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Car rental rates at Rotorua Airport
Located towards the centre of New Zealand’s North Island, Rotorua Airport (ROT) serves the nearby town of Rotorua along with regional centres including Taupō, Hamilton / Kirikiriroa and Whakatāne. It is around a three hour drive to the south of Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau.
Lock in low rates on your next hire car when flying into Rotorua Airport. VroomVroomVroom compares prices from top car rental brands in New Zealand, presenting a range of vehicle options to suit your budget.
Compact Car
View offerTravel 19 Dec - 24 Dec 2025
from NZD $99/day
Economy Car
View offerTravel 17 Dec - 22 Dec 2025
from NZD $102/day
Fullsize SUV
View offerTravel 17 Dec - 22 Dec 2025
from NZD $116/day
Premium SUV
View offerTravel 19 Dec - 24 Dec 2025
from NZD $138/day
Special
View offerTravel 17 Dec - 22 Dec 2025
from NZD $169/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 17 Dec - 22 Dec 2025
from NZD $214/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 17 Dec - 22 Dec 2025
from NZD $254/day
Premium Passenger Van
View offerTravel 17 Dec - 22 Dec 2025
from NZD $284/day
Premium Ute (double cab)
View offerTravel 17 Dec - 22 Dec 2025
from NZD $293/day
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on December 14, 2025 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 14 December, 2025
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 12 Sep 2025maria h.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarWellington International Airport
- 18 Oct 2025david b.Booked: Subaru Forester AWD or similarAuckland International Airport
- 13 Nov 2025chung ban brian c.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarWellington City
- 14 Nov 2025stephanie g.Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similarAuckland Airport Domestic
- 18 Oct 2025simon b.Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similarChristchurch Airport
- 28 Oct 2025martin m.Booked: Toyota Rav4 2w.d. or similarAuckland Airport
- 19 Oct 2025catherine f.Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similarHamilton Airport
- 07 Dec 2025michael d.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarNelson Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Rotorua Airport
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab) and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Seven car rental depots at Rotorua Airport. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Dollar, Europcar, Ezi, Hertz and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available at Rotorua Airport
Ford vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport
Ford Everest
7
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford Puma HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large
ProvidersEzi
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Honda vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport
Honda Zr-v Sport
5
5
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Kia vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport
Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa
8
5
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Niro HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Seltos
5
5
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Sportage
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport
Mazda 3
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Mazda CX-30
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport
Mitsubishi Eclipse 2WD
5
5
2 large
ProvidersEzi
Mitsubishi Outlander
5
5
5 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz
Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.
7
5
1 large, 3 small
ProvidersEzi
Suzuki vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport
Suzuki Swift
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport
Toyota CorollaHybrid
5
5
1 large
ProvidersEzi
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
5
4 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty
Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Rav4 AWD
5
5
3 large
ProvidersEzi
Toyota Rav4 Gx HybridHybrid
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Toyota Yaris Gx HybridHybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Other vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport
12 Seat Bus
12
4
12 large
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Chery Tiggo 8Hybrid
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Cy Tiggo 8 Ultimate ShsHybrid
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Haval H6 PhevHybrid
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ho Zr-v Sport
5
5
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mystery Car
5
4
1 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Hertz
Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, 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
Rotorua Airport daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a small car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 Dec
$168
$241
15 Dec
$191
$241
16 Dec
$191
$241
17 Dec
$102
$241
18 Dec
$125
$241
19 Dec
$99
$241
20 Dec
$125
$241
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 Dec
$206
$270
15 Dec
$247
$270
16 Dec
$247
$270
17 Dec
$214
$270
18 Dec
$247
$270
19 Dec
$214
$270
20 Dec
$247
$270
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 Dec
$261
$348
15 Dec
$294
$348
16 Dec
$294
$348
17 Dec
$254
$348
18 Dec
$294
$348
19 Dec
$254
$348
20 Dec
$294
$348
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 Dec
$271
$363
15 Dec
$363
$363
16 Dec
$363
$363
17 Dec
$116
$365
18 Dec
$182
$363
19 Dec
$116
$365
20 Dec
$182
$182
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 Dec
$297
$297
15 Dec
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
16 Dec
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
17 Dec
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
18 Dec
$215
$215
19 Dec
$138
$215
20 Dec
$215
$215
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 Dec
$312
$329
15 Dec
$312
$329
16 Dec
$312
$329
17 Dec
$284
$329
18 Dec
$312
$329
19 Dec
$284
$329
20 Dec
$312
$329
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 Dec
$308
$324
15 Dec
$308
$324
16 Dec
$308
$324
17 Dec
$293
$324
18 Dec
$308
$324
19 Dec
$293
$324
20 Dec
$308
$324
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 14 December, 2025
Car rental depots at Rotorua Airport
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis Rotorua Airport
View details4.8 (1)Mon–Fri 08:30–17:30, Sun 08:30–17:30, Sat 09:00–17:30Terminal Building (North Island), North Island
Budget Rotorua Airport
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:30–17:30, Sun 08:30–17:30, Sat 09:00–17:30Terminal Building, North Island
Dollar Rotorua Airport
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 8:00–20:30Te Ngae Road, North Island
Europcar Rotorua Airport
View details2.6 (2)Mon–Sun 08:00–16:30Terminal Building, North Island
Ezi Rotorua Airport
View details5.0 (3)Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00, Sun 08:00–18:00, Sat 08:30–18:00837 Te Ngae Road, North Island
Hertz Rotorua Airport
View details3.6 (2)Mon–Fri 08:00–19:30, Sun 08:00–19:30, Sat 08:00–17:30Te Ngae Rd, Rotorua, North Island
Thrifty Rotorua Airport
View details4.8 (1)Mon–Fri 08:00–19:30, Sun 08:00–19:30, Sat 08:00–17:30Te Ngae Rd, Rotorua, North Island
Nearby Rotorua Airport
Organising to pick up your hire car from the airport is great for convenience, but can cost more. If you’re looking for a rental car depot that is close to — but not at — Rotorua Airport, here’s a selection of hire car depots to choose from.
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car at Rotorua Airport
How much does it cost to hire a car at Rotorua Airport?
Prices start at NZD $99 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $365 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle at Rotorua Airport.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Rotorua Airport?
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 $284 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates at Rotorua Airport.
What is the highest-rated hire car at Rotorua Airport?
The highest-rated rental car at Rotorua Airport is Toyota Rav4 A.w.d. or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the highest-rated car hire provider at Rotorua Airport?
Ezi is the highest-rated car hire provider at Rotorua Airport, based on ratings by our customers.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental at Rotorua Airport?
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 at Rotorua Airport 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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