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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$89.63
per day
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Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car hire area.
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$91.49
per day
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Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car hire area.
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$68.53
per day
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Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Terminal Building
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Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Terminal Building
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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$93.51
per day
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Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Te Ngae Rd
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Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Te Ngae Rd
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$97.06
per day
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Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car hire area.
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$101.69
per day
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Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car hire area.
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$103.22
per day
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Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
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Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$105.41
per day
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Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car hire area.
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$105.89
per day
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8.7
Very Good
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Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car hire area.
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$106.87
per day
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Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car hire area.
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$114.45
per day
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Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car hire area.
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$116.12
per day
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Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car hire area
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
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Ford Ranger
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$116.42
per day
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Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car hire area.
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$117.22
per day
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Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Terminal Building
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Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Terminal Building
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$118.28
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
837 Te Ngae Road, Rotorua Airport, Rotorua 2022
The rental desk is located in the terminal building. Please follow the signs to the car hire area.
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
837 Te Ngae Road, Rotorua Airport, Rotorua 2022
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$119.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car hire area.
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$120.50
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Te Ngae Rd
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Te Ngae Rd
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Ford Puma
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$123.39
per day
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In terminal
Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
837 Te Ngae Road, Rotorua Airport, Rotorua 2022
The rental desk is located in the terminal building. Please follow the signs to the car hire area.
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
837 Te Ngae Road, Rotorua Airport, Rotorua 2022
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$129.02
per day
Free cancellation
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Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car hire area
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$132.56
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car hire area.
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$133.89
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Te Ngae Rd
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Te Ngae Rd
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$139.35
per day
Free cancellation
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Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car hire area
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$143.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car hire area.
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$163.43
per day
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Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car hire area
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$168.11
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car hire area.
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$169.60
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Te Ngae Rd
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Te Ngae Rd
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$176.34
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car hire area
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$181.45
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car hire area.
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$184.08
per day
Free cancellation
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Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
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Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
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Honda CR-V
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$187.34
per day
Free cancellation
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Terminal Building
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Haval H6
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$187.34
per day
Free cancellation
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Terminal Building
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MG ZS
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$189.78
per day
Free cancellation
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Terminal Building
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Ford Ranger
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$190.34
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car hire area.
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
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Toyota Hilux
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$191.91
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Te Ngae Rd
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Te Ngae Rd
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Toyota Hilux
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$196.03
per day
Free cancellation
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Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Te Ngae Rd
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Te Ngae Rd
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
US$205.23
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
837 Te Ngae Road, Rotorua Airport, Rotorua 2022
The rental desk is located in the terminal building. Please follow the signs to the car hire area.
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
837 Te Ngae Road, Rotorua Airport, Rotorua 2022
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Toyota Hiace
or similar Premium Van
Automatic
12
A/C
5
US$213.91
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car hire area.
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
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Toyota Yaris
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$368.66
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
1076 Pukuatua street, Rotorua
When the customer arrives at the airport, please call us on 0064 221 231 047. We will arrange for staff to collect customers. The store is approximately 15 minutes away from the airport. Please call in advance.
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
1076 Pukuatua street, Rotorua
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Toyota Alphard
or similar Intermediate Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
US$417.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
1076 Pukuatua street, Rotorua
When the customer arrives at the airport, please call us on 0064 221 231 047. We will arrange for staff to collect customers. The store is approximately 15 minutes away from the airport. Please call in advance.
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
1076 Pukuatua street, Rotorua
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Toyota Aqua
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$568.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
1076 Pukuatua Street, Street, Rotorua 3010
Upon your arrival at Rotorua Airport, please call 07 349 3285 to arrange collection and transport you to the branch to complete the necessary paperwork and hand over your hire vehicle. Carwiz Rotorua Branch is located in the Rotorua Town Centre, approximately 10 km from Rotorua Airport with a travel time of around 15 minutes.
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
1076 Pukuatua Street, Street, Rotorua 3010
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Toyota Vitz
or similar Mini
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$568.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Free shuttle service
Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
1076 Pukuatua Street, Street, Rotorua 3010
Upon your arrival at Rotorua Airport, please call 07 349 3285 to arrange collection and transport you to the branch to complete the necessary paperwork and hand over your hire vehicle. Carwiz Rotorua Branch is located in the Rotorua Town Centre, approximately 10 km from Rotorua Airport with a travel time of around 15 minutes.
Drop-off information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
1076 Pukuatua Street, Street, Rotorua 3010
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 14:38 on 07/11/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- One-way Car Hire in Rotorua
- Top 7 cities near Rotorua
- Top 3 locations near Rotorua
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Rotorua and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 7 Nov 2026)
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 12 suppliers in Rotorua in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
US$186 per day
Average car hire length
5 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
US$1.58 per litre or US$5.98 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
US$1.39 per litre or US$5.26 per gallon
Highest petrol price
US$1.75 per litre or US$6.62 per gallon
Score
9.7 / 10
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 - 37 offers from US$54.82 per day
Top 7 cities near Rotorua
- Taupostarting at US$38.87 per day63.1 km / 39.21 miles
- Cambridge73.4 km / 45.61 miles
- Palmerston Northstarting at US$49.87 per day252.1 km / 156.65 miles
- Wellingtonstarting at US$20.93 per day373.3 km / 231.96 miles
- Christchurchstarting at US$16.52 per day672.4 km / 417.81 miles
- Dunedinstarting at US$61.32 per day983 km / 610.81 miles
- Queenstownstarting at US$16.65 per day987.4 km / 613.54 miles
Top 3 locations near Rotorua
- Christchurch Airportstarting at US$16.52 per day671.7 km / 417.38 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at US$16.65 per day987 km / 613.29 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at US$65.96 per day999.1 km / 620.81 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
12 rental locations
When to book in Rotorua and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJuly | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price US$81 | A good deal US$108 | Cheapest supplier Europcar | Cheapest car type SUVs |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Rotorua
US$90
US$45
US$0
US$76
in January
Jan
US$70
in February
Feb
US$75
in March
Mar
US$67
in April
Apr
US$54
in May
May
US$55
in June
Jun
US$29
in July
Jul
US$57
in August
Aug
US$34
in September
Sep
US$57
in October
Oct
US$77
in November
Nov
US$82
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Rotorua is July (when the average price is US$29.01 per day). This is 64% less than the yearly average and 64% less than hiring in December (when the average price is US$81.65).
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 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
3.6
1.8
0
1.9 times in January
Jan
2 times in February
Feb
1.2 times in March
Mar
0.8 times in April
Apr
0.4 times in May
May
0.2 times in June
Jun
0.1 times in July
Jul
Aug
0.3 times in September
Sep
0.5 times in October
Oct
1.1 times in November
Nov
3.3 times in December
Dec
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 July, the average hirer keeps their car for 11 days, and in June, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of hire days in Rotorua
12
6
0
6 days in January
Jan
8 days in February
Feb
4 days in March
Mar
4 days in April
Apr
3 days in May
May
2 days in June
Jun
11 days in July
Jul
2 days in August
Aug
6 days in September
Sep
5 days in October
Oct
7 days in November
Nov
5 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 1 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Rite Price Rentals, Hertz, Europcar, Ezi Car Rental |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, medium cars, small cars, people Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | US$69 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rite Price Rentals | Nissan Note | 5 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
| Hertz | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Mitsubishi Outlander | 4 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Kia Stonic | 4 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Kia Seltos | 5 | SUV |
| Avis | Mazda CX-30 | 4 | SUV |
| Rite Price Rentals | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | SUV |
| Hertz | Kia Seltos | 5 | SUV |
| Ezi Car Rental | Ford Puma | 5 | Small car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 7 Nov 2026)
Prices are lowest during July, starting at US$29 for an Economy car and highest in December, when economy cars start at US$82. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Rotorua is December, while the least popular month is August.
Rotorua hosts: Ezi Car Rental, Rite Price Rentals, Hertz, Thrifty, Dollar, Ezu Car Rental, Avis, Europcar, Firefly, Keddy. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Yes. One-way drop-offs to the following cities are available: Auckland. Fees vary between suppliers, so compare by making sure you search using your desired city for the return location. Prices start from US$55 for one-way rentals in Rotorua
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental (rated 9.1 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Carwiz (rated 8.0 / 10)
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
US$186
Lowest daily price
US$69
Total cars available
80
Top 12 suppliers in Rotorua in 2026
Ezi Car Rental
1 location
9.1
Excellent
8 ratings
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
8.9
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.5
US$121–US$136
per day
Most popular location
837 Te Ngae Road, Rotorua Airport, Rotorua 2022
Rite Price Rentals
1 location
9.0
Excellent
3 ratings
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
9.0
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
9.0
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.7
Most popular location
837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
Hertz
1 location
8.8
Very Good
15 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.9
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.6
Drop-off speed
8.7
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
US$90–US$339
per day
Most popular location
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
Thrifty
1 location
8.8
Very Good
10 ratings
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.4
US$103–US$245
per day
Most popular location
Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
Dollar
1 location
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
US$106–US$241
per day
Most popular location
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
Ezu Car Rental
1 location
8.7
Very Good
4 ratings
Value for money
9.6
Ease of finding
7.7
Agent helpfulness
9.7
Pick-up speed
7.5
Drop-off speed
7.7
Car cleanliness
9.5
Car condition
9.5
US$369–US$417
per day
Most popular location
1076 Pukuatua street, Rotorua
Avis
1 location
8.4
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.8
US$112–US$192
per day
Most popular location
Terminal Building
Europcar
1 location
8.4
Good
11 ratings
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
7.9
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
US$69–US$190
per day
Most popular location
837 Te Ngae Rd, Owhata, Rotorua 3074
Firefly
1 location
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
Most popular location
Te Ngae Rd
Keddy
1 location
8.2
Good
4 ratings
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.5
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.7
Most popular location
Rotorua Airport
Routes Car Rental
1 location
8.2
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
Most popular location
Rotorua Airport, 3074 Rotorua
Carwiz
1 location
8.0
Good
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.9
Car condition
8.0
US$569
per day
Most popular location
1076 Pukuatua Street, Street, Rotorua 3010
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