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  • 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.

  • EziEconomy Car
    Economy Car

    From NZD $150/day

    for 25 Feb - 02 Mar 2025
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  • EuropcarSpecial
    Special

    From NZD $176/day

    for 25 Feb - 02 Mar 2025
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  • EziFullsize SUV
    Fullsize SUV

    From NZD $177/day

    for 25 Feb - 02 Mar 2025
    View offer
  • EuropcarCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From NZD $178/day

    for 25 Feb - 02 Mar 2025
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  • EuropcarFullsize Car
    Fullsize Car

    From NZD $220/day

    for 25 Feb - 02 Mar 2025
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  • ThriftyCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From NZD $222/day

    for 27 Feb - 04 Mar 2025
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Showing 6 of 10 offers

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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on February 22, 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 22 February, 2025

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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think

Our customers have rated their Rotorua Airport car rental booking experience 4.8/5
(45 reviews)
  • 19 Jan 2025

    easy

    daniel m.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 21 Nov 2024

    Very easy and proffesional website service

    greg s.
    Booked: Toyota Rav4 2w.d. or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Toyota Rav4 2w.d. or similar
  • 16 Feb 2025

    Super easy to book a car.

    jamie c.
    Booked: Ford Escape Hybrid A.W.D. or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Ford Escape Hybrid A.W.D. or similar
  • 23 Oct 2024

    very convenient

    arun g.
    Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
    Tauranga City
    Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
  • 25 Oct 2024

    Easy and reasonable price

    andrew f.
    Booked: Toyota RAV 4 2x4 or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Toyota RAV 4 2x4 or similar
  • 05 Jan 2025

    Great

    anitalintyalumay w.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
    Picton Ferry
    Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
  • 18 Nov 2024

    Quick and easy, great prices. Would recommend.

    sarah s.
    Booked: Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
  • 25 Dec 2024

    Very Easy

    david t.
    Booked: 12 Seat Bus or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    12 Seat Bus or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Rotorua Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, SUV, Ute 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

Popular rental car models at Rotorua Airport last month

  • % of Bookings
    Price range last month
  • 1

    33%

    164
    194
    Toyota Corolla

    Toyota CorollaCompact Car

    5

    5

    1 small

    Rent with

    Budget, Avis

  • 2

    17%

    225
    225
    Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi OutlanderStandard SUV

    5

    4

    4 small

    Rent with

    Europcar

  • 3

    17%

    106
    106
    Mystery Car

    Mystery CarSpecial Special Offer Car

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Hertz

  • 4

    17%

    55
    55
    Nissan X-Trail

    Nissan X-TrailIntermediate SUV

    5

    5

    5 small

    Rent with

    Avis

  • 5

    17%

    227
    227
    Kia Seltos

    Kia SeltosCompact SUV

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty

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 4wd(inc Canopy)

    Ford Ranger 4wd(inc Canopy)

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Hyundai vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport

  • Hyundai Ioniq

    Hyundai Ioniq

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

    Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

    Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • 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 Sorento

    Kia SorentoHybrid

    5

    2

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • 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

MG vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport

  • Mg Hs Excite Phev

    Mg Hs Excite PhevHybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

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, Europcar

  • 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

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 Jimny

    Suzuki Jimny

    4

    2

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Suzuki Jimny 5dr

    Suzuki Jimny 5dr

    4

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    4

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz

Tesla vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport

  • Polestar 2 - Tesla Model 3

    Polestar 2 - Tesla Model 3Electric

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Tesla Model 3

    Tesla Model 3Electric

    5

    4

    Providers

    Budget

Toyota vehicles for hire at Rotorua Airport

  • Toyota Camry

    Toyota Camry

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget, Avis

    Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Toyota Camry Hybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, Budget

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • Toyota Hilux

    Toyota Hilux

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

    Toyota Hilux SR5

    Toyota Hilux SR5

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • Toyota Kluger Hybrid

    Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid

    7

    5

    4 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty

    Toyota Rav4 Gx Hybrid

    Toyota Rav4 Gx HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    3 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

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    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

22 Feb

$168

$239

Sun

23 Feb

$168

$239

Mon

24 Feb

$168

$239

Tue

25 Feb

$150

$239

Wed

26 Feb

$168

$239

Thu

27 Feb

$150

$239

Fri

28 Feb

$168

$245

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

22 Feb

$277

$277

Sun

23 Feb

$277

$277

Mon

24 Feb

$277

$277

Tue

25 Feb

$220

$277

Wed

26 Feb

$277

$277

Thu

27 Feb

$220

$277

Fri

28 Feb

$277

$277

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

22 Feb

$295

$295

Sun

23 Feb

$295

$295

Mon

24 Feb

$295

$295

Tue

25 Feb

$238

$295

Wed

26 Feb

$295

$295

Thu

27 Feb

$222

$304

Fri

28 Feb

$279

$304

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

22 Feb

$294

$299

Sun

23 Feb

$294

$299

Mon

24 Feb

$294

$299

Tue

25 Feb

$240

$299

Wed

26 Feb

$294

$299

Thu

27 Feb

$240

$353

Fri

28 Feb

$294

$353

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

22 Feb

$316

$319

Sun

23 Feb

$316

$319

Mon

24 Feb

$316

$319

Tue

25 Feb

$177

$319

Wed

26 Feb

$217

$319

Thu

27 Feb

$177

$319

Fri

28 Feb

$217

$319

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

22 Feb

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

Sun

23 Feb

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

Mon

24 Feb

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

Tue

25 Feb

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

Wed

26 Feb

$312

$312

Thu

27 Feb

$274

$312

Fri

28 Feb

$312

$312

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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 22 February, 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 •9:00 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 •9:00 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 •8:30 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 - 5:30 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 - 5:30 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 $150 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $282 per day for a Fullsize 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 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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