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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 21 Oct - 24 Oct 2025
from NZD $87/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 23 Oct - 26 Oct 2025
from NZD $103/day
Fullsize SUV
View offerTravel 21 Oct - 24 Oct 2025
from NZD $114/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 21 Oct - 24 Oct 2025
from NZD $121/day
Premium SUV
View offerTravel 23 Oct - 26 Oct 2025
from NZD $235/day
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 20, 2025 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 20 October, 2025
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 29 Jun 2025natural s.Booked: Ford Focus Hybrid or similarAuckland Airport International
- 05 Aug 2025gordon r.Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similarChristchurch Airport
- 23 Jul 2025peter p.Booked: Ford Everest or similarAuckland Airport
- 02 Aug 2025dianne a.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarInvercargill Airport
- 01 Aug 2025suzanne p.Booked: Toyota Yaris or similarChristchurch International Airport
- 17 Jul 2025wayne h.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarAuckland Airport
- 28 Jul 2025gerard t.Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse or similarWellington Airport
- 02 Aug 2025colin c.Booked: Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similarAuckland City
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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
5 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Taupo
Hyundai i30
5
5
1 small
ProvidersBudget
Hyundai Ioniq
5
4
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Hyundai Kona
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Hyundai Santa Fe
5
5
6 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Mazda vehicles for hire in Taupo
Mazda CX-5
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Toyota vehicles for hire in Taupo
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
“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
20 Oct
$87
$87
21 Oct
$87
$87
22 Oct
$87
$87
23 Oct
$87
$224
24 Oct
$87
$87
25 Oct
$87
$127
26 Oct
$87
$87
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
20 Oct
$104
$104
21 Oct
$104
$104
22 Oct
$104
$104
23 Oct
$103
$237
24 Oct
$103
$104
25 Oct
$103
$131
26 Oct
$103
$104
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
20 Oct
$121
$121
21 Oct
$121
$121
22 Oct
$121
$121
23 Oct
$121
$238
24 Oct
$121
$121
25 Oct
$121
$152
26 Oct
$121
$121
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
20 Oct
$114
$144
21 Oct
$114
$144
22 Oct
$114
$144
23 Oct
$114
$313
24 Oct
$114
$144
25 Oct
$114
$227
26 Oct
$114
$144
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
20 Oct
$380
$380
21 Oct
$380
$380
22 Oct
$380
$380
23 Oct
$235
$338
24 Oct
$235
$235
25 Oct
$235
$252
26 Oct
$235
$235
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 20 October, 2025
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
Car hire depots in Taupō are marked on the map below.
Avis Taupo City
61 Spa Road (North Island), Taupo NI, 3330
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Budget Taupo Downtown
108 Rifle Range Rd, Taupo Ni NI, 3330
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
We ask customers to review the provider's depot experience after they've returned their rental vehicle. The review scores are calculated by averaging the scores of the reviews that we collect. For more information please read our Terms and Conditions.
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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 $380 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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