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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
NOK 507.13
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
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Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
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Mazda 3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
NOK 290.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Taupo Town Centre
108 Rifle Range Rd
Drop-off information
Taupo Town Centre
108 Rifle Range Rd
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Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
NOK 306.28
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Taupo Town Centre
61 Spa Road
Drop-off information
Taupo Town Centre
61 Spa Road
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Mazda 3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
NOK 296.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Taupo Town Centre
61 Spa Road
Drop-off information
Taupo Town Centre
61 Spa Road
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
NOK 418.61
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Taupo Town Centre
108 Rifle Range Rd
Drop-off information
Taupo Town Centre
108 Rifle Range Rd
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
NOK 508.26
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
2
A/C
4
NOK 586.11
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
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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
2
A/C
4
NOK 592.64
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
2
A/C
5
NOK 691.50
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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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Low deposit
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
NOK 702.31
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 Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
NOK 717.18
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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
3
A/C
5
NOK 732.56
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
2
A/C
5
NOK 761.95
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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All-wheel drive
This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
NOK 772.39
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
2
A/C
5
NOK 826.45
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
2
A/C
5
NOK 856.18
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
NOK 884.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Taupo Town Centre
108 Rifle Range Rd
Drop-off information
Taupo Town Centre
108 Rifle Range Rd
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High deposit
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All-wheel drive
This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
NOK 981.29
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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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Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
NOK 1,053.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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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Low deposit
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Toyota Hiace
or similar Premium Van
Automatic
12
3
A/C
4
NOK 1,124.70
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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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Toyota Hiace
or similar Premium Van
Automatic
12
5
A/C
5
NOK 1,166.37
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
This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
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Toyota Hilux
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
NOK 1,192.91
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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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Low deposit
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
3
A/C
5
NOK 1,448.90
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
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Drop-off information
Taupo Airport (TUO)
929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
1
A/C
5
NOK 1,513.71
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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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:17 on 09/12/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 6 cities near Taupo
- Top 3 locations near Taupo
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Taupō and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 6 suppliers in Taupō in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
NOK 890 per day
Average car hire length
5 days
Speed limit within city centre
30–50 km/h
or
19–31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80–100 km/h
or
50–62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
NOK 16.67 per litre or NOK 63.10 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
NOK 14.67 per litre or NOK 55.53 per gallon
Highest petrol price
NOK 17.61 per litre or NOK 66.66 per gallon
Score
9.0 / 10
Top 6 cities near Taupo
- Cambridge108.1 km / 67.17 miles
- Palmerston Northstarting at NOK 341.50 per day180.4 km / 112.1 miles
- Wellingtonstarting at NOK 200.75 per day307.6 km / 191.13 miles
- Christchurchstarting at NOK 222.32 per day605.5 km / 376.24 miles
- Queenstownstarting at NOK 234.82 per day925.1 km / 574.83 miles
- Dunedinstarting at NOK 321.11 per day933.3 km / 579.93 miles
Top 3 locations near Taupo
- Christchurch Airportstarting at NOK 222.32 per day605.5 km / 376.24 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at NOK 234.82 per day925.1 km / 574.83 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at NOK 321.11 per day933.3 km / 579.93 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Taupo Airport (TUO)
6 rental locations
B
Taupo (Downtown)
2 rental locations
When to book in Taupō and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Taupō the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Taupō fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthOctober | Most expensive month November | ||
| Average price NOK 961 | A good deal NOK 801 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Taupō
NOK 1,057
NOK 528
NOK 0
Jan
NOK 559
in February
Feb
Mar
NOK 582
in April
Apr
May
NOK 604
in June
Jun
Jul
Aug
NOK 950
in September
Sep
NOK 455
in October
Oct
NOK 961
in November
Nov
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Taupō is October (when the average price is NOK 454.55 per day). This is 53% less than the yearly average and 53% less than hiring in November (when the average price is NOK 960.50).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Taupō?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Taupō is September, and the least popular is April.
Popularity of Car Hire in Taupō by Monthly Searches
2.2
1.1
0
Jan
Same as average in February
Feb
Mar
0.5 times in April
Apr
May
Same as average in June
Jun
Jul
Aug
2 times in September
Sep
Same as average in October
Oct
0.5 times in November
Nov
Dec
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Taupō?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in October, the average hirer keeps their car for 13 days, and in June, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of hire days in Taupō
14
7
0
Jan
12 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
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 2 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Ezi Car Rental, Budget, Hertz |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars, People Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | NOK 406 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Budget | Hyundai Kona | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 1 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Budget | Hyundai i30 | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Hertz | Kia Sportage | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Hertz | Kia Carnival | 4 | 2 | Van |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
NOK 890
Lowest daily price
NOK 406
Total cars available
55
Top 6 suppliers in Taupō in 2025
Ezi Car Rental
1 location
8.8
Excellent
4 reviews
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.3
NOK 30
per day
Most popular location
1105 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupo 2022
Budget
2 locations
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
9.3
Car condition
9.1
NOK 406–NOK 1,291
per day
Most popular location
108 Rifle Range Rd
Thrifty
1 location
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
NOK 709–NOK 2,158
per day
Most popular location
929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
Hertz
1 location
8.5
Excellent
1 review
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
NOK 711–NOK 2,097
per day
Most popular location
Taupo Airport, 1105 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378
Avis
2 locations
8.4
Very Good
2 reviews
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
NOK 415–NOK 428
per day
Most popular location
61 Spa Road
Firefly
1 location
8.2
Very Good
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
8.3
Car condition
8.3
NOK 415–NOK 428
per day
Most popular location
929 Anzac Memorial Drive
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