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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.

  • HertzEconomy Car
    Economy Car

    From NZD $82/day

    for 04 Jul - 07 Jul 2025
    View offer
  • HertzCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From NZD $86/day

    for 04 Jul - 07 Jul 2025
    View offer
  • HertzCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From NZD $94/day

    for 04 Jul - 07 Jul 2025
    View offer
  • HertzIntermediate SUV
    Intermediate SUV

    From NZD $110/day

    for 04 Jul - 07 Jul 2025
    View offer
  • HertzPremium Passenger Van
    Premium Passenger Van

    From NZD $178/day

    for 08 Jul - 13 Jul 2025
    View offer
  • HertzPremium Pick up (double cab)
    Premium Pick up (double cab)

    From NZD $186/day

    for 08 Jul - 13 Jul 2025
    View offer

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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on July 03, 2025 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 03 July, 2025

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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think

Our overall rating
(4.8/5 from 101,474 reviews)
  • 08 May 2025

    Easy & great price

    rachel n.
    Booked: Skoda Kodiaq or similar
    Napier Airport
    Skoda Kodiaq or similar
  • 20 Jun 2025

    easy to use

    raaj s.
    Booked: Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
  • 15 May 2025

    Ease of use

    catharina v.
    Booked: Mazda CX-5 or similar
    Auckland North Shore
    Mazda CX-5 or similar
  • 23 Jun 2025

    easy to use, phone customer service very good

    ian m.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
  • 06 Jun 2025

    Quick and easy

    kevin g.
    Booked: Kia Carnival - 8 Seat van or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Kia Carnival - 8 Seat van or similar
  • 13 Jun 2025

    Ease of booking

    lucy y.
    Booked: Toyota Yaris or similar
    Auckland International Airport
    Toyota Yaris or similar
  • 27 May 2025

    easy to navigate

    james a.
    Booked: Ford Everest or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Ford Everest or similar
  • 11 Jun 2025

    Great. And exciting.

    virginia b.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Mystery Car or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Kawerau

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab) and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsOne car rental depot in Kawerau.
✅ Rental brandsHertz.

Kawerau daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

03 Jul

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

Fri

04 Jul

$82

$86

Sat

05 Jul

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

Sun

06 Jul

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

Mon

07 Jul

$82

$86

Tue

08 Jul

$82

$93

Wed

09 Jul

$82

$86

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

03 Jul

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

Fri

04 Jul

$94

$94

Sat

05 Jul

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

Sun

06 Jul

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

Mon

07 Jul

$94

$94

Tue

08 Jul

$94

$104

Wed

09 Jul

$94

$94

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

03 Jul

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

Fri

04 Jul

$110

$137

Sat

05 Jul

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

Sun

06 Jul

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

Mon

07 Jul

$110

$137

Tue

08 Jul

$110

$147

Wed

09 Jul

$110

$137

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

03 Jul

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

Fri

04 Jul

$187

$187

Sat

05 Jul

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

Sun

06 Jul

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

Mon

07 Jul

$187

$187

Tue

08 Jul

$178

$187

Wed

09 Jul

$187

$187

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

03 Jul

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

Fri

04 Jul

$195

$195

Sat

05 Jul

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

Sun

06 Jul

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

Mon

07 Jul

$195

$195

Tue

08 Jul

$186

$195

Wed

09 Jul

$195

$195

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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 03 July, 2025

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

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Car rental depots in Kawerau

Car hire depots in Kawerau are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Hertz Kawerau Downtown

    48-50 Liverpool Street, Kawerau, Kawerau NI, 3127

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

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Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car in Kawerau

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Kawerau?

    Prices start at NZD $82 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $137 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 $178 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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