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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Mazda 3
or comparable
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
US$30.13
per day
8.3
Very Good
1 review
Suzuki Swift
or comparable
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
US$38.89
per day
8.5
Excellent
1 review
Mitsubishi Eclipse
or comparable
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
US$50.25
per day
8.8
Excellent
4 reviews
Kia Seltos
or comparable
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
US$68.46
per day
8.5
Excellent
1 review
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Kia Sorento
or comparable
Automatic
4
3
A/C
5
US$74.09
per day
8.6
Excellent
No ratings yet
Ford Everest
or comparable
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
US$88.94
per day
8.6
Excellent
No ratings yet
Ford Puma
or comparable
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
US$40.58
per day
8.8
Excellent
4 reviews
Toyota RAV4
or comparable
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
US$51.38
per day
8.8
Excellent
4 reviews
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 06:07 on 21/11/25. 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
- Most Popular Car Hire Deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport information
- Top 3 locations near Taupo Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Taupo Airport and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 6 suppliers at Taupo Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
US$55 per day
Average car hire length
3 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
US$1.59 per litre or US$6.02 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
US$1.40 per litre or US$5.30 per gallon
Highest petrol price
US$1.68 per litre or US$6.36 per gallon
Airport information
Name
Taupo Airport (TUO)
IATA
TUO
ICAO
NZAP
Distance from the city centre
5 miles / 8 km
Overall rating
7.6 / 10
Getting to the airport
9.1
Check-in and departures
7.3
Facilities and services
8.3
Wi-Fi
9.4
Dining and car hire services
5.7
Lounge
5.5
Top 3 locations near Taupo Airport
- Christchurch Airportstarting at US$9.98 per day605.5 km / 376.24 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at US$7.27 per day925.1 km / 574.83 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at US$28.92 per day933.3 km / 579.93 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Ezi Car Rental
1105 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupo 2022
B
Budget
Terminal Building
C
Hertz
Taupo Airport, 1105 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378
D
Thrifty
929 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō 3378, New Zealand
E
Avis
1105 Anzac Memorial Drive
When to book at Taupo Airport and for how long?
In which month is car hire at Taupo Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Taupo Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthOctober | Most expensive month November | |
| A good deal US$47 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day at Taupo Airport
US$135
US$67
US$0
Jan
US$54
in February
Feb
Mar
US$57
in April
Apr
May
US$59
in June
Jun
Jul
Aug
US$108
in September
Sep
US$45
in October
Oct
US$122
in November
Nov
US$65
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car at Taupo Airport is October — when the average price for a hire is US$44.67 per day. This is 47% less than the yearly average and 64% less than hiring a car in November (when the average price is US$122.45 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your 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 type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Taupo Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Taupo Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in September in comparison to hiring a car in in February.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Taupo Airport Compared to the Yearly 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 most travellers hire cars for at Taupo Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in October the average hire period is 13 days, while in November, the average hire period is only one day.
Average number of hire 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
1 day in November
Nov
2 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Ezi Car Rental, Thrifty, Hertz |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars, People Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | US$30 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | 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 |
| 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 rental companies
6
Average daily price
US$55
Lowest daily price
US$30
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
9.3
Car condition
9.3
US$41–US$51
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
US$45–US$154
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
Hertz
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
US$39–US$145
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
Thrifty
8.5
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
9.0
Car condition
9.1
US$40–US$138
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
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
US$30–US$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
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.3
US$30–US$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
Award-winning service
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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