If you’re searching for a day-trip destination, we can help out. Sitting 28 miles away, Hamilton is worth the drive. Explore the area starting with SkyCity Hamilton, The Base and Hamilton Gardens. Locals are also likely to point you toward Rotorua, 56 miles away. If you only have time for one attraction here, make sure it’s Lake Rotorua. (But we’re also huge fans of Skyline Rotorua and Lake Okareka.)

Here’s a round-up of our top suggestions to bag the cheapest possible car rental:

• Use our clever filter tool to help point you toward the cheapest car rental rates in town — then compare the prices
• Arrange an email Price Drop Alert for your upcoming vacation destination. You never know what great deals will make a pit stop in your inbox
• Check both airport and non-airport pickup and drop-off office locations to make sure you’re bagging the best deal in town
• If you’re not fussed about which day of the week you pick up the keys to your car and your travel plans are flexible, play around with days and dates to find the best rates
• Nobody likes being hit with a late fee. Avoid the trouble of having to pay for an extra day by making sure your pickup and drop-off times are similar
• Some companies reward you big time for paying upfront — keep an eye out for these kinds of offers
• Make your booking as soon as your dates are confirmed. The early bird catches the worm!

Whether you’re getting away by yourself or with the family, CarRentals.com can help you find the best wheels for your adventure in Otorohanga. A mini is a great choice if you’re planning to spend a lot of time in the center of the city. Thrifty and with good mileage, these cars will get you from A to B with ease. If you feel like making a big impression, pick a ride from our special category. You’re sure to find something that will turn a few heads! Got the young ones in tow? A roomy full-size SUV should tick all your boxes.

Sometimes the journey is more significant than the destination, which makes choosing the right car important. If you’re planning an epic road trip around Otorohanga, a roomy SUV could be the perfect solution. If you’d like the cheapest price possible and plan on doing a lot of city driving, a budget compact is a smart pick. All you need to do is decide what’s the best fit, throw your bags in the trunk, and rack up those miles.

Before you hit the road in Otorohanga, get acquainted with the local road laws. From speed limits to parking regulations, here’s the lowdown:

In Otorohanga, drivers stick to the left side of the road. That means the steering wheel is on the right-hand side. If you’ve rented a vehicle with a manual transmission, you’ll be changing gears with your left hand.

Getting a parking spot in Otorohanga is a breeze. You won’t need to repeatedly go around the block in dense traffic here — and that’s what the locals love about it. There’s plentiful off and on-street parking on offer.

As with most destinations, roads get busy in the hours before and after work. However, thanks to its smaller population of roughly 2,700, traffic congestion isn’t a big concern in Otorohanga.

While driving through the streets of Otorohanga, keep in mind that the speed limits usually range from 50km/h to 100km/h. Most residential zones are 40km/h unless indicated otherwise.

Generally, your rental car company will charge the amount stated on the fine to your credit card, including local surcharges. Or they may share your information with local law enforcement agencies, who’ll then issue a fine to your postal address.

As long as you have hands-free functions like Bluetooth enabled, you are allowed to use your cell phone while behind the wheel in Otorohanga. But ensure you keep your eyes on the road.

In Otorohanga, it’s a fineable offence to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content) above 0.05%. If you plan to have a drink or two, you’d be wise to leave your car behind.

Turning on a red light isn’t permitted in Otorohanga. Be on the lookout for traffic lights and signs to make sure you don’t break any road rules.

Yes. However, there are exceptions for vehicles run by public transportation networks.