Car Hire at Rotorua Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Economy
Suzuki Swift or comparable
$35.07 per day
Compact
Suzuki Swift or comparable
$35.82 per day
Intermediate
Suzuki Baleno or comparable
$37.82 per day
Full-size Estate/Wagon
Subaru Outback or comparable
$49.53 per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Standard SUV
GWM Tank 300 or comparable
$51.92 per day
Premium SUV
Ford Everest or comparable
$84.22 per day
Compact
Toyota Yaris or comparable
$36.18 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Camry or comparable
$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%
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
Rotorua Airport (ROT)
- IATA: ROT
- ICAO: NZRO
- Name: Rotorua Airport (ROT)
- Distance from the city centre: 4.3 miles / 7 km
Top 3 locations near Rotorua Airport
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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 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
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.
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
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
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
+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
+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
+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
+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
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
+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
+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
+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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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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