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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
View offerTravel 22 Jan - 27 Jan 2026
from NZD $122/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 22 Jan - 27 Jan 2026
from NZD $138/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 22 Jan - 27 Jan 2026
from NZD $151/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 22 Jan - 27 Jan 2026
from NZD $188/day
Premium Passenger Van
View offerTravel 22 Jan - 27 Jan 2026
from NZD $250/day
Premium Ute (double cab)
View offerTravel 22 Jan - 27 Jan 2026
from NZD $293/day
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on January 19, 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 19 January, 2026
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- 22 Sep 2025teresa i.Booked: Suzuki Swift or similarWellington Ferry Terminal
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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
19 Jan
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
20 Jan
$173
$188
21 Jan
$173
$188
22 Jan
$122
$188
23 Jan
$173
$188
24 Jan
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 Jan
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
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 Jan
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
20 Jan
$212
$212
21 Jan
$212
$212
22 Jan
$151
$212
23 Jan
$212
$212
24 Jan
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 Jan
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
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 Jan
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
20 Jan
$251
$290
21 Jan
$251
$290
22 Jan
$188
$290
23 Jan
$251
$290
24 Jan
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 Jan
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
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 Jan
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
20 Jan
$259
$259
21 Jan
$259
$259
22 Jan
$250
$259
23 Jan
$259
$259
24 Jan
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 Jan
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
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 Jan
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
20 Jan
$320
$320
21 Jan
$320
$320
22 Jan
$293
$320
23 Jan
$320
$320
24 Jan
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 Jan
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
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 19 January, 2026
Rotorua Airport car hire
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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
How much does it cost to hire a car in Kawerau?
Prices start at NZD $122 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $243 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Kawerau.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Kawerau?
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 NZD $250 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates 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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