Rotorua is a city located on the North Island of New Zealand on the shores of Lake Rotorua. It is renowned for its geothermal activity, with hot springs and geysers attracting visitors from around the world. This unique city is also known as nature’s spa, with many wellness centres using the Rotorua’s geothermal mud and therapeutic waters.




Rotorua is considered the heartland of Maori culture, and you can experience  the heritage and tradition of these amazing people. Take your time in Rotorua; there's plenty to see, from thermal springs, volcanoes, pristine lakes, fishing and adventure activities to cobble-stoned streets and Tudor architecture. Rotorua has something for everyone, so get about and see it all with a car rental from DriveAway Holidays!

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Drive a Hire Car in Rotorua

Your hire car will allow you get from one fascinating element of Rotorua to the next. Experience the awe-inspiring forces that escape from inner earth; watch the world famous Pohutu Geyser at the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve where boiling water shoots 30 meters into the sky. Your car rental can take you to Hells Gate, where you can see the incredible hot waterfalls or soak in the mud baths. Visit Tamaki Village, where you can learn and appreciate Maori lifestyles and traditions, or perhaps visit the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute where you’ll see fine native carvings and craftsmen. Travel in your car rental to the surrounding forests, lakes and volcanic cones. Drive to the summit of Mount Tarawera and hike around the craters edge.

For those craving adventure, take your hire car to the Rangitaiki River, where you can brave the rapids with some white water rafting. Travel to the Waikato River, where you can tear across the spectacular waterway in a thrilling jet boat ride. Take in some bungee jumping, sky diving, mountain biking, abseiling, toobing, all in some of the most beautiful and pristine wilderness that New Zealand has to offer. Whether the pace is upbeat or slow and peaceful, your car rental will give you the freedom to get to make the most of your holiday in Rotorua.

Rent a Car in Rotorua with DriveAway

DriveAway Holidays is a Multi Award Winning Car Rental Wholesaler offering great rates on Worldwide Car Hire, Motorhome Rental and more. In conjunction with the largest suppliers in New Zealand, we provide you with convenience and more choice for your holiday. DriveAway Holidays provides 24/7 customer service and a safe, secure and reliable online booking engine. Book your Rotorua Car Hire and Motorhome Rental today with DriveAway Holidays.

DriveAway Holidays can cover you for your insurance needs including personal Travel Insurance. With no Credit Card fees, no Amendment fees and no Cancellation fee policies; DriveAway Holidays is committed to providing you with a professional and friendly service to make your self-drive holiday a memorable experience in Rotorua.

DriveAway Holidays was created in 1988 and is proud to be Australia's leading self drive wholesalers. Our mission is to be the preferred choice for car rental bookings in Australia through our competitive prices, professionalism, leading technology, and most important of all, unbeatable customer service.