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Ford Puma
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$27.14
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
1105 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupo 2022
Rental Desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
1105 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupo 2022
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Mazda 3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$33.81
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
1105 Anzac Memorial Drive
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
1105 Anzac Memorial Drive
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Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$34.77
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
1105 Anzac Memorial Drive
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
1105 Anzac Memorial Drive
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$38.65$42.94
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$38.93
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive
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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$42.58$47.31
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$43.21
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$45.79$50.88
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$46.70
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$46.97
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
Taupo Airport, 929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
Taupo Airport, 929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$48.15$53.50
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$49.27
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$53.72$59.69
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$55.32
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive
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Kia Sorento
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$55.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
1105 Anzac Memorial Drive
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
1105 Anzac Memorial Drive
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All-wheel drive
Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$62.24$69.15
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
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All-wheel drive
Online check-in
Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$64.59
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$65.45$72.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$68.08
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
$73.38$81.53
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
4
$76.70
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive
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4x4
Toyota Hilux
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$79.86
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorail Drive
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorail Drive
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4x4
Online check-in
Ford Ranger
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$85.74
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
Taupo Airport, 929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
Taupo Airport, 929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378
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Toyota Hiace
or similar Premium Van
Automatic
12
A/C
5
$85.74
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
Taupo Airport, 929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
Taupo Airport, 929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:37 on 15/06/26. 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
- 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 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
$60 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
$1.65 per liter or $6.25 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.46 per liter or $5.53 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.75 per liter or $6.62 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
- Taupo Downtownfrom $40.86 per day5.8 km / 3.6 miles away
- Rotorua Airportfrom $30.31 per day73 km / 45.36 miles away
- Napier Airportfrom $57.00 per day105.6 km / 65.62 miles away
- Whakatane Airportfrom $45.70 per day116.3 km / 72.27 miles away
- Hamilton Airportfrom $27.29 per day117 km / 72.7 miles away
- Tauranga Airportfrom $23.71 per day119.3 km / 74.13 miles away
- Tauranga Downtownfrom $74.54 per day119.9 km / 74.5 miles away
- Hamilton (Downtown)from $20.90 per day127 km / 78.91 miles away
- Whanganui Airportfrom $31.24 per day163.5 km / 101.59 miles away
- Gisborne Airportfrom $44.83 per day165.1 km / 102.59 miles away
- New Plymouth Airportfrom $45.31 per day167.5 km / 104.08 miles away
- Gisborne Downtownfrom $58.96 per day168.6 km / 104.76 miles away
- Palmerston North Airportfrom $59.49 per day180.4 km / 112.1 miles away
- Auckland Airportfrom $3.91 per day223.7 km / 139 miles away
- Auckland East Tamakifrom $16.52 per day225.6 km / 140.18 miles away
- Auckland Penrosefrom $26.58 per day230.8 km / 143.41 miles away
- Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom $17.99 per day231.3 km / 143.72 miles away
- Auckland Onehungafrom $16.34 per day232 km / 144.16 miles away
- Waiheke Island Portfrom $31.77 per day238 km / 147.89 miles away
- Auckland Parnellfrom $33.31 per day239.4 km / 148.76 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
Hertz
Taupo Airport, 929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378
D
Avis
1105 Anzac Memorial Drive
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 monthOctober | Most expensive month September | ||
| Average price $64 | A good deal $57 | Cheapest supplier Ezi Car Rental | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day at Taupo Airport
$119
$60
$0
$87
in January
Jan
$72
in February
Feb
$108
in March
Mar
$61
in April
Apr
$64
in May
May
$60
in June
Jun
Jul
Aug
$108
in September
Sep
$45
in October
Oct
$95
in November
Nov
$59
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Taupo Airport is October — when rental costs average $44.85 per day. This is 30% cheaper than the yearly average and 59% cheaper than renting a car in September (when prices average $108.39 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 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
Same as average in June
Jun
Jul
Aug
1.4 times in September
Sep
Same as average in October
Oct
0.5 times in November
Nov
Same as average 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 May, the average rental period is only one day.
Average number of rental days at Taupo Airport
14
7
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
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, Hertz, Ezi Car Rental, Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $35 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Ezi Car Rental |
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 |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
| Hertz | Kia Sportage | 5 | SUV |
| Hertz | Kia Carnival | 4 | Van |
| Avis | Mazda 3 | 4 | Medium car |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | SUV |
| Hertz | Kia Stonic | 4 | Medium car |
| Hertz | Kia Seltos | 5 | SUV |
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
$60
Lowest daily price
$35
Total cars available
65
Top 5 suppliers at Taupo Airport in 2026
Ezi Car Rental
8.8
Excellent
4 reviews
Value for money
9.1
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
9.4
$35–$43
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
Excellent
1 review
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.3
$52–$145
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
12:00-17:30
8.5
Excellent
1 review
Value for money
8.4
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
9.1
$56–$154
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
12:00-17:30
Avis
8.4
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.8
$48–$78
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; 17:30-18:00
Sun
08:30-13:00; 17:30-18:00
Firefly
8.3
Very Good
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
8.4
Car condition
8.4
$48–$78
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
08:00-10:00
Sun
12:00-17:30
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