Car Hire at Rotorua Airport

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Rotorua Airport, Rotorua, New Zealand
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700+ Trusted Suppliers:

Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Economy
Suzuki Swift or comparable
Suzuki Swift
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$35.07 per day
Compact
Suzuki Swift or comparable
Suzuki Swift
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$35.82 per day
Intermediate
Suzuki Baleno or comparable
Suzuki Baleno
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
$37.82 per day
Full-size Estate/Wagon
Subaru Outback or comparable
Subaru Outback
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$49.53 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Standard SUV
GWM Tank 300 or comparable
GWM Tank 300
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$51.92 per day
Premium SUV
Ford Everest or comparable
Ford Everest
  • 5
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$84.22 per day
Compact
Toyota Yaris or comparable
Toyota Yaris
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$36.18 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Camry or comparable
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$36.28 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 04:55 on 03/07/2025. 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
$46 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%
Score
9.7 / 10
Average petrol price
$1.66 per litre or $6.29 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
$1.33 per litre or $5.05 per gallon
Highest petrol price
$1.91 per litre or $7.23 per gallon

Airport information

Score
8.2
  • 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

Rotorua Airport (ROT)

  • IATA: ROT
  • ICAO: NZRO
  • Name: Rotorua Airport (ROT)
  • Distance from the city centre: 4.3 miles / 7 km

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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.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Rotorua Airport
$100.96
January
$112.81
February
$174.49
March
$121.48
April
$79.13
May
$90.97
June
$39.81
July
$47.88
August
$49.86
September
$47.05
October
$77.51
November
$127.27
December
The best month to hire a car at Rotorua Airport is July — when the average price for a hire is $39.81 per day. This is 55% less than the yearly average and 77% less than hiring a car in March (when the average price is $174.49 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.

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

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in April, the average hire length is 8 days, while in March, it is only 3 days.
Average number of hire days at Rotorua Airport
5
January
5
February
3
March
8
April
4
May
4
June
3
July
7
August
3
September
4
October
4
November
5
December

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
178%
January
131%
February
122%
March
169%
April
38%
May
38%
June
19%
July
9%
August
56%
September
66%
October
113%
November
263%
December

Car hire information

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 $35 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

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
3
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$45.85
Lowest daily price
$35.07
Total cars available
46

Top 8 suppliers at Rotorua Airport in 2025

Ezi Car Rental
Ezi Car Rental
Very good 8.9 / 7 reviews
+640800545000 / +6433592721
837 Te Ngae Road, Rotorua Airport, Rotorua 2022
$63 - $69
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:
08:30 - 17:00
Sun:
08:00 - 18:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.7 / 6 reviews
+640800737070
Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
$35 - $161
Working hours
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:
08:00 - 19:30
Ezu Car Rental
Ezu Car Rental
Very good 8.7 / 3 reviews
+64221231047
1076 Pukuatua street, Rotorua
$59 - $94
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
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.6 / 12 reviews
+64073484081
Rotorua Airport, 837 Te Ngae Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua 3074
$59 - $94
Working hours
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:
08:00 - 19:30
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.5 / 0 reviews
6473459047
Terminal Building
$38 - $50
Working hours
Mon:
08:30 - 17:30
Tue:
08:30 - 17:30
Wed:
08:30 - 17:30
Thu:
08:30 - 17:30
Fri:
08:30 - 17:30
Sat:
09:00 - 17:30
Sun:
08:30 - 17:30
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.3 / 10 reviews
+6473461720
837 Te Ngae Rd, Owhata, Rotorua 3074
$36 - $84
Working hours
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
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
+646473461720
Rotorua Airport, 3074 Rotorua
$37 - $61
Working hours
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
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.1 / 4 reviews
+646473461720
Rotorua Airport
$47 - $89
Working hours
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
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