Rotorua car hires from $52

On average a rental car in Rotorua costs $86 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Rotorua airport include Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz and Budget.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Rotorua airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz and Budget.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

An Economy car hire in Rotorua costs $100 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Rotorua costs $166 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Rotorua costs $92 per day, on average.

In Rotorua, cars are most frequently rented at Budget Terminal Building (7 km from city centre ).

If you're planning on spending time in the city and not venturing out much, the choice of vehicle doesn't make too much difference. A smaller, more compact model will be lighter on fuel and take up less room, so this might be a good choice. If you plan on visiting the attractions in the area and taking an impromptu road trip or twelve, consider looking at a 4x4 to manage the varied terrain. 4x4s are a popular choice for car hire in Rotorua with other hirers.

Rotorua speed limits are based on the national speed limits in New Zealand and have been deemed safe and appropriate. Just outside the city limits in the areas that aren't built up, you'll be limited to 100 km/h, while the inner city limits can range from 30 km/h to 80 km/h, depending on where you're driving. If you're close to a school or area where children are likely to be, the speed limit should be 30 km/h even if there isn't obvious signage.

Parking your car hire in Rotorua is pretty easy, with a citywide user-pays parking system in place. There are parking meters throughout the city centre, and parking is usually monitored between 09:00 and 17:00 every weekday. Outside of these times, you're typically able to park for free. Most of the parking spots offer free time-restricted parking that varies per location, and other fees are charged at an hourly rate.