Car Hire in Taupō
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Taupo Town Centre
Compact
Hyundai i30 or comparable
£31.66 per day
Taupo Airport
Economy
Ford Puma or comparable
£39.27 per day
Taupo Airport
Full-size Van
Kia Carnival or comparable
£143.38 per day
Taupo Town Centre
Intermediate
Hyundai Ioniq or comparable
£37.23 per day
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Taupo Town Centre
Premium SUV
Toyota Prado or comparable
£66.79 per day
Taupo Town Centre
Full-size SUV
Hyundai Santa Fe or comparable
£55.06 per day
Taupo Airport
Economy
Suzuki Swift or comparable
£78.18 per day
Taupo Airport
Compact
Toyota Corolla or comparable
£89.65 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 21:55 on 12/02/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
£68 per day
Average car hire length
6 days
Speed limit within city centre
30 - 50 km/h or 19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 100 km/h or 50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
£1.29 per litre or £4.90 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.14 per litre or £4.31 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.37 per litre or £5.17 per gallon
Top 6 cities near Taupo
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108.1 km / 67.2 miles
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180.4 km / 112.1 miles
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307.6 km / 191.1 miles
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605.5 km / 376.2 miles
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925.1 km / 574.8 miles
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933.3 km / 579.9 miles
Top 3 locations near Taupo
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605.5 km / 376.2 miles
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925.1 km / 574.8 miles
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933.3 km / 579.9 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Taupō the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Taupō fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Taupō
The best month to hire a car in Taupō is August (when the average price is £22.39 per day). This is 53% less than the yearly average and 75% less than hiring in February (when the average price is £89.83).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Taupō?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in March, the average hirer keeps their car for 11 days, and in November, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of hire days in Taupō
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Taupō?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Taupō is May, and the least popular is April.
Popularity of Car Hire in Taupō by Monthly Searches
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 2 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Ezi Car Rental, Hertz, Avis, Thrifty |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | £32 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz | Toyota Hiace | 5 | 2 | People Carriers |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Hertz | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi Eclipse | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Ezi Car Rental | Ford Puma | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Avis | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Avis | Hyundai Kona | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental
8.6 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Firefly
7.7 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
£67.65
Lowest daily price
£31.66
Total cars available
25
Top 6 suppliers in Taupō in 2025
Ezi Car Rental
1 location
£39
Hertz
1 location
£39
Thrifty
1 location
£78 - £182
Budget
2 locations
£32 - £101
Avis
2 locations
£32 - £101
Firefly
1 location
£32 - £101
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