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Ford Puma
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£19.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
1105 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupo 2022
Rental Desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
1105 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupo 2022
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
£20.27
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
1103 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
1103 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Hyundai Ioniq
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
£26.05
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Taupo Downtown
108 Rifle Range Rd
Drop-off information
Taupo Downtown
108 Rifle Range Rd
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£22.53
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
1103 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
1103 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
£19.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
1103 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
1103 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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Hyundai i30
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
£22.15
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Taupo Downtown
108 Rifle Range Rd
Drop-off information
Taupo Downtown
108 Rifle Range Rd
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
£22.61
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Taupo Downtown
61 Spa Road
Drop-off information
Taupo Downtown
61 Spa Road
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
£23.65
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
1103 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
1103 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£27.03
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
1103 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
1103 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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Mazda CX-5
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
£31.90
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Taupo Downtown
108 Rifle Range Rd
Drop-off information
Taupo Downtown
108 Rifle Range Rd
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All-wheel drive
This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£31.91
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
1103 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
1103 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Free additional driver
Mitsubishi Eclipse
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£33.20
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
1105 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupo 2022
Rental Desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
1105 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupo 2022
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Online check-in
Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£37.17
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
1103 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
1103 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Hyundai Santa Fe
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£38.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Taupo Downtown
108 Rifle Range Rd
Drop-off information
Taupo Downtown
108 Rifle Range Rd
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Hyundai Santa Fe
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£39.31
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Taupo Downtown
61 Spa Road
Drop-off information
Taupo Downtown
61 Spa Road
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Ford Everest
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
£46.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Taupo Downtown
108 Rifle Range Rd
Drop-off information
Taupo Downtown
108 Rifle Range Rd
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Online check-in
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
3
A/C
5
£52.56
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
1103 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
1103 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
4x4
This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
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Toyota Hilux
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
£63.42
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorail Drive
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorail Drive
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Low deposit
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Ford Ranger
or similar Premium
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
£64.90
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
Terminal Building
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Showing 9 out of 19 cars
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:16 on 18.08.25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Car rental prices in Taupo
- Top 20 cities near Taupo
- Top 20 locations near Taupo
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Taupo and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 6 suppliers in Taupo in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
£38 per day
Average car rental length
6 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 gas price
£1.25 per liter or £4.73 per gallon
Lowest gas price
£1.10 per liter or £4.16 per gallon
Highest gas price
£1.32 per liter or £5.00 per gallon
Rating
9 / 10
Top 20 cities near Taupo
- Rotoruafrom £24.73 per day73 km / 45.36 miles away
- Kawerau90.6 km / 56.3 miles away
- Napierfrom £21.02 per day105.6 km / 65.62 miles away
- Cambridge108.1 km / 67.17 miles away
- Taurangafrom £19.19 per day119.3 km / 74.13 miles away
- Whanganuifrom £23.20 per day163.5 km / 101.59 miles away
- Gisbornefrom £34.13 per day165.1 km / 102.59 miles away
- New Plymouthfrom £22.06 per day167.5 km / 104.08 miles away
- Palmerston Northfrom £20.89 per day180.4 km / 112.1 miles away
- Aucklandfrom £5.56 per day223.7 km / 139 miles away
- Waiheke Islandfrom £28.27 per day238 km / 147.89 miles away
- Wellingtonfrom £11.18 per day307.6 km / 191.13 miles away
- Pictonfrom £22.02 per day333.8 km / 207.41 miles away
- Blenheimfrom £24.16 per day361.4 km / 224.56 miles away
- Nelsonfrom £18.46 per day374.5 km / 232.7 miles away
- Kerikerifrom £35.23 per day431.9 km / 268.37 miles away
- Christchurchfrom £6.52 per day605.5 km / 376.24 miles away
- Queenstownfrom £8.82 per day925.1 km / 574.83 miles away
- Dunedinfrom £17.30 per day933.3 km / 579.93 miles away
- Invercargillfrom £21.36 per day1,063 km / 660.52 miles away
Top 20 locations near Taupo
- Rotorua Airportfrom £24.73 per day73 km / 45.36 miles away
- Napier Airportfrom £21.02 per day105.6 km / 65.62 miles away
- Tauranga Airportfrom £19.19 per day119.3 km / 74.13 miles away
- New Plymouth Airportfrom £22.06 per day167.5 km / 104.08 miles away
- Palmerston North Airportfrom £20.89 per day180.4 km / 112.1 miles away
- Auckland Airportfrom £5.56 per day223.7 km / 139 miles away
- Auckland East Tamakifrom £9.72 per day225.6 km / 140.18 miles away
- Auckland Penrosefrom £27.06 per day230.8 km / 143.41 miles away
- Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom £9.72 per day231.3 km / 143.72 miles away
- Auckland Onehungafrom £9.52 per day232 km / 144.16 miles away
- Waiheke Island Portfrom £28.27 per day238 km / 147.89 miles away
- Auckland (Downtown)from £10.02 per day239.8 km / 149 miles away
- Auckland Hendersonfrom £9.69 per day243.7 km / 151.43 miles away
- Auckland Glenfieldfrom £9.69 per day248.5 km / 154.41 miles away
- Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom £23.56 per day301.6 km / 187.41 miles away
- Wellington (Downtown)from £11.18 per day305.4 km / 189.77 miles away
- Wellington Airportfrom £13.21 per day307.6 km / 191.13 miles away
- Nelson Airportfrom £18.46 per day374.5 km / 232.7 miles away
- Christchurch Airportfrom £6.52 per day605.5 km / 376.24 miles away
- Christchurch (Downtown)from £9.02 per day605.9 km / 376.49 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Taupo Airport (TUO)
6 rental locations
B
Taupo (Downtown)
2 rental locations
When to book in Taupo and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthAugust | Most expensive month November | ||
| Average price £61 | A good deal £36 | Cheapest supplier Ezi Car Rental | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Taupo
£101
£50
£0
Jan
£41
in February
Feb
Mar
£43
in April
Apr
May
£44
in June
Jun
Jul
£23
in August
Aug
£28
in September
Sep
£34
in October
Oct
£92
in November
Nov
£39
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Taupo is August (when prices average £23.30 per day). This is 62% cheaper than the yearly average and 75% cheaper than renting in November (when prices average £91.61).
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 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 December, and the least popular is April.
Monthly searches in Taupo by pick-up date relative to the average
2.8
1.4
0
Jan
1.2 times in February
Feb
Mar
0.6 times in April
Apr
May
1.2 times in June
Jun
Jul
0.6 times in August
Aug
0.6 times in September
Sep
0.6 times in October
Oct
0.6 times in November
Nov
2.5 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Taupo?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in February, the average renter keeps their car for 12 days, and in November, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of rental days in Taupo
13
7
0
Jan
12 days in February
Feb
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
May
2 days in June
Jun
Jul
3 days in August
Aug
4 days in September
Sep
2 days in October
Oct
1 day in November
Nov
8 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 2 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Ezi Car Rental, Thrifty, Avis, Budget |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £25 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Ezi Car Rental |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Avis | Hyundai Kona | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Budget | Hyundai Kona | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 1 | Small car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
£38
Lowest daily price
£25
Total cars available
35
Top 6 suppliers in Taupo in 2025
Ezi Car Rental
1 location
8.7
Very good
4 reviews
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
9
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
£25 - £47
per day
Most popular location
1105 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupo 2022
Thrifty
1 location
8.6
Very good
1 review
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9
Car condition
9.1
£27 - £110
per day
Most popular location
1103 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Budget
2 locations
8.6
Very good
1 review
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.1
£31 - £98
per day
Most popular location
108 Rifle Range Rd
Hertz
1 location
8.5
Very good
1 review
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
£31 - £98
per day
Most popular location
Taupo Airport, 1105 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378
Avis
2 locations
8.3
Very good
2 reviews
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.7
£32 - £60
per day
Most popular location
61 Spa Road
Firefly
1 location
8.2
Very good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.3
£32 - £60
per day
Most popular location
1105 Anzac Memorial Dr
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