Great value rental cars from Taupō’s most trusted car hire providers
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 May 17, 2024 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 17 May, 2024
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| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Two car rental depots in Taupo. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis and Budget. |
Hyundai Elantra
5
4
2 small
Budget
Hyundai Kona ElectricElectric
5
5
2 large, 1 small
Budget
Hyundai Santa Fe
5
5
6 small
Avis, Budget
Mitsubishi ASX
5
5
3 small
Avis, Budget
Nissan X-Trail
5
5
2 small
Budget
Toyota Camry
5
4
2 small
Budget
Toyota Corolla
5
5
2 small
Avis, Budget
Toyota Prado
5
5
3 large, 3 small
Avis, Budget
“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
17 May
$87
$87
$87
$87
18 May
$87
$87
$87
$87
19 May
$87
$87
$87
$87
20 May
$62
$62
$87
$87
21 May
$62
$62
$87
$87
22 May
$62
$62
$87
$87
23 May
$62
$62
$87
$87
Per day price range
17 May
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
18 May
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
19 May
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 May
$67
$67
$76
$76
21 May
$67
$67
$67
$67
22 May
$67
$67
$76
$76
23 May
$67
$67
$67
$67
Per day price range
17 May
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
18 May
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
19 May
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 May
$77
$77
$86
$86
21 May
$77
$77
$77
$77
22 May
$77
$77
$86
$86
23 May
$77
$77
$77
$77
Per day price range
17 May
$104
$104
$104
$104
18 May
$104
$104
$104
$104
19 May
$104
$104
$104
$104
20 May
$64
$64
$104
$104
21 May
$64
$64
$104
$104
22 May
$64
$64
$104
$104
23 May
$64
$64
$104
$104
Per day price range
17 May
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
18 May
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
19 May
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 May
$71
$71
$82
$82
21 May
$71
$71
$71
$71
22 May
$71
$71
$82
$82
23 May
$71
$71
$71
$71
Per day price range
17 May
$114
$114
$114
$114
18 May
$114
$114
$114
$114
19 May
$114
$114
$114
$114
20 May
$114
$114
$157
$157
21 May
$114
$114
$144
$144
22 May
$114
$114
$157
$157
23 May
$114
$114
$144
$144
Per day price range
17 May
$345
$345
$345
$345
18 May
$345
$345
$345
$345
19 May
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 May
$171
$171
$345
$345
21 May
$171
$171
$345
$345
22 May
$171
$171
$345
$345
23 May
$171
$171
$345
$345
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 17 May, 2024
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 $56 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $345 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Taupo.
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