $48.89 per day313.0 km / 194.5 miles away
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Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal Car Rentals from $77.94 per day374.4 km / 232.6 miles away
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Downtown Car Rentals from $23.76 per day378.2 km / 235.0 miles away
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Wellington Airport Car Rentals from $23.85 per day380.4 km / 236.4 miles away
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Nelson Airport Car Rentals from $43.32 per day442.5 km / 275.0 miles away
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Christchurch Airport Car Rentals from $25.64 per day677.1 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
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.
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
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
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.
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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
2 locations
$115 - $199

Ezi Car Rental
1 location
$62 - $93

Thrifty
1 location

Europcar
1 location
$62 - $197

Budget
1 location
$122

Ezu Car Rental
1 location
$101 - $159

Keddy
1 location
$35 - $71

Routes Car Rental
1 location
$64 - $203

Avis
1 location
$124 - $182
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