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.
Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on March 19, 2025 by an Australian 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 March, 2025
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🚗 Vehicle types | Car, SUV and Ute. |
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🔑 No. of depots | Two car rental depots in Taupo. |
✅ Rental brands | Avis and Budget. |
Hyundai Ioniq
5
4
2 small
Budget
Hyundai Kona
5
5
3 small
Avis, Budget
Hyundai Santa Fe
5
5
2 small
Budget, Avis
Mazda CX-5
5
5
2 small
Budget
Toyota Corolla
5
5
2 small
Avis, Budget
Toyota Hilux
5
4
2 small
Budget
Toyota Prado
5
5
2 small
Budget, Avis
“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
Per day price range
19 Mar
$87
$87
$87
$87
20 Mar
$87
$87
$87
$87
21 Mar
$87
$87
$87
$87
22 Mar
$87
$87
$224
$224
23 Mar
$87
$87
$87
$87
24 Mar
$87
$87
$224
$224
25 Mar
$87
$87
$87
$87
Per day price range
19 Mar
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 Mar
$98
$98
$98
$98
21 Mar
$98
$98
$98
$98
22 Mar
$98
$98
$229
$229
23 Mar
$98
$98
$98
$98
24 Mar
$98
$98
$229
$229
25 Mar
$98
$98
$98
$98
Per day price range
19 Mar
$104
$104
$104
$104
20 Mar
$104
$104
$104
$104
21 Mar
$104
$104
$104
$104
22 Mar
$104
$104
$239
$239
23 Mar
$104
$104
$104
$104
24 Mar
$104
$104
$239
$239
25 Mar
$104
$104
$104
$104
Per day price range
19 Mar
$121
$121
$121
$121
20 Mar
$121
$121
$121
$121
21 Mar
$121
$121
$121
$121
22 Mar
$121
$121
$334
$334
23 Mar
$121
$121
$121
$121
24 Mar
$121
$121
$334
$334
25 Mar
$121
$121
$121
$121
Per day price range
19 Mar
$114
$114
$144
$144
20 Mar
$114
$114
$144
$144
21 Mar
$114
$114
$144
$144
22 Mar
$114
$114
$409
$409
23 Mar
$114
$114
$144
$144
24 Mar
$114
$114
$409
$409
25 Mar
$114
$114
$144
$144
Per day price range
19 Mar
$345
$345
$440
$440
20 Mar
$345
$345
$440
$440
21 Mar
$345
$345
$438
$438
22 Mar
$345
$345
$438
$438
23 Mar
$440
$440
$440
$440
24 Mar
$345
$345
$440
$440
25 Mar
$345
$345
$440
$440
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 March, 2025
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.
Car hire depots in Taupō are marked on the map below.
61 Spa Rd, Taup? NI, 3330
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
108 Rifle Range Rd, Taupo NI, 3330
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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On hiring a car in Taupō
Prices start at NZD $87 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $440 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Taupo.
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