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Cheapest car rental rates
Mazda 3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$29.07
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Taupo Downtown
108 Rifle Range Rd
Drop-off information
Taupo Downtown
108 Rifle Range Rd
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Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$30.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Taupo Downtown
61 Spa Road
Drop-off information
Taupo Downtown
61 Spa Road
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Mazda 3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$29.67
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Taupo Downtown
61 Spa Road
Drop-off information
Taupo Downtown
61 Spa Road
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Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$41.83
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Taupo Downtown
108 Rifle Range Rd
Drop-off information
Taupo Downtown
108 Rifle Range Rd
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$41.86
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Taupo Downtown
108 Rifle Range Rd
Drop-off information
Taupo Downtown
108 Rifle Range Rd
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Kia Sorento
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
4
A/C
5
$50.55
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Taupo Downtown
108 Rifle Range Rd
Drop-off information
Taupo Downtown
108 Rifle Range Rd
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Kia Sorento
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$51.59
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Taupo Downtown
61 Spa Road
Drop-off information
Taupo Downtown
61 Spa Road
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Ford Everest
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$59.25
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Taupo Downtown
108 Rifle Range Rd
Drop-off information
Taupo Downtown
108 Rifle Range Rd
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 13:19 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
- Top 20 locations near Taupo Downtown
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Taupo Downtown and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 2 suppliers at Taupo Downtown 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
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
$1.65 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
Top 20 locations near Taupo Downtown
- Taupo Airportfrom $35.23 per day5.8 km / 3.6 miles away
- Rotorua Airportfrom $30.31 per day67.6 km / 42 miles away
- Napier Airportfrom $57.00 per day110.4 km / 68.6 miles away
- Hamilton Airportfrom $27.29 per day112 km / 69.59 miles away
- Whakatane Airportfrom $45.70 per day112.2 km / 69.72 miles away
- Tauranga Airportfrom $23.71 per day113.6 km / 70.59 miles away
- Tauranga Downtownfrom $74.54 per day114.2 km / 70.96 miles away
- Hamilton (Downtown)from $20.90 per day122 km / 75.81 miles away
- Gisborne Airportfrom $44.83 per day165.4 km / 102.77 miles away
- Whanganui Airportfrom $31.24 per day168 km / 104.39 miles away
- New Plymouth Airportfrom $45.31 per day168.2 km / 104.51 miles away
- Gisborne Downtownfrom $58.96 per day169 km / 105.01 miles away
- Palmerston North Airportfrom $59.49 per day185.9 km / 115.51 miles away
- Auckland Airportfrom $3.91 per day218.5 km / 135.77 miles away
- Auckland East Tamakifrom $16.52 per day220.3 km / 136.89 miles away
- Auckland Penrosefrom $26.58 per day225.5 km / 140.12 miles away
- Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom $17.99 per day226.1 km / 140.49 miles away
- Auckland Onehungafrom $16.34 per day226.8 km / 140.93 miles away
- Waiheke Island Portfrom $31.77 per day232.6 km / 144.53 miles away
- Auckland Parnellfrom $33.31 per day234.1 km / 145.46 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Budget
108 Rifle Range Rd
B
Avis
61 Spa Road
When to book at Taupo Downtown and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Taupo Downtown?
The cost of renting a car at Taupo Downtown 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 monthFebruary | Most expensive month December | |
| A good deal $64 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day at Taupo Downtown
$56
$28
$0
Jan
$44
in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
$50
in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
$51
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Taupo Downtown is February — when rental costs average $44.22 per day. This is 7% cheaper than the yearly average and 13% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $50.86 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 Downtown?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Taupo Downtown, travelers are most likely to rent a car in February, while they are least likely to rent in in September.
Monthly searches at Taupo Downtown by pick-up date relative to the average
2.2
1.1
0
Jan
2 times in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
0.5 times in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
0.5 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Taupo Downtown?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in December the average rental period is 12 days, while in September, the average rental period is only one day.
Average number of rental days at Taupo Downtown
13
7
0
Jan
3 days in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1 day in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
12 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Budget, Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $41 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Hyundai i30 | 4 | Medium car |
| Budget | Mitsubishi Outlander | 4 | SUV |
| Avis | Mazda 3 | 4 | Medium car |
| Budget | Mazda 3 | 4 | Medium car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Avis (rated 8.4 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$60
Lowest daily price
$41
Total cars available
8
Top 2 suppliers at Taupo Downtown in 2026
Budget
8.6
Excellent
1 review
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
9.2
Car condition
9.1
$41–$83
per day
108 Rifle Range Rd
640800585858
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Sun
08:00-12:00
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
$42–$73
per day
61 Spa Road
6473786305
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
09:00-17:00
Sun
09:00-17:00
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FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
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