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Cheap Car Rentals in Rotorua from RM 384

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Rotorua with a pick-up date of 10/3 and drop-off date of 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Rotorua

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Rotorua and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 29 January 2026.
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There are 14 hire agencies servicing Rotorua. These agencies, altogether, have 23 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in Rotorua with prices from RM 384 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Rotorua:

Economy

Economy

RM 638+

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Compact

Compact

RM 408+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 384+

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Full-size

Full-size

RM 1,026+

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SUV

SUV

RM 1,065+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 1,065+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 1,094+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

RM 639+

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Best car rental deals found in Rotorua

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Rotorua. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Rotorua with an average daily rate of RM 785. Data was last updated on 29 January 2026.
Proton PrevéRM 384/day
5
M
A/C
Proton Prevé
Found 01/27/26
Toyota YarisRM 638/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 01/27/26
Nissan AlmeraRM 638/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Almera
Found 01/27/26

Cheapflights insights for Rotorua car rentals

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?

To get the best deal on car hire in Rotorua, book about 80 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 125, which is about 103% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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.

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

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

Planning to hire a car in Rotorua? October is the cheapest month, costing about RM 176 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 325. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

RM 294

February

RM 325

March

RM 306

April

RM 251

May

RM 188

June

RM 192

July

RM 188

August

RM 180

September

RM 188

October

RM 176

November

RM 294

December

RM 313

What car do most people hire in Rotorua?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Rotorua are the following: SUV cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar), Economy cars (Toyota Yaris or similar), and 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.

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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 29 January 2026.

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 rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Rotorua, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 January 2026.

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

    Hiring a car in Rotorua for a week can be a great option for travel. Thrifty, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around RM 2,431/week on average.

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

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

  • How much is a car hire in Rotorua for a weekend?

    It costs RM 347 for a weekend car hire in Rotorua, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Compact as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Rotorua in February, prices are RM 0 per day on average.

Car rentals by fuel type in Rotorua

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Rotorua. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Rotorua. Deals were last updated on 29 January 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Rotorua. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (RM 105+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 190+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 105+

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