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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.
SpecialView offerFrom NZD $58/day
for 19 Sep - 24 Sep 2025
Compact CarView offerFrom NZD $59/day
for 19 Sep - 24 Sep 2025
Economy CarView offerFrom NZD $60/day
for 17 Sep - 20 Sep 2025
Compact SUVView offerFrom NZD $75/day
for 17 Sep - 20 Sep 2025
Intermediate SUVView offerFrom NZD $82/day
for 17 Sep - 20 Sep 2025
Standard SUVView offerFrom NZD $89/day
for 17 Sep - 20 Sep 2025
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 16, 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 16 September, 2025
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 25 Jul 2025marianna r.Booked: Suzuki Swift or similarRotorua Airport
- 14 Jul 2025micky n.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarAuckland Domestic Airport
- 05 Aug 2025robert a.Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similarChristchurch Airport
- 13 Sep 2025terry p.Booked: Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similarAuckland Airport
- 02 Aug 2025samantha j.Booked: Toyota RAV4 or similarDunedin Airport
- 08 Sep 2025cara l.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarNelson Airport
- 17 Aug 2025timothy g.Booked: Kia Seltos or similarWellington Airport
- 26 Aug 2025jordan j.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similarQueenstown Airport
We ask users of our booking service to review it after they've completed their reservation. We present a selection of reviews on this page. Our review scores are calculated by averaging the scores of all the reviews that we collect. We don't publish reviews that violate our guidelines. To learn more about guidelines and our reviews generally, visit Terms and Conditions.
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Rotorua Airport
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, 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
Popular rental car models at Rotorua Airport last month
- % of BookingsModelPrice range last monthProviders
1
29%
6679
Suzuki SwiftEconomy Car
5
4
1 small
Rent withHertz, Thrifty
2
29%
6093Kia SeltosCompact SUV
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
3
14%
6363
Ford Puma HybridEconomy Car
5
4
2 large
Rent withEzi
4
14%
185185
Hyundai KonaCompact SUV
5
5
1 small
Rent withBudget
5
14%
8282
Ford Ranger WildtrakStandard SUV
5
4
4 small
Rent withEuropcar
Ford vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport
Ford Escape
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford Escape Hybrid A.W.D.
5
5
3 large
ProvidersEzi
Ford Everest
7
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford Focus HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large
ProvidersEzi
Ford Puma HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large
ProvidersEzi
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport
Hyundai i30
5
5
1 small
ProvidersBudget
Hyundai Kona
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
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
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Sportage
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport
Mazda CX-5
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport
Mitsubishi Asx
5
5
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mitsubishi Eclipse
5
5
3 large
ProvidersEzi
Mitsubishi Outlander
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.
7
5
1 large, 3 small
ProvidersEzi
Nissan vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport
Nissan X-Trail
5
5
5 small
ProvidersAvis
Subaru vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport
Subaru Outback
5
5
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Suzuki vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport
Suzuki Swift
4
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport
Toyota Corolla
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Gx Hybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
5
4 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty
Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
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
21 CU Metre Box Tail Lift Truck
2
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Haval H6
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hv H6 Ultra Hybrid
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mahindra 3xo Ax7l
5
4
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
16 Sep
$59
$59
$87
$87
17 Sep
$59
$59
$154
$154
18 Sep
$59
$59
$148
$148
19 Sep
$59
$59
$91
$91
20 Sep
$59
$59
$154
$154
21 Sep
$59
$59
$87
$87
22 Sep
$59
$59
$87
$87
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 Sep
$75
$75
$164
$164
17 Sep
$75
$75
$164
$164
18 Sep
$75
$75
$164
$164
19 Sep
$75
$75
$102
$102
20 Sep
$75
$75
$164
$164
21 Sep
$75
$75
$164
$164
22 Sep
$75
$75
$164
$164
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 Sep
$82
$82
$203
$203
17 Sep
$82
$82
$203
$203
18 Sep
$82
$82
$203
$203
19 Sep
$82
$82
$154
$154
20 Sep
$82
$82
$203
$203
21 Sep
$82
$82
$203
$203
22 Sep
$82
$82
$203
$203
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 Sep
$89
$89
$266
$266
17 Sep
$89
$89
$266
$266
18 Sep
$89
$89
$266
$266
19 Sep
$89
$89
$266
$266
20 Sep
$89
$89
$266
$266
21 Sep
$89
$89
$266
$266
22 Sep
$89
$89
$266
$266
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 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
17 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
18 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
19 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
20 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
21 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
22 Sep
$102
$102
$102
$102
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 Sep
$170
$170
$170
$170
17 Sep
$170
$170
$202
$202
18 Sep
$170
$170
$202
$202
19 Sep
$163
$163
$202
$202
20 Sep
$170
$170
$202
$202
21 Sep
$163
$163
$202
$202
22 Sep
$170
$170
$202
$202
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 Sep
$175
$175
$175
$175
17 Sep
$175
$175
$196
$196
18 Sep
$175
$175
$196
$196
19 Sep
$168
$168
$196
$196
20 Sep
$175
$175
$196
$196
21 Sep
$168
$168
$196
$196
22 Sep
$175
$175
$196
$196
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 Sep
$181
$181
$201
$201
17 Sep
$181
$181
$201
$201
18 Sep
$181
$181
$201
$201
19 Sep
$174
$174
$201
$201
20 Sep
$181
$181
$201
$201
21 Sep
$174
$174
$201
$201
22 Sep
$181
$181
$201
$201
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 16 September, 2025
Car rental depots at Rotorua Airport
Car hire depots at Rotorua Airport are marked on the map below.
Avis Rotorua Airport
On airport • Rotorua Airport Terminal
Today •8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
4.80 • 1 rating
Budget Rotorua Airport
On airport • Rotorua Airport Terminal
Today •8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Dollar Rotorua Airport
On airport • Rotorua Airport Terminal
Today •8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Europcar Rotorua Airport
On airport • Rotorua Airport Terminal
Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
2.60 • 2 ratings
Ezi Rotorua Airport
On airport • Rotorua Airport Terminal
Today •8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
5.00 • 3 ratings
Hertz Rotorua Airport
On airport • Rotorua Airport Terminal
Today •8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
3.60 • 2 ratings
Thrifty Rotorua Airport
On airport • Rotorua Airport Terminal
Today •8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
4.80 • 1 rating
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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 $59 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $183 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 between NZD $163 and NZD $189 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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