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Rotorua Airport (ROT), Rotorua, New Zealand
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Suzuki Swift

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
1
£78.19
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 Stonic

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
2
£87.97
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 Stonic

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
3
£52.00
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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Suzuki Swift

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
4
£80.22
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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Suzuki Swift

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
5
£82.10
per day
Free cancellation
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Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Te Ngae Rd
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Te Ngae Rd
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Suzuki Swift

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
6
£88.88
per day
Free cancellation
Meet & Greet
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
4
7
£90.32
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
8
£91.28
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Te Ngae Rd
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Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Te Ngae Rd
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
9
£92.02
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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Kia Stonic

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
10
£92.50
per day
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Pick-up information
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
11
£97.74
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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Toyota Corolla Cross

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
12
£100.42
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 Corolla

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
13
£101.26
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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Kia Seltos

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
14
£101.43
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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Mitsubishi Outlander

or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
15
£102.68
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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Kia Seltos

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
16
£102.90
per day
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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
17
£105.57
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 Niro

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
18
£108.50
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 Niro

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
19
£111.23
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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Kia Sportage

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
20
£133.58
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
21
£137.46
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
22
£139.45
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 Sportage

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
23
£141.05
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 Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
24
£142.00
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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Honda CR-V

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
25
£142.00
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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MG ZS

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
26
£143.84
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
27
£144.19
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
4
28
£144.70
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
29
£145.38
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 RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
30
£147.29
per day
Free cancellation
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
31
£148.50
per day
Free cancellation
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 Ranger

or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
32
£161.93
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 Hiace

or similar Premium Van
Automatic
12
A/C
5
33
£161.93
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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Kia Carnival

or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
34
£175.94
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 Carnival

or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
35
£181.22
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 Carnival

or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
4
36
£186.14
per day
Free cancellation
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 Yaris

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
37
£280.26
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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
38
£317.16
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
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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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:18 on 02/11/26. 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
£172 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
£1.19 per litre or £4.50 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.05 per litre or £3.97 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.32 per litre or £5.00 per gallon
Score
9.8 / 10

Airport information

Name
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
IATA
ROT
ICAO
NZRO
Distance from the city centre
4.3 miles / 7 km
Overall rating
8.2 / 10
Getting to the airport
8.7
Check-in and departures
9.3
Facilities and services
8.5
Wi-Fi
8.0
Dining and car hire services
7.4
Lounge
7.4

Top 3 locations near Rotorua Airport

Map of top car rental locations

A
Ezi Car Rental
837 Te Ngae Road, Rotorua Airport, Rotorua 2022
B
Rite Price Rentals
837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
C
Hertz
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
D
Thrifty
Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
E
Ezu Car Rental
1076 Pukuatua street, Rotorua

When to book at Rotorua Airport and for how long?

In which month is car hire at Rotorua Airport the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car at Rotorua Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthJuly Most expensive month December
Average price £61 A good deal £99 Cheapest supplier Europcar Cheapest car type SUVs
Average price for hiring a car per day at Rotorua Airport
£67
£34
£0

£58

in January

Jan

£53

in February

Feb

£56

in March

Mar

£50

in April

Apr

£41

in May

May

£41

in June

Jun

£22

in July

Jul

£43

in August

Aug

£25

in September

Sep

£43

in October

Oct

£58

in November

Nov

£61

in December

Dec

The best month to hire a car at Rotorua Airport is July — when the average price for a hire is £21.72 per day. This is 64% less than the yearly average and 64% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is £61.13 per day).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your 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 type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Rotorua Airport?

Given the number of users searching for a car at Rotorua Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in December in comparison to hiring a car in in August.

Monthly Car Hire Searches at Rotorua Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
3.6
1.8
0

1.8 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

Same as average in November

Nov

3.3 times in December

Dec

For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Rotorua Airport?

How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in July the average hire period is 11 days, while in June, the average hire period is only 2 days.

Average number of hire days at Rotorua Airport
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

🔥 Popular suppliersThrifty, Rite Price Rentals, Hertz, Europcar, Ezi Car Rental
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, medium cars, small cars, people Carriers
🤑 Lowest price£52 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierEuropcar

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 2 Nov 2026)

Prices are lowest during July, starting at £22 for an Economy car and highest in December, when economy cars start at £61. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month at Rotorua Airport is December, while the least popular month is August.
Rotorua Airport 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, most companies at Rotorua Airport support after-hours returns. Park in the designated return area, lock the car, and drop the keys in the secure drop box. Take timestamped photos of the car's condition after parking to protect yourself.
Usually, yes, if the desk is open. You may be charged for extra hours if you pick up significantly earlier. Rental desks at Rotorua Airport typically operate from 08:00-16:30.

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
4
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
£172
Lowest daily price
£52
Total cars available
53

Top 12 suppliers at Rotorua Airport in 2026

Ezi Car Rental
Ezi Car Rental
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
£103
per day
837 Te Ngae Road, Rotorua Airport, Rotorua 2022
+640800545000 / +6433592721
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Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:30-17:00
Sun
08:00-18:00
Rite Price Rentals
Rite Price Rentals
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
837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
+64073437919
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:59
Tue
08:00-16:59
Wed
08:00-16:59
Thu
08:00-16:59
Fri
08:00-16:59
Sat
08:00-11:59
Sun
08:00-11:59
Hertz
Hertz
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
£93–£256
per day
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
+64073484081
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Mon
08:00-19:30
Tue
08:00-19:30
Wed
08:00-19:30
Thu
08:00-19:30
Fri
08:00-19:30
Sat
08:00-17:30
Sun
11:00-19:30
Thrifty
Thrifty
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
9.3
£88–£186
per day
Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
+640800737070
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Mon
08:00-19:30
Tue
08:00-19:30
Wed
08:00-19:30
Thu
08:00-19:30
Fri
08:00-19:30
Sat
08:00-17:30
Sun
11:00-19:30
Dollar
Dollar
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
9.0
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
£90–£183
per day
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
+640800243789
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Mon
08:00-19:30
Tue
08:00-19:30
Wed
08:00-19:30
Thu
08:00-19:30
Fri
08:00-19:30
Sat
08:00-17:30
Sun
11:00-19:30
Ezu Car Rental
Ezu Car Rental
8.7
Very Good
4 ratings
Value for money
9.6
Ease of finding
7.7
Agent helpfulness
9.5
Pick-up speed
7.5
Drop-off speed
7.7
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.4
£280–£317
per day
1076 Pukuatua street, Rotorua
+64221231047
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-18:00
Sun
08:00-18:00
Avis
Avis
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
£85–£138
per day
Terminal Building
640800655111
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Mon
08:00-17:30
Tue
08:00-17:30
Wed
08:00-17:30
Thu
08:00-17:30
Fri
08:00-17:30
Sat
09:00-16:00
Sun
09:30-17:30
Europcar
Europcar
8.4
Good
11 ratings
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
7.9
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
£52–£144
per day
837 Te Ngae Rd, Owhata, Rotorua 3074
+6473461720
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Mon
08:00-16:30
Tue
08:00-16:30
Wed
08:00-16:30
Thu
08:00-16:30
Fri
08:00-16:30
Sat
08:00-16:30
Sun
08:00-16:30
Firefly
Firefly
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
Te Ngae Rd
073484081
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Mon
08:00-19:30
Tue
08:00-19:30
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08:00-19:30
Thu
08:00-19:30
Fri
08:00-19:30
Sat
08:00-17:30
Sun
11:00-19:30
Keddy
Keddy
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
Rotorua Airport
+646473461720
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Mon
08:00-16:30
Tue
08:00-16:30
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08:00-16:30
Thu
08:00-16:30
Fri
08:00-16:30
Sat
08:00-16:30
Sun
08:00-16:30
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
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
Rotorua Airport, 3074 Rotorua
+646473461720
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:30
Tue
08:00-16:30
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08:00-16:30
Thu
08:00-16:30
Fri
08:00-16:30
Sat
08:00-16:30
Sun
08:00-16:30
Carwiz
Carwiz
8.0
Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.9
£431
per day
1076 Pukuatua Street, Street, Rotorua 3010
+64073493285
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-18:00
Sun
08:00-18:00
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