The easiest way to book a car rental at Rotorua Airport (ROT)
Book today, pay later, free cancellation
Great value rental cars from Rotorua Airport’s most trusted car hire providers
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.
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 15 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
from NZD $101/day
Economy Car
View offerTravel 15 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
from NZD $102/day
Fullsize SUV
View offerTravel 15 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
from NZD $116/day
Special
View offerTravel 17 Jan - 22 Jan 2026
from NZD $123/day
Premium SUV
View offerTravel 18 Jan - 21 Jan 2026
from NZD $215/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 17 Jan - 22 Jan 2026
from NZD $266/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 15 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
from NZD $317/day
Premium Passenger Van
View offerTravel 15 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
from NZD $333/day
Premium Ute (double cab)
View offerTravel 16 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
from NZD $392/day
Showing 9 of 11 offers
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on January 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 January, 2026
YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY
Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 19 Nov 2025neal v.Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse or similarQueenstown Airport
- 19 Oct 2025catherine f.Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similarHamilton Airport
- 09 Jan 2026sarah r.Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similarChristchurch Airport
- 09 Dec 2025shivam p.Booked: Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy or similarQueenstown Airport
- 09 Nov 2025julie s.Booked: Toyota Rav4 2w.d. or similarQueenstown Airport
- 02 Dec 2025stephen g.Booked: Toyota Rav4 AWDWellington Airport
- 05 Jan 2026fiona f.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarAuckland Airport
- 29 Dec 2025quentin m.Booked: Toyota RAV 4 AWD Hybrid or similarChristchurch 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.
Learn more about our reviews.
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
Popular rental car models at Rotorua Airport last month
- % of BookingsModelPrice range last monthProviders
1
22%
163251Kia SeltosCompact SUV
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
2
22%
2020
Nissan X-TrailIntermediate SUV
5
5
5 small
Rent withAvis
3
11%
233233Ford Escape Hybrid A.W.D.Fullsize SUV
5
5
3 large
Rent withEzi
4
11%
9393Ford Puma HybridEconomy Car
5
4
2 large
Rent withEzi
5
11%
130130
Hyundai KonaCompact SUV
5
5
2 small
Rent withBudget
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
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, 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, Thrifty, Hertz, Europcar
Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.
7
5
1 large, 3 small
ProvidersEzi
Suzuki vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Europcar
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
Mystery Car
5
4
1 small
ProvidersHertz, Europcar
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
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Jan
$131
$133
13 Jan
$128
$133
14 Jan
$128
$133
15 Jan
$102
$272
16 Jan
$128
$304
17 Jan
$102
$304
18 Jan
$128
$304
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Jan
$326
$343
13 Jan
$326
$343
14 Jan
$326
$343
15 Jan
$317
$343
16 Jan
$326
$358
17 Jan
$317
$358
18 Jan
$326
$358
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Jan
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
13 Jan
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
14 Jan
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
15 Jan
$101
$127
16 Jan
$127
$127
17 Jan
$101
$356
18 Jan
$127
$356
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Jan
$182
$182
13 Jan
$182
$182
14 Jan
$182
$182
15 Jan
$116
$182
16 Jan
$182
$466
17 Jan
$116
$466
18 Jan
$182
$466
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Jan
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
13 Jan
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
14 Jan
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
15 Jan
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 Jan
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 Jan
$434
$444
18 Jan
$215
$434
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Jan
$466
$490
13 Jan
$466
$490
14 Jan
$466
$490
15 Jan
$466
$494
16 Jan
$466
$490
17 Jan
$466
$494
18 Jan
$466
$490
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Jan
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
13 Jan
$364
$383
14 Jan
$364
$383
15 Jan
$333
$383
16 Jan
$364
$383
17 Jan
$333
$383
18 Jan
$364
$383
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Jan
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
13 Jan
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
14 Jan
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
15 Jan
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 Jan
$392
$412
17 Jan
$392
$461
18 Jan
$392
$412
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 January, 2026
Car rental depots at Rotorua Airport
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis Rotorua Airport
View details4.9 (2)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 $101 per day for an Intermediate SUV, up to NZD $335 per day for a Compact 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 $333 and NZD $494 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 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.
Have a question we haven’t answered?
