Car Rental in Taupo

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Taupo, New Zealand
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Taupo Downtown Car Rental
Compact
Hyundai i30 or similar
Hyundai i30
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$35.37 / per day
Taupo Airport Car Rental
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
Mitsubishi Eclipse
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ezi Car Rental
$64.22 / per day
Taupo Airport Car Rental
Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$113.78 / per day
Taupo Downtown Car Rental
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$44.60 / per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Taupo Airport Car Rental
Premium SUV
Toyota Prado or similar
Toyota Prado
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$93.01 / per day
Taupo Downtown Car Rental
Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$43.73 / per day
Taupo Airport Car Rental
Full-size Crossover
Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
Mitsubishi Outlander
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ezi Car Rental
$66.68 / per day
Taupo Airport Car Rental
Full-size SUV
Hyundai Santa Fe or similar
Hyundai Santa Fe
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$80.18 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 15:18 on 2023-12-04. 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
$68 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 gasoline price
$1.72 per liter or $6.51 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$1.56 per liter or $5.90 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$2.10 per liter or $7.93 / 1 gallon

Top 20 Cities near Taupo

  1. Rotorua Car Rentals from $34.80 per day
    73.0 km / 45.4 miles away
  2. Napier Car Rentals from $56.84 per day
    105.6 km / 65.6 miles away
  3. Whakatane Car Rentals from $93.32 per day
    117.8 km / 73.2 miles away
  4. Tauranga Car Rentals from $82.47 per day
    119.3 km / 74.1 miles away
  5. Whanganui Car Rentals from $133.63 per day
    163.5 km / 101.6 miles away
  6. Gisborne Car Rentals from $48.52 per day
    165.1 km / 102.6 miles away
  7. New Plymouth Car Rentals from $49.39 per day
    167.5 km / 104.1 miles away
  8. Palmerston North Car Rentals from $56.94 per day
    180.4 km / 112.1 miles away
  9. Auckland Car Rentals from $21.65 per day
    223.7 km / 139.0 miles away
  10. Waiheke Island Car Rentals from $51.66 per day
    238.0 km / 147.9 miles away
  11. Wellington Car Rentals from $23.58 per day
    307.6 km / 191.1 miles away
  12. Picton Car Rentals from $63.52 per day
    333.8 km / 207.4 miles away
  13. Blenheim Car Rentals from $56.84 per day
    361.4 km / 224.6 miles away
  14. Whangarei Car Rentals from $48.52 per day
    363.8 km / 226.1 miles away
  15. Nelson Car Rentals from $43.00 per day
    374.5 km / 232.7 miles away
  16. Kerikeri Car Rentals from $48.52 per day
    431.9 km / 268.4 miles away
  17. Christchurch Car Rentals from $22.97 per day
    605.5 km / 376.2 miles away
  18. Queenstown Car Rentals from $28.71 per day
    925.1 km / 574.8 miles away
  19. Dunedin Car Rentals from $47.60 per day
    933.3 km / 579.9 miles away
  20. Invercargill Car Rentals from $62.38 per day
    1063.0 km / 660.5 miles away

Top 20 Locations near Taupo

  1. Rotorua Airport Car Rentals from $34.80 per day
    73.0 km / 45.4 miles away
  2. Napier Airport Car Rentals from $56.84 per day
    105.6 km / 65.6 miles away
  3. Tauranga Airport Car Rentals from $88.84 per day
    119.3 km / 74.1 miles away
  4. New Plymouth Airport Car Rentals from $49.39 per day
    167.5 km / 104.1 miles away
  5. Palmerston North Airport Car Rentals from $56.94 per day
    180.4 km / 112.1 miles away
  6. Auckland Airport Car Rentals from $22.04 per day
    223.7 km / 139.0 miles away
  7. Auckland East Tamaki Car Rentals from $21.65 per day
    225.6 km / 140.2 miles away
  8. Auckland Penrose Car Rentals from $64.64 per day
    230.8 km / 143.4 miles away
  9. Auckland Mount Wellington Car Rentals from $21.65 per day
    231.3 km / 143.7 miles away
  10. Auckland Onehunga Car Rentals from $21.65 per day
    232.0 km / 144.2 miles away
  11. Waiheke Island Port Car Rentals from $51.66 per day
    238.0 km / 147.9 miles away
  12. Downtown Car Rentals from $21.65 per day
    239.8 km / 149.0 miles away
  13. Auckland Henderson Car Rentals from $21.65 per day
    243.7 km / 151.4 miles away
  14. Auckland Glenfield Car Rentals from $21.65 per day
    248.5 km / 154.4 miles away
  15. Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal Car Rentals from $77.36 per day
    301.6 km / 187.4 miles away
  16. Downtown Car Rentals from $23.58 per day
    305.4 km / 189.8 miles away
  17. Wellington Airport Car Rentals from $23.67 per day
    307.6 km / 191.1 miles away
  18. Whangarei Airport Car Rentals from $48.52 per day
    363.8 km / 226.1 miles away
  19. Nelson Airport Car Rentals from $43.00 per day
    374.5 km / 232.7 miles away
  20. Christchurch Airport Car Rentals from $25.45 per day
    605.5 km / 376.2 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
$47.14
January
$72.30
February
$132.99
March
April
May
$94.85
June
$43.42
July
August
September
October
$38.70
November
$62.19
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Taupo is November (when prices average $38.70 per day). This is 45% cheaper than the yearly average and 71% cheaper than renting in March (when prices average $132.99).

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 1 days.
Average number of rental days in Taupo
6
January
8
February
6
March
April
May
1
June
5
July
August
September
October
3
November
8
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
82%
January
82%
February
82%
March
April
May
82%
June
82%
July
August
September
October
206%
November
82%
December

Car Rental Information

Car rental locations 2
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Ezi Car Rental, Hertz, Avis, Budget
Popular car categories Medium cars, Small cars, SUVs
Lowest price $35 per day
Cheapest supplier Budget

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

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

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Ezi Car Rental
9 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Avis
8.5 / 10
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$67.70
Lowest daily price
$35.37
Total cars available
14

Top 5 Suppliers in Taupo in 2023

Ezi Car Rental
Ezi Car Rental
Exceptional 9 / 1 reviews
1 location
$64 - $89
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.9
1 location
$114 - $198
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.9
1 location
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.8
2 locations
$35 - $93
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.5 / 1 reviews
2 locations
$44 - $50
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