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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 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 November, 2025

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

    great!

    suzanne s.
    Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
    Auckland Airport International
    Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
  • 12 Sep 2025

    Simple and easy to understand and confirm.

    maria h.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Wellington International Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 01 Sep 2025

    Easy use of website. Best price.

    richard b.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
  • 23 Aug 2025

    Simple and quick booking

    wayne k.
    Booked: Hyundai Kona or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Hyundai Kona or similar
  • 05 Nov 2025

    Called Vroom Vroom directly to understand drop-off details and the CS professional was very professional, efficient & helpful.Thank you

    matthew c.
    Booked: Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
    Picton Ferry Terminal
    Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
  • 13 Sep 2025

    All good

    jill r.
    Booked: Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
    Auckland International Airport
    Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
  • 19 Nov 2025

    Not totally happy. Request was for a Toyota Corolla or similar, as these are good cars. We went with East Coast Rentals. They said a Corolla was not available. We were given a Cherry (a red one). I walked around the ECR lot and found only one Corolla (a hybrid), amongst 80 cars. I don't think that they run petrol Corollas. Do not advertise them. VVV quoted 1 X$12 for an extra driver, while ECR added $60. We challenged them. ECR said that it might be on VVV website , but ECR have updated their website (?? isn't this automatic administrative?) ECR backed down immediately, which makes me think that it was opportunistic at 6.30 pm and we wanted to get going. The front line staff were great. After 12 days the Cherry went well, which means it was a lot better than the MG3 that we had as a Corolla or similar from another car rental company. We will be back, but a bit more wary and selective. Regards

    neal v.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
  • 09 Sep 2025

    Easy as!

    ian w.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Auckland International Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch 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

20 Nov

$87

$87

Fri

21 Nov

$87

$87

Sat

22 Nov

$87

$87

Sun

23 Nov

$87

$87

Mon

24 Nov

$87

$87

Tue

25 Nov

$87

$224

Wed

26 Nov

$87

$87

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

20 Nov

$104

$104

Fri

21 Nov

$104

$104

Sat

22 Nov

$104

$104

Sun

23 Nov

$104

$104

Mon

24 Nov

$104

$104

Tue

25 Nov

$104

$239

Wed

26 Nov

$104

$104

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

20 Nov

$121

$121

Fri

21 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

Sat

22 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

23 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

24 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

Tue

25 Nov

$121

$363

Wed

26 Nov

$121

$121

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

20 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

Fri

21 Nov

$114

$114

Sat

22 Nov

$114

$114

Sun

23 Nov

$114

$114

Mon

24 Nov

$114

$114

Tue

25 Nov

$114

$438

Wed

26 Nov

$114

$144

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

20 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

Fri

21 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

Sat

22 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

23 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

24 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

Tue

25 Nov

$463

$468

Wed

26 Nov

$468

$468

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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 20 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

    View details
    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 $468 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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