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Car rental rates in Kawerau
Situated in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand’s North Island, the town of Kawerau is just a one-hour drive to the east of Rotorua, and about a four hour drive from Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau.
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- 28 Jan 2026susan a.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarChristchurch City
- 09 Jan 2026grant p.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarChristchurch Airport
- 05 Jan 2026fiona f.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarAuckland Airport
- 06 Dec 2025beverley h.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarAuckland Domestic Airport
- 12 Feb 2026grant f.Booked: Toyota BZ4X or similarAuckland Airport Domestic
- 11 Feb 2026jeffrey g.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarWellington Airport
- 18 Jan 2026john s.Booked: Toyota Rav4 AWDChristchurch Airport
- 30 Oct 2025geoff m.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarAuckland International Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Kawerau
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab) and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | One car rental depot in Kawerau. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Hertz. |
Kawerau daily rate data
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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 24 February, 2026
Rotorua Airport car hire
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Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Rotorua Airport (ROT).
Regional airports near Kawerau
Car rental depots in Kawerau
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Hertz Kawerau Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat–Sun Closed48-50 Liverpool Street, Kawerau, North Island
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Kawerau
Why are there no hire cars in Kawerau at certain times of the year?
Our data shows that Kawerau, along with other isolated cities in Australia, book out of rental cars during peak seasons (i.e., school holidays and major town events) because of the limited amount of rental cars available by providers in the area. We recommend always booking well in advance for this location.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Kawerau?
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 Kawerau 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.
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