Fares · Rotorua
Rotorua bus tickets & fares
Official fares for city buses in Rotorua: tickets, passes, discounts and where to buy.
Fares at a glance
A single ticket costs NZ$2.60 (one trip on urban buses).
Tickets
- Bee Card — within Rotorua One trip on urban busesAdult fare on a registered Bee Card. Cash NZ$3.20. Community Connect NZ$1.40, tertiary NZ$1.60 (cash NZ$2.00). Current BayBus fares, checked 2026-10-24.NZ$2.60
Passes and cards
- Rotorua Daysaver Unlimited urban bus travel for one daySame price with Bee Card or cash. Child Daysaver NZ$8.00. Current BayBus fares, checked 2026-10-24.NZ$8.00
Discounts and free travel
- Child / youth (5–18) — Free with a registered Bee Card on Cityride buses on school-term weekdays before 9 am and 2:30–6 pm; NZ$1.60 at other times. Cash NZ$2.00. Current BayBus fares, checked 2026-10-24.
- Free travel — Children under 5 (no Bee Card needed). SuperGold card holders with a registered Bee Card after 9 am on weekdays and all day on weekends and public holidays (NZ$1.60 before 9 am). Accessibility Concession holders free at all times. Current BayBus fares, checked 2026-10-24.
Buying tickets and notes
- How to pay — Tag on and off with a registered Bee Card for the lower fares and concessions, or pay cash on board. Community Connect gives half the adult fare with a registered Bee Card. Current BayBus fares, checked 2026-10-24.
Official sources
Prices are taken from the operators' official websites. Check before you travel — operators can change fares.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a bus ticket in Rotorua?
Bee Card — within Rotorua: NZ$2.60 (one trip on urban buses).
Is there a day pass in Rotorua?
Yes — Rotorua Daysaver: NZ$8.00.
Who travels free or at a discount in Rotorua?
Child / youth (5–18): Free with a registered Bee Card on Cityride buses on school-term weekdays before 9 am and 2:30–6 pm; NZ$1.60 at other times. Cash NZ$2.00. Current BayBus fares, checked 2026-10-24. Free travel: Children under 5 (no Bee Card needed). SuperGold card holders with a registered Bee Card after 9 am on weekdays and all day on weekends and public holidays (NZ$1.60 before 9 am). Accessibility Concession holders free at all times. Current BayBus fares, checked 2026-10-24.
Where can I buy bus tickets in Rotorua?
How to pay: Tag on and off with a registered Bee Card for the lower fares and concessions, or pay cash on board. Community Connect gives half the adult fare with a registered Bee Card. Current BayBus fares, checked 2026-10-24.
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Prices checked on 24 October 2026.