Rotorua

Cheap Car Rentals 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 ฿96/day on average when booked 65 days ahead, which saves you 52% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in Rotorua?

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

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Rotorua is July, when you can expect to pay ฿1,443/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Rotorua is December (฿2,983/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

฿2,694

February

฿2,790

March

฿2,630

April

฿1,956

May

฿1,507

June

฿1,604

July

฿1,443

August

฿1,475

September

฿1,507

October

฿1,443

November

฿2,341

December

฿2,983

What car do most people hire in Rotorua?

SUV cars (Kia Stonic or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Rotorua. Economy cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4 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 rental agencies in Rotorua

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Rotorua known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Rotorua. Reviews were last updated on 30 November 2025.

Avis

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Budget

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

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

Hertz

9.0
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

7.6

EZU Car Rental

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.8

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

Ace Rental Cars

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.3

Shouqi

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Rotorua, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 November 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Rotorua?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Rotorua for a month is certainly possible.

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