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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 $50/day
for 26 Aug - 31 Aug 2025
Compact CarView offerFrom NZD $51/day
for 26 Aug - 31 Aug 2025
Economy CarView offerFrom NZD $52/day
for 28 Aug - 02 Sep 2025
Intermediate CarView offerFrom NZD $65/day
for 26 Aug - 31 Aug 2025
Compact SUVView offerFrom NZD $72/day
for 24 Aug - 27 Aug 2025
Intermediate SUVView offerFrom NZD $79/day
for 25 Aug - 28 Aug 2025
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on August 23, 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 23 August, 2025
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- 25 Jul 2025marianna r.Booked: Suzuki Swift or similarRotorua Airport
- 03 Aug 2025stanley b.Booked: Ford Focus Hybrid or similarChristchurch Airport
- 04 Aug 2025peter m.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarWellington Airport
- 11 Jul 2025gavin a.Booked: Toyota RAV 4 AWD Hybrid or similarQueenstown Airport
- 21 Jun 2025anne k.Booked: Hyundai Kona or similarAuckland Airport
- 04 Jun 2025terry b.Booked: Toyota Highlander or similarQueenstown Airport
- 28 Jun 2025eve k.Booked: Toyota Yaris or similarQueenstown Airport
- 12 Jun 2025richard w.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarPicton Ferry
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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
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 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
Kia Stonic
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
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 ASX
5
4
2 large
ProvidersEzi
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
Polestar vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
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
Gwm Tank 300
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Haval H6 Premium
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
23 Aug
$58
$58
$169
$169
24 Aug
$58
$58
$169
$169
25 Aug
$59
$59
$169
$169
26 Aug
$51
$51
$104
$104
27 Aug
$59
$59
$169
$169
28 Aug
$51
$51
$169
$169
29 Aug
$59
$59
$95
$95
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
23 Aug
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 Aug
$65
$65
$65
$65
25 Aug
$65
$65
$65
$65
26 Aug
$65
$65
$65
$65
27 Aug
$65
$65
$65
$65
28 Aug
$65
$65
$65
$65
29 Aug
$65
$65
$65
$65
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
23 Aug
$72
$72
$87
$87
24 Aug
$72
$72
$179
$179
25 Aug
$72
$72
$117
$117
26 Aug
$72
$72
$179
$179
27 Aug
$72
$72
$109
$109
28 Aug
$72
$72
$179
$179
29 Aug
$72
$72
$138
$138
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
23 Aug
$82
$82
$162
$162
24 Aug
$82
$82
$251
$251
25 Aug
$79
$79
$162
$162
26 Aug
$79
$79
$251
$251
27 Aug
$79
$79
$162
$162
28 Aug
$79
$79
$251
$251
29 Aug
$82
$82
$162
$162
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
23 Aug
$83
$83
$266
$266
24 Aug
$83
$83
$266
$266
25 Aug
$82
$82
$266
$266
26 Aug
$82
$82
$266
$266
27 Aug
$82
$82
$266
$266
28 Aug
$82
$82
$266
$266
29 Aug
$84
$84
$266
$266
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
23 Aug
$99
$99
$99
$99
24 Aug
$99
$99
$99
$99
25 Aug
$97
$97
$97
$97
26 Aug
$97
$97
$103
$103
27 Aug
$97
$97
$97
$97
28 Aug
$97
$97
$103
$103
29 Aug
$118
$118
$118
$118
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
23 Aug
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 Aug
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 Aug
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
26 Aug
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 Aug
$181
$181
$201
$201
28 Aug
$174
$174
$201
$201
29 Aug
$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 23 August, 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 •9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
4.80 • 1 rating
Budget Rotorua Airport
On airport • Rotorua Airport Terminal
Today •9:00 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 •8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
5.00 • 3 ratings
Hertz Rotorua Airport
On airport • Rotorua Airport Terminal
Today •8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
3.60 • 2 ratings
Thrifty Rotorua Airport
On airport • Rotorua Airport Terminal
Today •8:00 AM - 5:30 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 $51 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.
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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