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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.

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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on November 08, 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 08 November, 2025

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Our customers have rated their Taupō car rental booking experience 4.6/5
(5 reviews)
  • 30 Oct 2025

    Simple.

    geoff m.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Auckland International Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 22 Sep 2025

    Was awesome

    gayleen b.
    Booked: Holden Trax or similar
    Tauranga City
    Holden Trax or similar
  • 28 Jul 2025

    Always so easy on vroom. Have been using the site for years and keep coming back.

    gerard t.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
  • 23 Jul 2025

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    peter p.
    Booked: Ford Everest or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Ford Everest or similar
  • 17 Aug 2025

    Very quick and can see options

    timothy g.
    Booked: Kia Seltos or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Kia Seltos or similar
  • 27 Aug 2025

    Very easy to deal

    jarrod r.
    Booked: Ford Everest or similar
    Palmerston North Airport
    Ford Everest or similar
  • 17 Jul 2025

    I love this website, thank you!

    adam h.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
  • 26 Aug 2025

    Really easy

    jordan j.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Taupō

🚗 Vehicle typesCar and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsTwo car rental depots in Taupo.
✅ Rental brandsAvis and Budget.

Car models commonly available in Taupō

Ford vehicles for hire in Taupo

  • Ford Everest

    Ford Everest

    7

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

Hyundai vehicles for hire in Taupo

  • Hyundai i30

    Hyundai i30

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget

  • Hyundai Ioniq

    Hyundai Ioniq

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

  • Hyundai Kona

    Hyundai Kona

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Hyundai Santa Fe

    Hyundai Santa Fe

    5

    5

    6 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

Kia vehicles for hire in Taupo

  • Kia Sorento

    Kia Sorento

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

Mazda vehicles for hire in Taupo

  • Mazda 3

    Mazda 3

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Mazda CX-5

    Mazda CX-5

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Taupo

  • Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Budget

Toyota vehicles for hire in Taupo

  • Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

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“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

Today

08 Nov

$87

$87

Sun

09 Nov

$87

$87

Mon

10 Nov

$87

$87

Tue

11 Nov

$87

$224

Wed

12 Nov

$87

$87

Thu

13 Nov

$87

$224

Fri

14 Nov

$87

$87

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

08 Nov

$104

$104

Sun

09 Nov

$104

$104

Mon

10 Nov

$104

$104

Tue

11 Nov

$104

$239

Wed

12 Nov

$104

$104

Thu

13 Nov

$104

$239

Fri

14 Nov

$104

$104

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

08 Nov

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

Sun

09 Nov

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

Mon

10 Nov

$121

$121

Tue

11 Nov

$121

$278

Wed

12 Nov

$121

$121

Thu

13 Nov

$121

$278

Fri

14 Nov

$121

$121

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

08 Nov

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

Sun

09 Nov

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

Mon

10 Nov

$114

$144

Tue

11 Nov

$114

$353

Wed

12 Nov

$114

$144

Thu

13 Nov

$114

$353

Fri

14 Nov

$114

$144

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

08 Nov

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

Sun

09 Nov

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

Mon

10 Nov

$371

$371

Tue

11 Nov

$379

$380

Wed

12 Nov

$380

$380

Thu

13 Nov

$379

$380

Fri

14 Nov

$342

$342

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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 08 November, 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

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Car rental depots in Taupō

Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

  • Avis Taupo City

    Avis Taupo City

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat–Sun 09:00–17:00

    61 Spa Road (North Island), North Island

  • Budget Taupo Downtown

    Budget Taupo Downtown

    View details
    No reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–12:00

    108 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 $371 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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