Car Hire in Rotorua
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Rotorua Airport
Economy
Ford Puma or comparable
£24.55 per day
Rotorua Airport
Compact
Suzuki Swift or comparable
£26.34 per day
Rotorua Airport
Intermediate
Suzuki Baleno or comparable
£27.66 per day
Rotorua Airport
Full-size Estate/Wagon
Subaru Outback or comparable
£36.34 per day
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Rotorua Airport
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux or comparable
£95.24 per day
Rotorua Airport
Standard SUV
GWM Tank 300 or comparable
£38.16 per day
Rotorua Airport
Compact
Toyota Yaris or comparable
£26.61 per day
Rotorua Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Camry or comparable
£26.68 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:34 on 07/07/2025. 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
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
£38 per day
Average car hire length
4 days
Speed limit within city centre
30 - 50 km/h or 19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 100 km/h or 50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
£1.16 per litre or £4.39 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.89 per litre or £3.36 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.27 per litre or £4.79 per gallon
One-way Car Hire in Rotorua
The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Rotorua and drop off in another city include:
- From Rotorua to Auckland - 8 offers from £72.66 per day
Top 7 cities near Rotorua
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73 km / 45.4 miles
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78 km / 48.5 miles
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253.3 km / 157.4 miles
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380.4 km / 236.4 miles
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677.1 km / 420.7 miles
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993.1 km / 617.1 miles
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1,004.6 km / 624.2 miles
Top 3 locations near Rotorua
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677.1 km / 420.7 miles
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993.1 km / 617.1 miles
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1,004.6 km / 624.2 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Rotorua the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Rotorua fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Rotorua
The best month to hire a car in Rotorua is July (when the average price is £29.21 per day). This is 55% less than the yearly average and 76% less than hiring in March (when the average price is £123.87).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Rotorua?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in April, the average hirer keeps their car for 8 days, and in March, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of hire days in Rotorua
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Rotorua?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Rotorua is December, and the least popular is August.
Popularity of Car Hire in Rotorua by Monthly Searches
Car hire information
| Car hire 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, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | £25 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Ezi Car Rental |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | 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 | People Carriers |
| 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 | People Carriers |
| Europcar | Haval H6 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Car Hire 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
£37.69
Lowest daily price
£24.55
Total cars available
47
Top 8 suppliers in Rotorua in 2025
Ezi Car Rental
1 location
£25 - £57
Thrifty
1 location
£26 - £118
Ezu Car Rental
1 location
£43 - £69
Budget
1 location
£28 - £37
Hertz
1 location
£28 - £37
Europcar
1 location
£26 - £62
Routes Car Rental
1 location
£27 - £45
Keddy
1 location
£34 - £65
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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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