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Car rental rates in Taupō
Taupō has become an increasingly popular tourist destination, as the town sits on the edge of the beautiful Lake Taupō. There are plenty of outdoor sports on offer including jet-boating, and biking trails, and it is within easy driving distance of some of New Zealand’s thermal attractions. Be sure to walk along the popular Huka Falls trail when you’re in the area. Taupō is about a two-hour drive from Hamilton / Kirikiriroa and five hours from Wellington / Te Whanganui a Tara.
Getting on the road in Taupō is easy with VroomVroomVroom. By using our easy to use search to find a competitive car hire rate from our selection of well respected car hire provider, you can book your car in as little as a couple of minutes.
Compact Car
View offerTravel 20 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
from NZD $87/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 20 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
from NZD $104/day
Fullsize SUV
View offerTravel 24 Jan - 27 Jan 2026
from NZD $114/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 20 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
from NZD $121/day
Premium SUV
View offerTravel 24 Jan - 29 Jan 2026
from NZD $298/day
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on January 19, 2026 by a New Zealand resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 19 January, 2026
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 15 Jan 2026david r.Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similarTaupo Downtown
- 05 Jan 2026fiona f.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarAuckland Airport
- 22 Sep 2025gayleen b.Booked: Holden Trax or similarTauranga City
- 18 Nov 2025fiona f.Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similarAuckland Airport Domestic
- 29 Dec 2025romeo g.Booked: Toyota RAV 4 AWD Hybrid or similarQueenstown Airport
- 19 Nov 2025neal v.Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse or similarQueenstown Airport
- 06 Jan 2026neil w.Booked: Mazda 3 or similarQueenstown Airport
- 15 Jan 2026grant d.Booked: Toyota Rav4 AWDChristchurch Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Taupō
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Two car rental depots in Taupo. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis and Budget. |
Car models commonly available in Taupō
Ford vehicles for hire in Taupo
Ford Everest
7
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in Taupo
Kia Sorento
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget, Avis
Mazda vehicles for hire in Taupo
Mazda 3
5
5
1 small
ProvidersBudget, Avis
Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget, Avis
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Taupo
Mitsubishi Outlander
5
5
3 small
ProvidersBudget
“Or similar” refers to how our rental providers classify cars. Please be advised they cannot guarantee that a specific car model will be available. Partners categorise similar models into “vehicle groups” and confirm availability on this basis. Our team are available to contact the depot on your behalf where you are picking up your vehicle to enquire what models are available under the vehicle group you booked. Please contact customer support for further information.
Vehicle models are subject to provider availability
Taupō daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 Jan
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
20 Jan
$87
$87
21 Jan
$87
$87
22 Jan
$87
$224
23 Jan
$87
$87
24 Jan
$87
$224
25 Jan
$87
$87
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 Jan
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
20 Jan
$104
$104
21 Jan
$104
$104
22 Jan
$104
$239
23 Jan
$104
$104
24 Jan
$104
$239
25 Jan
$104
$104
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 Jan
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
20 Jan
$121
$121
21 Jan
$121
$121
22 Jan
$121
$347
23 Jan
$121
$121
24 Jan
$121
$278
25 Jan
$121
$121
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 Jan
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
20 Jan
$144
$144
21 Jan
$144
$144
22 Jan
$144
$357
23 Jan
$144
$144
24 Jan
$114
$288
25 Jan
$114
$144
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 Jan
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
20 Jan
$340
$340
21 Jan
$340
$340
22 Jan
$300
$367
23 Jan
$299
$299
24 Jan
$298
$299
25 Jan
$300
$300
Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.
Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.
Prices are in NZD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 19 January, 2026
Taupō Airport car hire
Are you flying into Taupō?
If you’d prefer to have a hire car when you land, you may opt to pick up at Taupō Airport (TUO) instead. To start comparing rates in the airport, simply input “Taupō Airport” in our search form.
Regional airports near Taupō
Car rental depots in Taupō
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis Taupo City
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat–Sun 09:00–17:0061 Spa Road (North Island), North Island
Budget Taupo Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–12:00108 Rifle Range Rd, North Island
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Taupō
How much does it cost to hire a car in Taupo?
Prices start at NZD $87 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $340 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Taupo.
Can I pick up my rental car in Taupō and drop it off somewhere else?
Yes, but you may be charged a one-way fee by our car rental partner. We will include the additional charge in the rates we compare for you.
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