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Great value rental cars from Rotorua Airport’s most trusted car hire providers

  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Dollar
  • Europcar
  • Ezi
  • Hertz
  • Thrifty

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.

  • EuropcarSpecial
    Special

    From NZD $54/day

    for 12 Jul - 17 Jul 2025
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  • EuropcarCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From NZD $55/day

    for 12 Jul - 17 Jul 2025
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  • EziEconomy Car
    Economy Car

    From NZD $56/day

    for 12 Jul - 17 Jul 2025
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  • EuropcarIntermediate Car
    Intermediate Car

    From NZD $58/day

    for 12 Jul - 17 Jul 2025
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  • ThriftyCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From NZD $70/day

    for 12 Jul - 17 Jul 2025
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  • EuropcarIntermediate SUV
    Intermediate SUV

    From NZD $72/day

    for 10 Jul - 13 Jul 2025
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on July 09, 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 09 July, 2025

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Our customers have rated their Rotorua Airport car rental booking experience 4.8/5
(46 reviews)
  • 27 May 2025

    easy to navigate

    james a.
    Booked: Ford Everest or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Ford Everest or similar
  • 30 Jun 2025

    Used VVV many times. Quick and easy

    jeffrey p.
    Booked: Hyundai Staria or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Hyundai Staria or similar
  • 28 Jun 2025

    Liked to see the different option from the different hire companies

    darrin r.
    Booked: Toyota Rav4 2w.d. or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Toyota Rav4 2w.d. or similar
  • 25 Jun 2025

    Hassle free & user friendly!

    soane a.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 10 Jun 2025

    Easy website for booking quickly

    catriona c.
    Booked: Kia Seltos or similar
    Tauranga Airport
    Kia Seltos or similar
  • 19 Mar 2025

    Very quick.

    rehan n.
    Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
  • 05 Jul 2025

    Easy simple experience

    jun t.
    Booked: Polestar 2 or similar
    Auckland Domestic Airport
    Polestar 2 or similar
  • 22 Mar 2025

    Very good

    rory h.
    Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
    Hamilton City
    Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Rotorua Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV and Wagon/Estate.
🔑 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 Escape Hybrid A.W.D.

    Ford Escape Hybrid A.W.D.

    5

    5

    3 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Ford Focus Hybrid

    Ford Focus HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Ford Puma Hybrid

    Ford Puma HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Hyundai vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport

  • Hyundai i30

    Hyundai i30

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget

    Hyundai Kona

    Hyundai Kona

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

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

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Mazda vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport

  • Mazda CX-5

    Mazda CX-5

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport

  • Mitsubishi Asx

    Mitsubishi Asx

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASX

    5

    4

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Mitsubishi Eclipse

    Mitsubishi Eclipse

    5

    5

    3 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

    Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

    7

    5

    1 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Ezi

Nissan vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport

  • Nissan X-Trail

    Nissan X-Trail

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis

Polestar vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport

  • Polestar 2

    Polestar 2Electric

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Subaru vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport

  • Subaru Outback

    Subaru Outback

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Suzuki vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    4

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota Corolla Gx Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla Gx Hybrid

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

    Toyota Kluger Hybrid

    Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid

    7

    5

    4 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

    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

    21 CU Metre Box Tail Lift Truck

    21 CU Metre Box Tail Lift Truck

    2

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Gwm Tank 300

    Gwm Tank 300

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Haval H6 Premium

    Haval H6 Premium

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    Europcar, Hertz

    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

Price range over the past 12 months for a small car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

09 Jul

$57

$83

Thu

10 Jul

$57

$154

Fri

11 Jul

$57

$84

Sat

12 Jul

$55

$154

Sun

13 Jul

$57

$154

Mon

14 Jul

$55

$154

Tue

15 Jul

$57

$154

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

09 Jul

$60

$60

Thu

10 Jul

$60

$60

Fri

11 Jul

$60

$60

Sat

12 Jul

$58

$60

Sun

13 Jul

$60

$60

Mon

14 Jul

$58

$60

Tue

15 Jul

$60

$60

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

09 Jul

$72

$91

Thu

10 Jul

$72

$157

Fri

11 Jul

$72

$91

Sat

12 Jul

$70

$164

Sun

13 Jul

$72

$164

Mon

14 Jul

$70

$100

Tue

15 Jul

$72

$164

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

09 Jul

$72

$132

Thu

10 Jul

$72

$132

Fri

11 Jul

$72

$132

Sat

12 Jul

$72

$132

Sun

13 Jul

$72

$132

Mon

14 Jul

$72

$132

Tue

15 Jul

$72

$203

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

09 Jul

$82

$289

Thu

10 Jul

$82

$289

Fri

11 Jul

$82

$289

Sat

12 Jul

$82

$289

Sun

13 Jul

$82

$289

Mon

14 Jul

$82

$289

Tue

15 Jul

$82

$289

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

09 Jul

$166

$166

Thu

10 Jul

$166

$175

Fri

11 Jul

$166

$175

Sat

12 Jul

$166

$175

Sun

13 Jul

$166

$175

Mon

14 Jul

$166

$175

Tue

15 Jul

$166

$175

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

09 Jul

$178

$178

Thu

10 Jul

$178

$178

Fri

11 Jul

$178

$178

Sat

12 Jul

$171

$178

Sun

13 Jul

$178

$178

Mon

14 Jul

$171

$178

Tue

15 Jul

$178

$178

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

09 Jul

$181

$201

Thu

10 Jul

$181

$201

Fri

11 Jul

$181

$201

Sat

12 Jul

$174

$201

Sun

13 Jul

$181

$201

Mon

14 Jul

$174

$201

Tue

15 Jul

$181

$201

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

09 Jul

$77

$77

Thu

10 Jul

$77

$77

Fri

11 Jul

$77

$77

Sat

12 Jul

$77

$78

Sun

13 Jul

$77

$77

Mon

14 Jul

$77

$78

Tue

15 Jul

$77

$77

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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 09 July, 2025

Car rental depots at Rotorua Airport

Car hire depots at Rotorua Airport are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Avis Rotorua Airport

    On airport • Rotorua Airport Terminal

    Today •8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    monday

    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    thursday

    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    friday

    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    saturday

    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    sunday

    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    4.80 • 1 rating

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    4

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Budget Rotorua Airport

    On airport • Rotorua Airport Terminal

    Today •8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    monday

    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    thursday

    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    friday

    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    saturday

    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    sunday

    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

  • Dollar Rotorua Airport

    On airport • Rotorua Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

  • Europcar Rotorua Airport

    On airport • Rotorua Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Ezi Rotorua Airport

    On airport • Rotorua Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    saturday

    8:30 AM - 6:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    5.00 • 3 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Hertz Rotorua Airport

    On airport • Rotorua Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 7:30 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 7:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 7:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 7:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 7:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 7:30 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 7:30 PM

    3.60 • 2 ratings

    4

    Service

    4

    Information

    4

    Accessibility

    3

    Vehicle

    4

    Presentation

  • Thrifty Rotorua Airport

    On airport • Rotorua Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 7:30 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 7:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 7:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 7:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 7:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 7:30 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 7:30 PM

    4.80 • 1 rating

    4

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

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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 $55 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $183 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 between NZD $166 and NZD $178 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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