Great value rental cars from Rotorua’s most trusted car hire providers
The North Island town of Rotorua sits on the bank of Lake Rotorua and is renowned for both its geothermal activity and Māori culture. Aside from visiting hot springs, geysers, and mud pools, don’t miss the fascinating Rotorua Museum of Art and History. Rotorua is located about a three hour drive from Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau and about an hour and a half from Hamilton / Kirikiriroa.
Getting on the road in Rotorua is easy with VroomVroomVroom. By using our easy to use search to find a competitive car hire rate from our selection of well respected car hire provider, you can book your car in as little as a couple of minutes.
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on March 20, 2024 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 20 March, 2024
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| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Passenger Van, SUV, Sport and Ute. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Three car rental depots in Rotorua. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty. |
1
29%
Toyota CorollaCompact Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
2
14%
Kia Niro HybridCompact SUV
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty
3
14%
Suzuki SwiftEconomy Car
4
4
1 small
Thrifty
4
14%
Mystery CarSpecial Special Offer Car
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Hertz
5
14%
Mitsubishi OutlanderIntermediate SUV
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty
Ford Ranger
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa
8
5
2 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Niro HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mitsubishi ASX
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mitsubishi Outlander
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Nissan X-Trail
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Suzuki Swift
4
4
1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Polestar 2 - Tesla Model 3Electric
5
2
1 large, 2 small
Hertz, Thrifty
Toyota Corolla
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota HiAce
12
4
12 large
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
5
4 large, 2 small
Thrifty
Mystery Car
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Hertz
“Or similar” refers to how our rental providers classify cars. Please be advised they cannot guarantee that a specific car model will be available. Partners categorise similar models into “vehicle groups” and confirm availability on this basis. Our team are available to contact the depot on your behalf where you are picking up your vehicle to enquire what models are available under the vehicle group you booked. Please contact customer support for further information.
Vehicle models are subject to provider availability
Per day price range
20 Mar
$167
$167
$176
$176
21 Mar
$167
$167
$191
$191
22 Mar
$167
$167
$191
$191
23 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
24 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
25 Mar
$140
$140
$191
$191
26 Mar
$167
$167
$181
$181
Per day price range
20 Mar
$208
$208
$219
$219
21 Mar
$208
$208
$219
$219
22 Mar
$195
$195
$219
$219
23 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
24 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
25 Mar
$151
$151
$219
$219
26 Mar
$195
$195
$208
$208
Per day price range
20 Mar
$223
$223
$264
$264
21 Mar
$223
$223
$264
$264
22 Mar
$223
$223
$264
$264
23 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
24 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
25 Mar
$175
$175
$264
$264
26 Mar
$223
$223
$251
$251
Per day price range
20 Mar
$319
$319
$319
$319
21 Mar
$319
$319
$319
$319
22 Mar
$319
$319
$319
$319
23 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
24 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
25 Mar
$268
$268
$319
$319
26 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Per day price range
20 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
21 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
22 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
23 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
24 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
25 Mar
$294
$294
$323
$323
26 Mar
$307
$307
$307
$307
Per day price range
20 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
21 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
22 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
23 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
24 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
25 Mar
$246
$246
$264
$264
26 Mar
$251
$251
$251
$251
Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.
Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.
Prices are in NZD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 20 March, 2024
Are you flying into Rotorua?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Rotorua Airport (ROT).
Car hire depots in Rotorua are marked on the map below.
1233 Amohau Street, Rotorua NI, 3010
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Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
1233 Amohau St, Rotorua, Rotorua NI, 3010
Today • 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
1233 Amohau St, Rotorua, Rotorua NI, 3010
Today • 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
We ask customers to review the provider's depot experience after they've returned their rental vehicle. The review scores are calculated by averaging the scores of the reviews that we collect. For more information please read our Terms and Conditions.
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On hiring a car in Rotorua
Prices start at NZD $140 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $226 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Rotorua.
If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs NZD $268 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car in Rotorua.
If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs between NZD $246 and NZD $309 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Rotorua.
The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available in Rotorua may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.
Yes, just untick “Return to the same location” in our search form and select your preferred drop-off location. Be aware that this will incur a one-way fee to your booking, which will be included in the total cost.
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