Car Rental in Taupo

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Taupo, New Zealand
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Taupo Downtown
Compact
Hyundai i30 or similar
Hyundai i30
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$40.93 per day
Taupo Airport
Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$77.89 per day
Taupo Airport
Full-size SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ezi Car Rental
$146.01 per day
Taupo Downtown
Intermediate
Hyundai Ioniq or similar
Hyundai Ioniq
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$48.14 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Taupo Airport
Economy
Ford Puma or similar
Ford Puma
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ezi Car Rental
$81.93 per day
Taupo Downtown
Compact SUV
Hyundai Kona or similar
Hyundai Kona
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$89.43 per day
Taupo Airport
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
Mitsubishi Outlander
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$119.62 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 2:15 AM on 12/4/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$86 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%
Rating
9.0 / 10
Average gas price
$1.61 per liter or $6.08 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.46 per liter or $5.55 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.63 per liter or $6.19 per gallon

Top 20 cities near Taupo

  1. 73 km / 45.4 miles away
  2. 90.6 km / 56.3 miles away
  3. 105.6 km / 65.6 miles away
  4. 119.9 km / 74.5 miles away
  5. 163.5 km / 101.6 miles away
  6. 165.1 km / 102.6 miles away
  7. 167.5 km / 104.1 miles away
  8. 180.4 km / 112.1 miles away
  9. 223.7 km / 139 miles away
  10. 238 km / 147.9 miles away
  11. 307.6 km / 191.1 miles away
  12. 333.8 km / 207.4 miles away
  13. 361.4 km / 224.6 miles away
  14. 363.8 km / 226.1 miles away
  15. 374.5 km / 232.7 miles away
  16. 431.9 km / 268.4 miles away
  17. 605.5 km / 376.2 miles away
  18. 925.1 km / 574.8 miles away
  19. 933.3 km / 579.9 miles away
  20. 1,063 km / 660.5 miles away

Top 20 locations near Taupo

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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
$115.11
January
$105.22
February
$76.71
March
$50.58
April
$37.51
May
June
July
$28.25
August
$34.42
September
$41.21
October
$111.09
November
$66.57
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Taupo is August (when prices average $28.25 per day). This is 58% cheaper than the yearly average and 75% cheaper than renting in January (when prices average $115.11).

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 November, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of rental days in Taupo
3
January
3
February
11
March
2
April
8
May
June
July
3
August
4
September
2
October
1
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 December, and the least popular is January.
Monthly searches in Taupo by pick-up date relative to the average
45%
January
182%
February
136%
March
45%
April
182%
May
June
July
45%
August
45%
September
45%
October
45%
November
227%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 2
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Ezi Car Rental, Hertz, Avis, Thrifty
Popular car categories SUVs, Medium cars, Vans, Small cars
Lowest price $41 per day
Cheapest supplier Budget

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Ezi Car Rental Mitsubishi Outlander 5 3 SUVs
Ezi Car Rental Mitsubishi Eclipse 5 2 SUVs
Hertz Toyota Hiace 5 2 Vans
Ezi Car Rental Toyota Corolla 5 1 Medium cars
Hertz Mitsubishi Outlander 5 2 SUVs
Ezi Car Rental Ford Puma 5 2 Small cars
Hertz Toyota Corolla 5 2 Medium cars
Hertz Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
Avis Toyota Corolla 4 2 Medium cars
Thrifty Toyota Corolla 4 2 Medium cars

Car Rental Statistics

Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental
8.5 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Avis
7.9 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$86.28
Lowest daily price
$40.93
Total cars available
10

Top 5 suppliers in Taupo in 2024

Ezi Car Rental
Ezi Car Rental
Very good 8.5 / 4 reviews
1 location
$82 - $146
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.3 / 1 review
1 location
$78 - $120
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
1 location
$78 - $120
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
2 locations
$41 - $95
Avis
Avis
Average 7.9 / 1 review
2 locations
$41 - $95
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