Car Rental in Taupo

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Taupo, New Zealand
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Taupo Airport
Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$31.32 / per day
Taupo Downtown
Intermediate
Hyundai Ioniq or similar
Hyundai Ioniq
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$34.83 / per day
Taupo Airport
Economy
Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
Toyota Yaris Cross
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ezi Car Rental
$61.67 / per day
Taupo Airport
Premium Van
Toyota Hiace or similar
Toyota Hiace
  • 12
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$137.74 / per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Taupo Downtown
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$40.74 / per day
Taupo Downtown
Compact
Hyundai i30 or similar
Hyundai i30
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$31.87 / per day
Taupo Airport
Compact SUV
Hyundai Kona or similar
Hyundai Kona
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$32.13 / per day
Taupo Airport
Full-size SUV
Hyundai Santa Fe or similar
Hyundai Santa Fe
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$49.93 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 04:28 on 2024-04-21. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$53 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 50 km/h or 19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h or 50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
$1.66 per liter or $6.27 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$1.56 per liter or $5.89 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$1.78 per liter or $6.74 / 1 gallon

Top 20 Cities near Taupo

  1. Rotorua from $57.78 per day
    73 km / 45.4 miles
  2. Kawerau
    90.6 km / 56.3 miles
  3. Napier from $61.70 per day
    105.6 km / 65.6 miles
  4. Cambridge
    108.1 km / 67.2 miles
  5. Tauranga from $39.57 per day
    119.9 km / 74.5 miles
  6. Gisborne from $48.79 per day
    165.1 km / 102.6 miles
  7. New Plymouth from $46.59 per day
    167.5 km / 104.1 miles
  8. Palmerston North from $67.36 per day
    180.4 km / 112.1 miles
  9. Auckland from $11.84 per day
    223.7 km / 139 miles
  10. Waiheke Island from $33.05 per day
    238 km / 147.9 miles
  11. Wellington from $17.06 per day
    307.6 km / 191.1 miles
  12. Picton from $47.11 per day
    333.8 km / 207.4 miles
  13. Blenheim from $38.03 per day
    361.4 km / 224.6 miles
  14. Whangarei from $41.97 per day
    363.8 km / 226.1 miles
  15. Nelson from $31.58 per day
    374.5 km / 232.7 miles
  16. Kerikeri from $46.59 per day
    431.9 km / 268.4 miles
  17. Christchurch from $14.62 per day
    605.5 km / 376.2 miles
  18. Queenstown from $15.73 per day
    925.1 km / 574.8 miles
  19. Dunedin from $35.91 per day
    933.3 km / 579.9 miles
  20. Invercargill from $61.08 per day
    1,063 km / 660.5 miles

Top 20 Locations near Taupo

  1. Rotorua Airport from $57.78 per day
    73 km / 45.4 miles
  2. Napier Airport from $61.70 per day
    105.6 km / 65.6 miles
  3. Tauranga Airport from $39.57 per day
    119.3 km / 74.1 miles
  4. New Plymouth Airport from $46.59 per day
    167.5 km / 104.1 miles
  5. Palmerston North Airport from $67.36 per day
    180.4 km / 112.1 miles
  6. Auckland Airport from $11.84 per day
    223.7 km / 139 miles
  7. Auckland East Tamaki from $13.60 per day
    225.6 km / 140.2 miles
  8. Auckland Penrose from $65.21 per day
    230.8 km / 143.4 miles
  9. Auckland Mount Wellington from $14.55 per day
    231.3 km / 143.7 miles
  10. Auckland Onehunga from $13.60 per day
    232 km / 144.2 miles
  11. Waiheke Island Port from $33.05 per day
    238 km / 147.9 miles
  12. Downtown from $13.60 per day
    239.8 km / 149 miles
  13. Auckland Henderson from $13.60 per day
    243.7 km / 151.4 miles
  14. Auckland Glenfield from $13.60 per day
    248.5 km / 154.4 miles
  15. Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal from $67.47 per day
    301.6 km / 187.4 miles
  16. Downtown from $17.06 per day
    305.4 km / 189.8 miles
  17. Wellington Airport from $20.25 per day
    307.6 km / 191.1 miles
  18. Whangarei Airport from $41.97 per day
    363.8 km / 226.1 miles
  19. Nelson Airport from $31.58 per day
    374.5 km / 232.7 miles
  20. Christchurch Airport from $15.53 per day
    605.5 km / 376.2 miles

Map of Car Rental Locations

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Taupo?

Car rental prices in Taupo vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Taupo
$117.23
January
$107.16
February
$78.12
March
April
May
$94.07
June
$43.06
July
August
September
October
$38.38
November
$67.80
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Taupo is November (when prices average $38.38 per day). This is 51% cheaper than the yearly average and 67% cheaper than renting in January (when prices average $117.23).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the usual rental length in Taupo?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in March, the average renter keeps their car for 11 days, and in June, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of rental days in Taupo
3
January
3
February
11
March
April
May
1
June
5
July
August
September
October
3
November
3
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Taupo?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Taupo is November, and the least popular is January.
Monthly searches in Taupo by pick-up date relative to the average
32%
January
127%
February
95%
March
April
May
64%
June
64%
July
August
September
October
159%
November
159%
December

Car Rental Information

Car rental locations 2
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Ezi Car Rental, Hertz, Budget
Popular car categories Medium cars, SUVs, Vans, Small cars
Lowest price $31 per day
Cheapest supplier Avis

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Ezi Car Rental Toyota Corolla 5 1 Medium cars
Ezi Car Rental Mitsubishi Eclipse 5 2 SUVs
Hertz Toyota Hiace 5 2 Vans
Hertz Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
Hertz Mitsubishi Outlander 5 2 SUVs
Budget Hyundai i30 4 2 Medium cars
Ezi Car Rental Mitsubishi Outlander 5 2 SUVs
Ezi Car Rental Toyota Yaris Cross 5 2 Small cars
Hertz Toyota Corolla 5 2 Medium cars

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Ezi Car Rental
8.4 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Avis
7.8 / 10
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$52.53
Lowest daily price
$31.32
Total cars available
37

Top 5 Suppliers in Taupo in 2024

Ezi Car Rental
Ezi Car Rental
Very good 8.4 / 2 reviews
1 location
$60 - $64
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.3
1 location
$70 - $143
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.2
2 locations
$32 - $92
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.2
1 location
$67 - $152
Avis
Avis
Good 7.8 / 1 review
2 locations
$31 - $59
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