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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.
Fullsize SUV
View offerTravel 05 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
from NZD $116/day
Economy Car
View offerTravel 05 Jan - 08 Jan 2026
from NZD $128/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 03 Jan - 06 Jan 2026
from NZD $128/day
Special
View offerTravel 08 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
from NZD $248/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 05 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
from NZD $274/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 05 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
from NZD $295/day
Standard SUV
View offerTravel 05 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
from NZD $318/day
Premium Passenger Van
View offerTravel 05 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
from NZD $333/day
Premium SUV
View offerTravel 05 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
from NZD $340/day
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on January 02, 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 02 January, 2026
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 29 Dec 2025quentin m.Booked: Toyota RAV 4 AWD Hybrid or similarChristchurch Airport
- 21 Oct 2025stephanie f.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarAuckland Airport Domestic
- 09 Dec 2025shivam p.Booked: Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy or similarQueenstown Airport
- 31 Dec 2025tifffany m.Booked: Toyota Corolla Sedan or similarChristchurch Airport
- 18 Oct 2025simon b.Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similarChristchurch Airport
- 13 Nov 2025chung ban brian c.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarWellington City
- 07 Nov 2025david r.Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse 2WDTauranga City
- 13 Sep 2025jill r.Booked: Toyota Yaris Cross or similarAuckland International 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, 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%
163251
Kia 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
02 Jan
$128
$275
03 Jan
$128
$275
04 Jan
$128
$275
05 Jan
$128
$275
06 Jan
$128
$275
07 Jan
$257
$275
08 Jan
$261
$275
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Jan
$301
$301
03 Jan
$301
$301
04 Jan
$301
$301
05 Jan
$274
$301
06 Jan
$301
$301
07 Jan
$274
$301
08 Jan
$301
$301
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Jan
$317
$317
03 Jan
$317
$317
04 Jan
$317
$317
05 Jan
$295
$317
06 Jan
$317
$317
07 Jan
$295
$317
08 Jan
$317
$317
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Jan
$356
$370
03 Jan
$356
$370
04 Jan
$182
$370
05 Jan
$116
$466
06 Jan
$182
$466
07 Jan
$116
$466
08 Jan
$182
$466
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 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
03 Jan
$379
$379
04 Jan
$379
$379
05 Jan
$340
$379
06 Jan
$379
$379
07 Jan
$340
$379
08 Jan
$379
$379
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Jan
$364
$383
03 Jan
$364
$383
04 Jan
$364
$383
05 Jan
$333
$383
06 Jan
$364
$383
07 Jan
$333
$383
08 Jan
$364
$383
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 02 January, 2026
Car rental depots at Rotorua Airport
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis Rotorua Airport
View details4.8 (1)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 $116 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 NZD $333 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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