Car Rental in Taupo
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Taupo Downtown Car Rental
Compact
Toyota Corolla
or similar

$42.91
per day
Taupo Downtown Car Rental
Intermediate
Hyundai Elantra
or similar

$50.44
per day
Taupo Airport Car Rental
Economy
Suzuki Swift
or similar

$59.21
per day
Taupo Airport Car Rental
Full-size Crossover
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar

$71.49
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Taupo Downtown Car Rental
Compact SUV
Mitsubishi ASX
or similar

$44.30
/ per day
Taupo Downtown Car Rental
Full-size
Toyota Camry
or similar

$57.23
/ per day
Taupo Airport Car Rental
Compact
Hyundai i30
or similar

$61.22
/ per day
Taupo Airport Car Rental
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4
or similar

$69.06
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 22:28 on 2023-05-29. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information
Language
English,
Samoan
Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$56.98 / per day
Average car rental length
7 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 50 km/h
19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h
50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
$1.68 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$2.05 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.52 per liter
Top 20 Cities near Taupo
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Rotorua Car Rentals from $53.36 per day73.0 km / 45.4 miles away
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Napier Car Rentals from $66.01 per day105.6 km / 65.6 miles away
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Whakatane Car Rentals from $65.65 per day117.8 km / 73.2 miles away
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Tauranga Car Rentals from $46.51 per day119.3 km / 74.1 miles away
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Whanganui Car Rentals from $89.93 per day163.5 km / 101.6 miles away
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Gisborne Car Rentals from $39.87 per day165.1 km / 102.6 miles away
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New Plymouth Car Rentals from $35.84 per day167.5 km / 104.1 miles away
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Palmerston North Car Rentals from $79.40 per day180.4 km / 112.1 miles away
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Auckland Car Rentals from $12.53 per day223.7 km / 139.0 miles away
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Waiheke Island Car Rentals from $58.01 per day238.0 km / 147.9 miles away
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Wellington Car Rentals from $28.87 per day307.6 km / 191.1 miles away
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Picton Car Rentals from $38.57 per day333.8 km / 207.4 miles away
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Blenheim Car Rentals from $35.84 per day361.4 km / 224.6 miles away
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Whangarei Car Rentals from $48.47 per day363.8 km / 226.1 miles away
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Nelson Car Rentals from $30.95 per day374.5 km / 232.7 miles away
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Kerikeri Car Rentals from $48.47 per day431.9 km / 268.4 miles away
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Christchurch Car Rentals from $11.57 per day605.5 km / 376.2 miles away
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Queenstown Car Rentals from $11.32 per day925.1 km / 574.8 miles away
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Dunedin Car Rentals from $32.91 per day933.3 km / 579.9 miles away
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Invercargill Car Rentals from $35.83 per day1063.0 km / 660.5 miles away
Top 20 Locations near Taupo
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Rotorua Airport Car Rentals from $53.36 per day73.0 km / 45.4 miles away
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Napier Airport Car Rentals from $66.01 per day105.6 km / 65.6 miles away
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Tauranga Airport Car Rentals from $52.76 per day119.3 km / 74.1 miles away
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New Plymouth Airport Car Rentals from $35.84 per day167.5 km / 104.1 miles away
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Palmerston North Airport Car Rentals from $79.40 per day180.4 km / 112.1 miles away
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Auckland Airport Car Rentals from $12.53 per day223.7 km / 139.0 miles away
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Auckland Penrose Car Rentals from $51.67 per day230.8 km / 143.4 miles away
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Auckland Mount Wellington Car Rentals from $27.34 per day231.3 km / 143.7 miles away
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Auckland Onehunga Car Rentals from $25.69 per day232.0 km / 144.2 miles away
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Waiheke Island Port Car Rentals from $58.01 per day238.0 km / 147.9 miles away
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Downtown Car Rentals from $25.69 per day239.8 km / 149.0 miles away
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Auckland Henderson Car Rentals from $25.69 per day243.7 km / 151.4 miles away
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Auckland Glenfield Car Rentals from $25.69 per day248.5 km / 154.4 miles away
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Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal Car Rentals from $28.87 per day301.6 km / 187.4 miles away
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Downtown Car Rentals from $29.24 per day305.4 km / 189.8 miles away
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Wellington Airport Car Rentals from $30.96 per day307.6 km / 191.1 miles away
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Whangarei Airport Car Rentals from $48.47 per day363.8 km / 226.1 miles away
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Nelson Airport Car Rentals from $30.95 per day374.5 km / 232.7 miles away
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Christchurch Airport Car Rentals from $11.57 per day605.5 km / 376.2 miles away
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Downtown Car Rentals from $28.36 per day605.9 km / 376.5 miles away
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
The cheapest month to rent a car in Taupo is January (when prices average $46.71 per day). This is 36% cheaper than the yearly average and 65% cheaper than renting in March (when prices average $131.78).
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.
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 February, the average renter keeps their car for 8 days, and in June, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average rental length in Taupo
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 January, and the least popular is June.
Monthly searches in Taupo by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
Car rental locations | 2 |
Airport locations | 1 |
Popular suppliers | Hertz, Avis, Ezi Car Rental |
Popular car categories | Medium cars, SUVs, Small cars |
Lowest price | $43 per day |
Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Hertz | Hyundai i30 | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Hertz | Mitsubishi ASX | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
Hertz | Toyota Hiace | 5 | 2 | Vans |
Avis | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
Ezi Car Rental | Toyota Yaris Cross | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Hertz
9 / 10
Lowest rated company
Avis
8.5 / 10
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$56.98
Lowest daily price
$43.12
Total cars available
19
Top 6 Suppliers in Taupo in 2023

Hertz
1 location
$59 - $71

Ezi Car Rental
1 location
$53 - $71

Moto
1 location

Budget
2 locations
$50 - $85

Thrifty
1 location

Avis
2 locations
$43 - $81
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