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Cheapest car rental rates
Mazda 3
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$45.18
per day
8.6
Excellent
No ratings yet
Mitsubishi Eclipse
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$57.52
per day
8.8
Excellent
4 reviews
Suzuki Swift
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$69.61
per day
8.6
Excellent
1 review
Kia Sorento
or similar
Automatic
4
3
A/C
5
$74.67
per day
8.6
Excellent
No ratings yet
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Kia Seltos
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$100.62
per day
8.6
Excellent
1 review
Toyota Hilux
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$163.75
per day
8.6
Excellent
1 review
Mazda CX-30
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$47.97
per day
8.3
Very Good
1 review
Ford Puma
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$58.09
per day
8.8
Excellent
4 reviews
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 13:48 on 02/12/25. 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
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near Taupo Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Taupo Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 6 suppliers at Taupo Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$77 per day
Average car rental length
3 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
$1.63 per liter or $6.17 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.43 per liter or $5.41 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.72 per liter or $6.51 per gallon
Airport info
Name
Taupo Airport (TUO)
IATA
TUO
ICAO
NZAP
Distance from city
5 miles / 8 km
Overall rating
7.6 / 10
Getting to the airport
9.1
Check-in and departures
7.3
Terminal facilities
8.3
Wi-Fi
9.4
Restaurants and car rental services
5.7
Lounge
5.5
Top 20 locations near Taupo Airport
- Rotorua Airportfrom $36.85 per day73 km / 45.36 miles away
- Napier Airportfrom $29.97 per day105.6 km / 65.62 miles away
- Tauranga Airportfrom $45.57 per day119.3 km / 74.13 miles away
- New Plymouth Airportfrom $45.18 per day167.5 km / 104.08 miles away
- Palmerston North Airportfrom $44.74 per day180.4 km / 112.1 miles away
- Auckland Airportfrom $17.21 per day223.7 km / 139 miles away
- Auckland East Tamakifrom $25.67 per day225.6 km / 140.18 miles away
- Auckland Penrosefrom $38.88 per day230.8 km / 143.41 miles away
- Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom $25.67 per day231.3 km / 143.72 miles away
- Auckland Onehungafrom $25.05 per day232 km / 144.16 miles away
- Waiheke Island Portfrom $43.34 per day238 km / 147.89 miles away
- Auckland (Downtown)from $23.16 per day239.8 km / 149 miles away
- Auckland Hendersonfrom $26.07 per day243.7 km / 151.43 miles away
- Auckland Glenfieldfrom $25.64 per day248.5 km / 154.41 miles away
- Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom $27.82 per day301.6 km / 187.41 miles away
- Wellington (Downtown)from $21.60 per day305.4 km / 189.77 miles away
- Wellington Airportfrom $21.81 per day307.6 km / 191.13 miles away
- Whangarei Airportfrom $45.18 per day363.8 km / 226.05 miles away
- Nelson Airportfrom $26.60 per day374.5 km / 232.7 miles away
- Christchurch Airportfrom $24.31 per day605.5 km / 376.24 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Ezi Car Rental
1105 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupo 2022
B
Thrifty
929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
C
Budget
Terminal Building
D
Hertz
Taupo Airport, 1105 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378
E
Avis
1105 Anzac Memorial Drive
When to book at Taupo Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Taupo Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Taupo Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthOctober | Most expensive month September | ||
| Average price $94 | A good deal $62 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day at Taupo Airport
$119
$59
$0
Jan
$54
in February
Feb
Mar
$57
in April
Apr
May
$59
in June
Jun
Jul
Aug
$108
in September
Sep
$45
in October
Oct
$94
in November
Nov
$65
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Taupo Airport is October — when rental costs average $44.72 per day. This is 53% cheaper than the yearly average and 59% cheaper than renting a car in September (when prices average $108.06 per day).
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 is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Taupo Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Taupo Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in September, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches at Taupo Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
2.1
1
0
Jan
0.6 times in February
Feb
Mar
0.6 times in April
Apr
May
1.3 times in June
Jun
Jul
Aug
1.9 times in September
Sep
1.3 times in October
Oct
0.6 times in November
Nov
0.6 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Taupo Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in October the average rental period is 13 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days at Taupo Airport
14
7
0
Jan
2 days in February
Feb
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
May
2 days in June
Jun
Jul
Aug
4 days in September
Sep
13 days in October
Oct
3 days in November
Nov
2 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Ezi Car Rental, Hertz |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $45 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 1 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Hertz | Kia Sportage | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Hertz | Kia Carnival | 4 | 2 | Van |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$77
Lowest daily price
$45
Total cars available
55
Top 6 suppliers at Taupo Airport in 2025
Ezi Car Rental
8.8
Excellent
4 reviews
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.3
$58
per day
1105 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupo 2022
+640800545000 / +6433592721
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-17:00
Tue
08:30-18:00
Wed
08:30-18:00
Thu
08:30-18:00
Fri
08:30-18:00
Budget
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.1
$45–$127
per day
Terminal Building
6473789764
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-18:00
Tue
08:30-18:00
Wed
08:30-18:00
Thu
08:30-18:00
Fri
08:30-18:00
Sat
08:30-13:00
Sun
11:00-13:00; 17:15-18:00
Thrifty
8.6
Excellent
1 review
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.2
$70–$212
per day
929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
+640800737070
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-18:00
Sun
08:00-18:00
8.5
Excellent
1 review
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$70–$206
per day
Taupo Airport, 1105 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378
+64073788056
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-18:00
Sun
08:00-18:00
Avis
8.3
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.7
$47–$48
per day
1105 Anzac Memorial Drive
6473786305
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-18:00
Tue
08:30-18:00
Wed
08:30-18:00
Thu
08:30-18:00
Fri
08:30-18:00
Sat
08:30-13:00
Sun
12:30-13:00; 17:30-18:00
Firefly
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.3
$47–$48
per day
929 Anzac Memorial Drive
073788056
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-18:00
Sun
08:00-18:00
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