The easiest way to book a car rental in Kawerau
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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.
Getting on the road in Kawerau 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.
Economy Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 25 Sep - 02 Oct 2026
from NZD $80/day
Compact SUV
Kia Seltos or similar
View offerTravel 25 Sep - 02 Oct 2026
from NZD $99/day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid or similar
View offerTravel 25 Sep - 02 Oct 2026
from NZD $146/day
Premium Ute (double cab)
Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy or similar
View offerTravel 25 Sep - 02 Oct 2026
from NZD $199/day
Premium Passenger Van
12 Seat Bus or similar
View offerTravel 25 Sep - 02 Oct 2026
from NZD $240/day
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 22, 2026 by a New Zealand 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 22 September, 2026
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 14 Aug 2026carl m.Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similarAuckland City
- 12 Aug 2026david f.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarQueenstown Downtown
- 07 Sep 2026jessica d.Booked: Kia Stonic or similarChristchurch Airport
- 06 Sep 2026brendon a.Booked: Hyundai Tucson 2w.d. or similarQueenstown Airport
- 29 Jun 2026perry l.Booked: Mazda 3 or similarAuckland Airport
- 16 Aug 2026tangimeimoana t.Booked: Ford Everest or similarAuckland Domestic Airport Shuttle
- 23 Jun 2026rodney b.Booked: Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid or similarChristchurch Airport
- 28 Jun 2026pat a.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarQueenstown 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
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
22 Sep
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 Sep
$139
$139
24 Sep
$139
$139
25 Sep
$80
$139
26 Sep
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
27 Sep
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
28 Sep
$139
$139
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
22 Sep
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 Sep
$158
$158
24 Sep
$158
$158
25 Sep
$99
$158
26 Sep
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
27 Sep
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
28 Sep
$158
$158
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
22 Sep
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 Sep
$217
$217
24 Sep
$217
$217
25 Sep
$146
$217
26 Sep
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
27 Sep
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
28 Sep
$217
$217
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
22 Sep
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 Sep
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 Sep
$259
$259
25 Sep
$240
$259
26 Sep
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
27 Sep
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
28 Sep
$259
$259
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
22 Sep
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 Sep
$256
$256
24 Sep
$256
$256
25 Sep
$199
$256
26 Sep
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
27 Sep
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
28 Sep
$256
$256
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 22 September, 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
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Hertz Kawerau Downtown
N/A48-50 Liverpool Street, Kawerau
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, closed w/e
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Kawerau
How much does it cost to hire a car in Kawerau?
For a rental period from 25 September to 2 October 2026, prices range from NZD $80 per day for an Economy Car to NZD $146 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Kawerau.
What is the cheapest car rental in Kawerau?
The cheapest car rental in Kawerau for the rental period from 25 September to 2 October 2026 is a Suzuki Swift or similar from Hertz costing NZD $80 per day. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Kawerau?
A minivan hired in Kawerau from 25 September to 2 October 2026 costs NZD $240 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental in Kawerau.
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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