Car Rental in Rotorua

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Rotorua, New Zealand
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Cheapest car rental rates

Rotorua Airport
Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$33.12 per day
Rotorua Airport
Compact
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$34.71 per day
Rotorua Airport
Intermediate
Suzuki Baleno or similar
Suzuki Baleno
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
$36.88 per day
Rotorua Airport
Full-size
Subaru Outback or similar
Subaru Outback
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$42.40 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Rotorua Airport
Standard SUV
Haval H6 or similar
Haval H6
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$48.86 per day
Rotorua Airport
Compact
Toyota Yaris or similar
Toyota Yaris
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$35.14 per day
Rotorua Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$35.24 per day
Rotorua Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$35.24 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:46 AM on 6/23/25. 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
$38 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
$1.64 per liter or $6.22 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.49 per liter or $5.66 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.88 per liter or $7.13 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 $97.66 per day

Top 20 cities near Rotorua

  1. Kawerau
    33.9 km / 21.1 miles away
  2. Tauranga from $25.68 per day
    49.9 km / 31 miles away
  3. Whakatane from $49.49 per day
    56.5 km / 35.1 miles away
  4. Taupo from $31.65 per day
    73 km / 45.4 miles away
  5. Gisborne from $45.61 per day
    157.6 km / 97.9 miles away
  6. Napier from $28.11 per day
    158.3 km / 98.4 miles away
  7. Auckland from $6.15 per day
    182.3 km / 113.3 miles away
  8. Waiheke Island from $38.04 per day
    188.5 km / 117.1 miles away
  9. New Plymouth from $42.02 per day
    211.2 km / 131.2 miles away
  10. Whanganui from $28.89 per day
    234.2 km / 145.5 miles away
  11. Palmerston North from $27.94 per day
    253.3 km / 157.4 miles away
  12. Wellington from $14.13 per day
    380.4 km / 236.4 miles away
  13. Kerikeri from $47.08 per day
    382.3 km / 237.6 miles away
  14. Picton from $29.09 per day
    404.7 km / 251.5 miles away
  15. Blenheim from $30.37 per day
    432.4 km / 268.7 miles away
  16. Nelson from $24.88 per day
    442.5 km / 275 miles away
  17. Christchurch from $7.61 per day
    677.1 km / 420.7 miles away
  18. Queenstown from $9.19 per day
    993.1 km / 617.1 miles away
  19. Dunedin from $30.67 per day
    1,004.6 km / 624.2 miles away
  20. Invercargill from $30.15 per day
    1,132.7 km / 703.8 miles away

Top 20 locations near Rotorua

  1. Rotorua Airport from $33.12 per day
  2. Tauranga Airport from $25.68 per day
    49.9 km / 31 miles away
  3. Napier Airport from $28.11 per day
    158.3 km / 98.4 miles away
  4. Auckland East Tamaki from $9.74 per day
    180.7 km / 112.3 miles away
  5. Auckland Airport from $6.15 per day
    182.3 km / 113.3 miles away
  6. Auckland Mount Wellington from $9.74 per day
    186.9 km / 116.1 miles away
  7. Auckland Penrose from $38.51 per day
    187 km / 116.2 miles away
  8. Waiheke Island Port from $38.04 per day
    188.5 km / 117.1 miles away
  9. Auckland Onehunga from $9.50 per day
    188.9 km / 117.4 miles away
  10. Downtown from $10.99 per day
    195.6 km / 121.5 miles away
  11. Auckland Henderson from $9.70 per day
    202.8 km / 126 miles away
  12. Auckland Glenfield from $10.11 per day
    204.1 km / 126.8 miles away
  13. New Plymouth Airport from $42.02 per day
    211.2 km / 131.2 miles away
  14. Palmerston North Airport from $27.94 per day
    253.3 km / 157.4 miles away
  15. Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal from $29.49 per day
    374.4 km / 232.6 miles away
  16. Downtown from $14.13 per day
    378.2 km / 235 miles away
  17. Wellington Airport from $16.41 per day
    380.4 km / 236.4 miles away
  18. Nelson Airport from $24.88 per day
    442.5 km / 275 miles away
  19. Christchurch Airport from $7.61 per day
    677.1 km / 420.7 miles away
  20. Downtown from $9.47 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
$99.04
January
$110.67
February
$165.61
March
$119.17
April
$77.63
May
$84.36
June
$39.06
July
$46.97
August
$48.91
September
$47.62
October
$76.04
November
$124.86
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Rotorua is July (when prices average $39.06 per day). This is 55% cheaper than the yearly average and 76% cheaper than renting in March (when prices average $165.61).

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
3
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
175%
January
129%
February
129%
March
166%
April
37%
May
55%
June
18%
July
9%
August
55%
September
55%
October
111%
November
258%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 1
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Thrifty, Ezi Car Rental, Europcar, Hertz, Ezu Car Rental
Popular car categories SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars, Vans
Lowest price $33 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Ezi Car Rental Ford Puma 5 2 Small cars
Thrifty Suzuki Swift 5 1 Small cars
Ezu Car Rental Toyota Alphard 2008 5 4 Vans
Routes Car Rental MG 3 4 2 Medium cars
Thrifty Kia Seltos 5 2 SUVs
Thrifty Toyota Corolla 4 2 Medium cars
Hertz Mitsubishi Outlander 5 2 SUVs
Thrifty Mitsubishi Outlander 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
Keddy
8.1 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$37.70
Lowest daily price
$33.12
Total cars available
33

Top 7 suppliers in Rotorua in 2025

Ezi Car Rental
Ezi Car Rental
Very good 8.9 / 7 reviews
1 location
$41 - $51
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.7 / 6 reviews
1 location
$33 - $99
Ezu Car Rental
Ezu Car Rental
Very good 8.7 / 3 reviews
1 location
$59 - $93
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.6 / 12 reviews
1 location
$59 - $93
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.3 / 10 reviews
1 location
$35 - $124
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
1 location
$36 - $130
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.1 / 4 reviews
1 location
$40 - $123

Highly recommended by our customers

Jun 24, 2025
Very fast, comfortable, easy,
Very fast, comfortable, easy, hopefull
Robert Baranowski
Jun 24, 2025
Excellent service
Excellent service
FIONA ROBERTSON
Jun 24, 2025
Easy and lower cost
Easy and lower cost
Mohammad Horabi
Jun 24, 2025
Great service and easy booking process!
Great service and easy booking process!
Marcin Przemyslaw Krzykawski
Jun 24, 2025
Fairness and fair price
he service is good. The prices are fair. And I have never been disappointed with a booking through Discover Rental.
merav
Jun 24, 2025
The ease at which the information was…
The ease at which the information was laid out
Allan Baudry
Jun 24, 2025
Resolving issues with a local car rental service provider
I travel frequently due to my job with Saudia Airlines and often rent cars during my trips. DiscoverCars has by far the widest and most reliable coverage I’ve experienced. On a recent trip to Morocco, I forgot my driver’s license, and the local provider marked me as a no-show and withheld the car. I contacted DiscoverCars support, and Mr. Eric from customer service handled my case brilliantly. He provided a fair, fast, and professional resolution that exceeded my expectations. I truly appreciate his outstanding support and highly recommend DiscoverCars for their excellent service and customer care. Thank you, Eric!
نبيل الحر
Jun 24, 2025
GOOD
GOOD, EASY TO BOOK
YAZEED
Jun 24, 2025
I don’t know why you would use anyone…
I don’t know why you would use anyone else at Pisa airport.
David
Jun 24, 2025
Platform never fails
Platform never fails. Such a pleasure.
Marcos Jose Baires
Jun 24, 2025
No hassle
No hassle. Quick
Henk Gooswit
Jun 24, 2025
Took less than a minute
Took less than a minute
Erich Priester
Jun 24, 2025
It was easy and cheap
It was easy and cheap
Torben Ernstrøm
Jun 24, 2025
Feedback for Eric
Eric has responded to my enquiry promptly with clarity and was very comprehensive.
evdokimos evdokimou
Jun 24, 2025
Easy process
Easy process, good car. Pick up and drop off was easy, responsible person was very nice. Inside of car was a bit dirty.
Ceren
Jun 24, 2025
okay
Fast booking
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