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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.

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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on February 12, 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 12 February, 2026

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Our customers have rated their Rotorua Airport car rental booking experience 4.8/5
(51 reviews)
  • 12 Oct 2025

    pretty straight forward process. always get good value

    hamish t.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Wellington Ferry Terminal
    Suzuki Swift or similar
  • 04 Dec 2025

    seemed easy, havent picked up car yet but so far so good

    alistair s.
    Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
  • 29 Jan 2026

    Easy website

    adam s.
    Booked: Toyota C-HR or similar
    Auckland International Airport
    Toyota C-HR or similar
  • 14 Jan 2026

    I’ve been using this site for many years and find it quick efficient and affordable

    ian c.
    Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
  • 29 Dec 2025

    Great website, easy to navigate and modify search filters

    romeo g.
    Booked: Toyota RAV 4 AWD Hybrid or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Toyota RAV 4 AWD Hybrid or similar
  • 18 Jan 2026

    Easy to use website. Your competitors websites did not allow selection of fuel type. I will be in remote areas where charging facilities will be unlikely so wanted only petrol/diesel.

    john s.
    Booked: Toyota Rav4 AWD
    Christchurch Airport
    Toyota Rav4 AWD
  • 05 Jan 2026

    Very quick and easy,good prices

    fiona f.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 01 Jan 2026

    Absence of payment request (credit card info) make me uncomfortable with guarantee of booking

    samuel v.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Rotorua Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab) and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsSeven car rental depots at Rotorua Airport.
✅ Rental brandsAvis, Budget, Dollar, Europcar, Ezi, Hertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available at Rotorua Airport

Ford vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport

  • Ford Everest

    Ford Everest

    7

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Ford Puma Hybrid

    Ford Puma HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Honda vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport

  • Honda Zr-v Sport

    Honda Zr-v Sport

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Kia vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport

  • Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

    Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

    8

    5

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Kia Niro Hybrid

    Kia Niro HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Kia Seltos

    Kia Seltos

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Kia Stonic

    Kia Stonic

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Mazda vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport

  • Mazda 3

    Mazda 3

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport

  • Mitsubishi Eclipse 2WD

    Mitsubishi Eclipse 2WD

    5

    5

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar, Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

    Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

    7

    5

    1 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Ezi

Suzuki vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota CorollaHybrid

    5

    5

    1 large

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Toyota Kluger Hybrid

    Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid

    7

    5

    4 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Rav4 AWD

    Toyota Rav4 AWD

    5

    5

    3 large

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Toyota Rav4 Gx Hybrid

    Toyota Rav4 Gx HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid

    Toyota Yaris Gx HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Other vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport

  • 12 Seat Bus

    12 Seat Bus

    12

    4

    12 large

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate

    Chery Tiggo 4 Ultimate

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Chery Tiggo 8

    Chery Tiggo 8Hybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Lp C10

    Lp C10Hybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Europcar

  • Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy

    Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

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“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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

12 Feb

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

13 Feb

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

Sat

14 Feb

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

15 Feb

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

16 Feb

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

Tue

17 Feb

$110

$131

Wed

18 Feb

$131

$131

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

12 Feb

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

13 Feb

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

Sat

14 Feb

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

15 Feb

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

16 Feb

$209

$209

Tue

17 Feb

$134

$209

Wed

18 Feb

$209

$209

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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 12 February, 2026

Car rental depots at Rotorua Airport

Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

  • Avis Rotorua Airport

    Avis Rotorua Airport

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    4.9 (2)Mon–Fri 08:30–17:30, Sun 08:30–17:30, Sat 09:00–17:30

    Terminal Building (North Island), North Island

  • Budget Rotorua Airport

    Budget Rotorua Airport

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 08:30–17:30, Sun 08:30–17:30, Sat 09:00–17:30

    Terminal Building, North Island

  • Dollar Rotorua Airport

    Dollar Rotorua Airport

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    No reviewsMon–Sun 8:00–20:30

    Te Ngae Road, North Island

  • Europcar Rotorua Airport

    Europcar Rotorua Airport

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    2.6 (2)Mon–Sun 08:00–16:30

    Terminal Building, North Island

  • Ezi Rotorua Airport

    Ezi Rotorua Airport

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    5.0 (3)Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00, Sun 08:00–18:00, Sat 08:30–18:00

    837 Te Ngae Road, North Island

  • Hertz Rotorua Airport

    Hertz Rotorua Airport

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    3.6 (2)Mon–Fri 08:00–19:30, Sun 08:00–19:30, Sat 08:00–17:30

    Te Ngae Rd, Rotorua, North Island

  • Thrifty Rotorua Airport

    Thrifty Rotorua Airport

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    4.8 (1)Mon–Fri 08:00–19:30, Sun 08:00–19:30, Sat 08:00–17:30

    Te 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.

Info. Approximate distance calculated from Rotorua Airport
Rotorua 5km away

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 $110 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $134 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 Nissan X-Trail 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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