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Cheap Car Rentals in Rotorua from $39
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Rotorua with a pick-up date of 25/8 and drop-off date of 30/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Rotorua car rentals in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Rotorua. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 August 2025.
Most popular company | THRIFTY |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $2.71 |
Average price per day | $100 |
Cheapest price per day | $39 |
Popular car types in Rotorua
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Rotorua and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 9 August 2025.
There are 14 hire agencies servicing Rotorua. These agencies, altogether, have 23 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Rotorua with prices from $39 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Rotorua:
Economy
$39+
Compact
$42+
Standard
$72+
Full-size
$76+
SUV
$106+
Pick-up truck
$78+
Supplier choice
$37+
Compact SUV
$61+
Compare car rental deals in Rotorua by type
Here are the best Rotorua small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Rotorua medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Rotorua SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Rotorua pickup truck hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Holden Barina$39/day
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Mazda Mazda3$42/day
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Hyundai i30$42/day
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Best car rental deals found in Rotorua
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Rotorua. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Rotorua with an average daily rate of $65. Data was last updated on 9 August 2025.
Holden Barina$39/day
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Mazda Mazda3$42/day
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Hyundai i30$42/day
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Cheapflights insights for Rotorua car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Rotorua, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Rotorua?
Book your rental car in Rotorua 53 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $47/day on average when booked 53 days ahead, which saves you 25% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Rotorua?
EZI is currently the cheapest car hire company in Rotorua with deals as low as $42.18/day found in the past two weeks. Budget is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $50.71/day.
What is the best car rental company in Rotorua?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Rotorua is Budget (rated 10.0/10). EZI (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.
Budget
10.0
EZI
10.0
Avis
10.0
Hertz
9.0
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Rotorua?
Planning to hire a car in Rotorua? August is the cheapest month, costing about $65 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $154. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$143
February
$146
March
$143
April
$106
May
$79
June
$82
July
$74
August
$65
September
$76
October
$92
November
$107
December
$154
What car do most people hire in Rotorua?
SUV cars (Kia Sportage, for example) are the most popular in Rotorua. Compact (Class Compact SUV) and Economy (Suzuki Swift) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Rotorua.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Rotorua?
Thrifty has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in Rotorua at 2.
Top rental agencies in Rotorua
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Rotorua known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Rotorua. Reviews were last updated on 9 August 2025.
Budget
2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
EZI
1 review•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Avis
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Hertz
1 review•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Overall
9.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
7.6
Thrifty
1 review•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Overall
8.6
Pick-up/drop-off
7.3
Value
9.3
EZU Car Rental
2 locations
Ace Rental Cars
1 location
Firefly
2 locations
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Rotorua, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 August 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Rotorua?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $100/day when booking a car hire in Rotorua. The absolute best deal a user found was for $68/day from Provider's pick, booked on Aug. 3.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Rotorua for a week from Thrifty?
Hiring a car in Rotorua for a week can be a great option for travel. Thrifty, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $510/week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Rotorua?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Rotorua however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Rotorua for a month?
Our recent data shows that Provider's pick can potentially be 33% below the average car hire price in Rotorua. Check prices and availability for Provider's pick and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Rotorua is on average $2,186 a month or $73 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Rotorua car hire.
How much is a car hire in Rotorua for a weekend?
It costs $51 for a weekend car hire in Rotorua, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Supplier choice as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Rotorua in September, prices are $72 per day on average.
Car rentals by fuel type in Rotorua
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Rotorua. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Rotorua. Deals were last updated on 9 August 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Rotorua. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($23+).
Hybrid
$23+
Petrol/Diesel
$40+