Cheapflights insights for Rotorua car hires
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?
For the best savings on car hire in Rotorua, make your reservation 53 days before pickup. The average price then is just £21/day – about 68% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Rotorua?
Thrifty is currently the cheapest car hire company in Rotorua with deals as low as £44.89/day found in the past two weeks. Budget is another inexpensive option with rates as low as £48.19/day.
What is the best car rental company in Rotorua?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Rotorua is Budget (rated 10.0/10). EZI (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.
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 £29. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging £68 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 £29. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging £68 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
£65
March
£63
April
£46
May
£34
June
£34
July
£29
August
£29
September
£33
October
£40
November
£46
December
£68
What car do most people hire in Rotorua?
Economy cars (Toyota Yaris Cross or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Rotorua. SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Premium cars (Mitsubishi Outlander 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.
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 13 June 2025.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top car hire agencies serving Rotorua, such as Budget, EZI and Avis. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.
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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 13 June 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 £318 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.