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Cheapflights insights for Rotorua car hires

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

For the best savings on car hire in Rotorua, make your reservation 65 days before pickup. The average price then is just £2/day – about 97% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Rotorua?

Budget is currently the cheapest car hire company in Rotorua with deals as low as £2.19/day found in the past two weeks. Avis is another inexpensive option with rates as low as £4.48/day.

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?

At Rotorua, the best time to hire a car is in July, with an average daily rate of just £34. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging £70 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Rotorua, the best time to hire a car is in July, with an average daily rate of just £34. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging £70 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

£63

February

£66

March

£62

April

£46

May

£36

June

£38

July

£34

August

£35

September

£36

October

£34

November

£55

December

£70

What car do most people hire in Rotorua?

SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Rotorua. Compact cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Mazda CX-5 or similar).

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 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 30 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 30 November 2025.

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

    From Budget you can hire a car in Rotorua from about £30 per week on average.

  • 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.

Car hires by fuel type in Rotorua

Browse car hires by fuel type in Rotorua. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Rotorua. Deals were last updated on 30 November 2025.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Rotorua. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (£45+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

£45+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

£62+

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