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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 22 October 2025.
Economy
RM 506+
Compact
RM 552+
People carrier
RM 1,027+
Pick-up truck
RM 900+
Compact SUV
RM 552+
Intermediate SUV
RM 629+
Standard SUV
RM 698+
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 65 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 13, which is about 81% cheaper than the typical rate.
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
10.0
Budget
10.0
EZI
10.0
Hertz
9.0
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Rotorua?
Planning to hire a car in Rotorua? July is the cheapest month, costing about RM 190 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 384. 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 359
February
RM 368
March
RM 351
April
RM 266
May
RM 199
June
RM 207
July
RM 190
August
RM 194
September
RM 194
October
RM 207
November
RM 270
December
RM 384
What car do most people hire in Rotorua?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Rotorua are the following: Economy cars (Suzuki Baleno or similar), SUV cars (Class Compact SUV or similar), and Passenger van cars (Kia Carnival 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 22 October 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
1 review•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Hertz
1 review•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Overall
9.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
7.6
Thrifty
1 review•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Overall
8.6
Pick-up/drop-off
7.3
Value
9.3
EZU Car Rental
2 locations
Ace Rental Cars
1 location
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 22 October 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Rotorua for a week from Hertz?
Hiring a car in Rotorua for a week can be a great option for travel. Hertz, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around RM 7,649/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.
Car rentals by fuel type in Rotorua
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Rotorua. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Rotorua. Deals were last updated on 22 October 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Rotorua. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (RM 69+).
Hybrid
RM 69+
Petrol/Diesel
RM 185+