Car Hire at Taupo Downtown

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Mazda 3

or comparable

Automatic

A/C

£29.68

per day

8.6

Excellent

1 review

Kia Sorento

or comparable

Automatic

A/C

£52.67

per day

8.3

Very Good

1 review

Mitsubishi Outlander

or comparable

Automatic

A/C

£42.74

per day

8.6

Excellent

1 review

Ford Everest

or comparable

Automatic

A/C

£62.61

per day

8.6

Excellent

1 review

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Travel information

Languages

English, Samoan

Currency

NZD

Drive on

Left-hand side

Dialing code

+64

Average car hire price

£47 per day

Average car hire length

12 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

£1.23 per litre or £4.66 per gallon

Lowest petrol price

£1.08 per litre or £4.09 per gallon

Highest petrol price

£1.29 per litre or £4.88 per gallon

Top 3 locations near Taupo Town Centre

Christchurch Airportstarting at £7.48 per day
610.4 km / 379.28 miles
Queenstown Airportstarting at £5.45 per day
929.3 km / 577.44 miles
Dunedin Airportstarting at £21.68 per day
938.1 km / 582.91 miles

Map of top car rental locations

Budget

108 Rifle Range Rd

Avis

61 Spa Road

When to book at Taupo Downtown and for how long?

In which month is car hire at Taupo Downtown the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car at Taupo Downtown fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthDecember	Most expensive month February
A good deal £47	Cheapest supplier Budget	Cheapest car type Medium cars

Average price for hiring a car per day at Taupo Downtown

£46

£23

£0

Jan

£42

in February

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

£37

in September

Sep

Oct

Nov

£36

in December

Dec

The best month to hire a car at Taupo Downtown is December — when the average price for a hire is £36.15 per day. This is 8% less than the yearly average and 14% less than hiring a car in February (when the average price is £42.10 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 Downtown?

Given the number of users searching for a car at Taupo Downtown, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in December in comparison to hiring a car in in February.

Monthly Car Hire Searches at Taupo Downtown Compared to the Yearly Average

Jan

0.6 times in February

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

0.6 times in September

Sep

Oct

Nov

1.8 times in December

Dec

For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Taupo Downtown?

How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in February the average hire period is 21 days, while in September, the average hire period is only one day.

Average number of hire days at Taupo Downtown

Jan

21 days in February

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

1 day in September

Sep

Oct

Nov

10 days in December

Dec

Car hire information

🔥 Popular suppliers	Budget, Avis
🚗 Popular car types	SUVs, Medium cars
🤑 Lowest price	£30 per day
👛 Cheapest supplier	Budget

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency	Model	Doors	Luggage	Type
Avis	Hyundai Kona	5	3	SUV
Budget	Hyundai Kona	5	3	SUV
Budget	Hyundai i30	4	2	Medium car

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company

Budget (rated 8.6 / 10)

Lowest-rated company

Avis (rated 8.3 / 10)

Total rental companies

Average daily price

£47

Lowest daily price

£30

Total cars available

Top 2 suppliers at Taupo Downtown in 2025

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

9.3

Car condition

9.1

£30 - £63

per day

108 Rifle Range Rd

6473789764

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

8.3

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

£53

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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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023

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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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