Great value rental cars from Rotorua Airport’s most trusted car hire providers
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 January 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 January, 2025
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| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, SUV, Ute and Wagon/Estate. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Seven car rental depots at Rotorua Airport. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Dollar, Europcar, Ezi, Hertz and Thrifty. |
1
18%
Hyundai KonaCompact SUV
5
5
3 small
Avis, Budget
2
18%
Mitsubishi OutlanderIntermediate SUV
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Hertz, Europcar
3
18%
Toyota CorollaCompact Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz, Budget
4
12%
Mitsubishi EclipseIntermediate SUV
5
5
3 large
Ezi
5
6%
Toyota Rav4 Gx HybridStandard SUV
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Ford Escape Hybrid A.W.D.
3
5
3 large
Ezi
Ford Focus HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large
Ezi
Ford Puma HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large
Ezi
Ford Ranger 4wd(inc Canopy)
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
2 small
Europcar
Hyundai Ioniq
5
4
2 small
Budget
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
5
4
3 small
Avis
Hyundai Kona
5
5
3 small
Avis, Budget
Hyundai Santa Fe
5
5
6 small
Avis, Budget
Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa
8
5
2 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Niro HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Seltos
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Kia SorentoHybrid
5
2
4 small
Europcar
Kia Sportage
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Mazda CX-5
5
5
2 small
Budget
Mg Hs Excite PhevHybrid
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Mitsubishi Asx
5
5
2 small
Europcar
Mitsubishi ASX
5
4
2 large
Ezi
Mitsubishi Eclipse
5
5
3 large
Ezi
Mitsubishi Outlander
5
4
4 small
Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz, Ezi
Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.
7
5
1 large, 3 small
Ezi
Nissan X-Trail
5
5
5 small
Avis
Suzuki Jimny
4
2
2 small
Europcar
Suzuki Swift
4
4
2 small
Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz
Polestar 2 - Tesla Model 3Electric
5
4
1 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Tesla Model 3Electric
5
4
Budget
Toyota Camry
5
4
2 small
Budget
Toyota Corolla
5
5
2 small
Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
4
3 small
Avis
Toyota Hilux
5
4
2 small
Budget
Toyota Hilux SR5
5
4
4 small
Avis
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
5
4 large, 2 small
Thrifty
Toyota Rav4 Gx HybridHybrid
5
4
3 small
Europcar
12 Seat Bus
12
4
12 large
Thrifty, Hertz
21 CU Metre Box Tail Lift Truck
2
2
Thrifty, Hertz
Mystery Car
5
4
1 small
Europcar, Hertz
Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, 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
Per day price range
23 Jan
$185
$185
$185
$185
24 Jan
$149
$149
$182
$182
25 Jan
$149
$149
$185
$185
26 Jan
$95
$95
$185
$185
27 Jan
$149
$149
$185
$185
28 Jan
$95
$95
$185
$185
29 Jan
$149
$149
$185
$185
Per day price range
23 Jan
$192
$192
$192
$192
24 Jan
$189
$189
$189
$189
25 Jan
$192
$192
$192
$192
26 Jan
$128
$128
$192
$192
27 Jan
$192
$192
$192
$192
28 Jan
$128
$128
$192
$192
29 Jan
$192
$192
$192
$192
Per day price range
23 Jan
$186
$186
$193
$193
24 Jan
$178
$178
$216
$216
25 Jan
$182
$182
$216
$216
26 Jan
$119
$119
$216
$216
27 Jan
$182
$182
$216
$216
28 Jan
$117
$117
$216
$216
29 Jan
$182
$182
$216
$216
Per day price range
23 Jan
$204
$204
$213
$213
24 Jan
$180
$180
$299
$299
25 Jan
$204
$204
$299
$299
26 Jan
$133
$133
$299
$299
27 Jan
$204
$204
$299
$299
28 Jan
$133
$133
$299
$299
29 Jan
$204
$204
$299
$299
Per day price range
23 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
24 Jan
$350
$350
$350
$350
25 Jan
$350
$350
$350
$350
26 Jan
$160
$160
$350
$350
27 Jan
$160
$160
$350
$350
28 Jan
$285
$285
$350
$350
29 Jan
$350
$350
$350
$350
Per day price range
23 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
24 Jan
$312
$312
$329
$329
25 Jan
$312
$312
$329
$329
26 Jan
$285
$285
$329
$329
27 Jan
$312
$312
$329
$329
28 Jan
$285
$285
$329
$329
29 Jan
$312
$312
$329
$329
Per day price range
23 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
24 Jan
$261
$261
$275
$275
25 Jan
$261
$261
$275
$275
26 Jan
$254
$254
$275
$275
27 Jan
$261
$261
$275
$275
28 Jan
$254
$254
$275
$275
29 Jan
$261
$261
$275
$275
Per day price range
23 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
24 Jan
$279
$279
$294
$294
25 Jan
$279
$279
$294
$294
26 Jan
$278
$278
$294
$294
27 Jan
$279
$279
$294
$294
28 Jan
$278
$278
$294
$294
29 Jan
$279
$279
$294
$294
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 January, 2025
Car hire depots at Rotorua Airport are marked on the map below.
On airport • Rotorua Airport Terminal
Today • 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Today •8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
4.80 • 1 rating
On airport • Rotorua Airport Terminal
Today • 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Today •8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
On airport • Rotorua Airport Terminal
Today • 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
On airport • Rotorua Airport Terminal
Today • 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
On airport • Rotorua Airport Terminal
Today • 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
5.00 • 3 ratings
On airport • Rotorua Airport Terminal
Today • 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
3.60 • 2 ratings
On airport • Rotorua Airport Terminal
Today • 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
4.80 • 1 rating
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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.
On hiring a car at Rotorua Airport
Prices start at NZD $95 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $285 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle 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 $254 and NZD $302 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates 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.
Ezi is the highest-rated car hire provider at Rotorua Airport, based on ratings by our customers.
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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