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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$56.15
per day
In terminal
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$69.50
per day
In terminal
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$99.78
per day
In terminal
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
4
$126.43
per day
In terminal
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Kia Seltos
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$72.09
per day
In terminal
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$70.10
per day
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$93.91
per day
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 19:10 on 28/10/26. 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
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 23, 2026)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 5 suppliers at Taupo Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$84 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%
Average gas price
$1.60 per liter or $6.06 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.41 per liter or $5.34 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.69 per liter or $6.40 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 $44.64 per day73 km / 45.36 miles away
- Napier Airportfrom $71.81 per day105.6 km / 65.62 miles away
- Tauranga Airportfrom $28.66 per day119.3 km / 74.13 miles away
- New Plymouth Airportfrom $40.76 per day167.5 km / 104.08 miles away
- Palmerston North Airportfrom $38.81 per day180.4 km / 112.1 miles away
- Auckland Airportfrom $8.45 per day223.7 km / 139 miles away
- Auckland East Tamakifrom $24.14 per day225.6 km / 140.18 miles away
- Auckland Penrosefrom $61.43 per day230.8 km / 143.41 miles away
- Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom $25.31 per day231.3 km / 143.72 miles away
- Auckland Onehungafrom $23.43 per day232 km / 144.16 miles away
- Waiheke Island Portfrom $51.13 per day238 km / 147.89 miles away
- Auckland (Downtown)from $22.71 per day239.8 km / 149 miles away
- Auckland Hendersonfrom $23.91 per day243.7 km / 151.43 miles away
- Auckland Glenfieldfrom $23.91 per day248.5 km / 154.41 miles away
- Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom $29.79 per day301.6 km / 187.41 miles away
- Wellington (Downtown)from $22.18 per day305.4 km / 189.77 miles away
- Wellington Airportfrom $9.89 per day307.6 km / 191.13 miles away
- Whangarei Airportfrom $72.62 per day363.8 km / 226.05 miles away
- Nelson Airportfrom $27.17 per day374.5 km / 232.7 miles away
- Christchurch Airportfrom $8.89 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
Dollar
929 Anzac Memorial Drive
D
Hertz
Taupo Airport, 929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378
E
Firefly
929 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 monthSeptember | Most expensive month March | ||
| Average price $94 | A good deal $88 | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day at Taupo Airport
$114
$57
$0
$83
in January
Jan
$69
in February
Feb
$103
in March
Mar
$59
in April
Apr
$61
in May
May
Jun
$73
in July
Jul
Aug
$37
in September
Sep
$45
in October
Oct
$91
in November
Nov
$76
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Taupo Airport is September — when rental costs average $37.45 per day. This is 60% cheaper than the yearly average and 64% cheaper than renting a car in March (when prices average $103.43 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 at Taupo Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in April.
Monthly searches at Taupo Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
2.6
1.3
0
2.4 times in January
Jan
Same as average in February
Feb
Same as average in March
Mar
0.5 times in April
Apr
0.5 times in May
May
Jun
1.4 times in July
Jul
Aug
0.5 times in September
Sep
0.5 times in October
Oct
0.5 times in November
Nov
1.9 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 21 days, while in May, the average rental period is only one day.
Average number of rental days at Taupo Airport
23
12
0
8 days in January
Jan
5 days in February
Feb
5 days in March
Mar
8 days in April
Apr
1 day in May
May
Jun
2 days in July
Jul
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
21 days in October
Oct
3 days in November
Nov
2 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Ezi Car Rental, Hertz, Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, medium cars, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $56 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
| Ezi Car Rental | Ford Puma | 5 | Small car |
| Avis | Mazda 3 | 4 | Medium car |
| Hertz | Kia Stonic | 4 | Medium car |
| Hertz | Kia Seltos | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Kia Stonic | 4 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Kia Seltos | 4 | SUV |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 23, 2026)
Prices are lowest during September, starting at $37 for an Economy car and highest in March, when economy cars start at $103. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month at Taupo Airport is January, while the least popular month is April.
Taupo Airport hosts: Ezi Car Rental, Thrifty, Dollar, Hertz, Firefly. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Yes, most companies at Taupo Airport support after-hours returns. Park in the designated return area, lock the car, and drop the keys in the secure drop box. Take timestamped photos of the car's condition after parking to protect yourself.
Usually, yes, if the desk is open. You may be charged for extra hours if you pick up significantly earlier. Rental desks at Taupo Airport typically operate from 08:00-18:00.
Picking up a rental car at Taupo Airport is typically 44.38% more expensive than at Taupo Downtown due to airport surcharges. Offices downtown may have lower base rates. Compare both options when booking, keeping in mind the transport cost of reaching the downtown location.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$84
Lowest daily price
$56
Total cars available
33
Top 5 suppliers at Taupo Airport in 2026
Ezi Car Rental
8.8
Very Good
4 ratings
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
9.3
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.5
$94–$105
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
Thrifty
8.7
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
$56–$118
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
08:00-10:00
Sun
08:00-18:00
Dollar
8.7
Very Good
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
$57–$123
per day
929 Anzac Memorial Drive
+64800243789
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
00:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-10:00
Sun
08:00-18:00
8.5
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$60–$174
per day
Taupo Airport, 929 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
08:00-10:00
Sun
08:00-18:00
Firefly
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
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
08:00-10:00
Sun
08:00-18:00
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