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Cheap Car Hire in Rotorua

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Rotorua?

Book your car hire in Rotorua 65 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R51/day on average when booked 65 days ahead, which saves you 19% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Rotorua?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Rotorua is Avis (rated 10.0/10). Budget (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
10.0
Budget
Budget
10.0
EZI
EZI
10.0
Hertz
Hertz
9.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Rotorua?

Planning to hire a car in Rotorua? July is the cheapest month, costing about R771 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 594. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R1 440

February

R1 491

March

R1 406

April

R1 063

May

R806

June

R857

July

R771

August

R789

September

R806

October

R771

November

R1 183

December

R1 594

What car do most people hire in Rotorua?

SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander, for example) are the most popular in Rotorua. Compact (Toyota Yaris) and Intermediate (Mazda CX-5) 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.

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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 28 November 2025.

Avis

1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Budget

2 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

EZI

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Hertz

9,0
Wonderful
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

7,6

EZU Car Rental

2 locations
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

8,8

Thrifty

8,6
Very Good
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

9,3

Ace Rental Cars

1 location
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Cleanliness

9,2

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

8,3

Shouqi

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Rotorua, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 November 2025.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Rotorua.

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