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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 19, 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 19 February, 2026

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

    Easy and straight forward booking process.

    david r.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse 2WD
    Tauranga City
    Mitsubishi Eclipse 2WD
  • 18 Nov 2025

    I love using vroomvroom.nz

    dorothy a.
    Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
    Auckland Airport International
    Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
  • 14 Jan 2026

    very good. Easy.

    david b.
    Booked: Toyota Rav4 2w.d. or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Toyota Rav4 2w.d. or similar
  • 13 Nov 2025

    Easy to understand

    chung ban brian c.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Wellington City
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 24 Jan 2026

    Easy

    momia t.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Pajero or similar
    Auckland City
    Mitsubishi Pajero or similar
  • 06 Jan 2026

    quick and easy

    neil w.
    Booked: Mazda 3 or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Mazda 3 or similar
  • 07 Nov 2025

    Quick and easy

    donna h.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Christchurch City
    Mitsubishi ASX 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

19 Feb

$276

$276

Fri

20 Feb

$276

$276

Sat

21 Feb

$276

$276

Sun

22 Feb

$152

$264

Mon

23 Feb

$131

$132

Tue

24 Feb

$109

$132

Wed

25 Feb

$128

$132

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Feb

$332

$332

Fri

20 Feb

$332

$332

Sat

21 Feb

$332

$332

Sun

22 Feb

$286

$332

Mon

23 Feb

$332

$332

Tue

24 Feb

$286

$332

Wed

25 Feb

$332

$332

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Feb

$344

$344

Fri

20 Feb

$344

$344

Sat

21 Feb

$344

$344

Sun

22 Feb

$308

$344

Mon

23 Feb

$344

$344

Tue

24 Feb

$308

$344

Wed

25 Feb

$344

$344

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Feb

$386

$399

Fri

20 Feb

$386

$399

Sat

21 Feb

$207

$399

Sun

22 Feb

$207

$399

Mon

23 Feb

$386

$399

Tue

24 Feb

$343

$399

Wed

25 Feb

$386

$399

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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 19 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 $109 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $351 per day for a Standard 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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