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Rotorua car hires 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 17 January 2025.

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Price of gas per litre

£1.36

Average price per day

£69

Cheapest price per day

£56

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Rotorua?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Rotorua and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

January

£72

February

£75

March

£82

April

£60

May

£43

June

£42

July

£33

August

£33

September

£38

October

£45

November

£51

December

£75

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Rotorua is July. The most expensive time to rent a car is March. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for hire in Rotorua

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Rotorua to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Small cars

£35 - £84

All Car Types

£33 - £114

To hire a small car in Rotorua, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of £49/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Rotorua, New Zealand (~£35/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~£84/day). In fact, May is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Rotorua. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Rotorua, hiring a small car saves you 24% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a medium car in Rotorua, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of £60/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Rotorua, New Zealand (~£17/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~£133/day). In fact, September is about 73% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Rotorua. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Rotorua, hiring a medium car saves you 7% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in Rotorua, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of £46/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Rotorua, New Zealand (~£40/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£142/day). In fact, October is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Rotorua. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Rotorua, hiring a large car saves you 30% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Rotorua, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of £68/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Rotorua, New Zealand (~£29/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£142/day). In fact, September is about 58% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Rotorua. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Rotorua, hiring a SUV is 5% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Top hire 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 17 January 2025.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top car hire agencies serving Rotorua, such as EZI, Avis and Hertz. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

EZI

10.0
Wonderful
1 review2 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

9.0
Wonderful
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.0

Thrifty

8.6
Very Good
1 review3 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

Budget

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Firefly

2 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Rotorua, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Rotorua?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £69/day when booking a car hire in Rotorua. The absolute best deal a user found was for £56/day from Europcar, booked on Jan. 12.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Rotorua?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Avis (10.0 rating), EZI (10.0 rating) and Hertz (9.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Rotorua.

  • What are petrol prices like in Rotorua?

    The average price of petrol in Rotorua is £1.36/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £61 and £88 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Rotorua for a week from Europcar?

    From Europcar you can hire a car in Rotorua from about £480 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Rotorua for the best price?

    Booking early can save you upwards of 64% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 62 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Rotorua.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Rotorua?

    Typically, how long you can hire 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?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Rotorua can be found for about £2,058, with the average price for a rental being around £69 a day. Book with Europcar, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 20% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Rotorua.

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