Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Taupo. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 September 2026.
Most popular company | AVIS |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $3.16 |
Average price per day | $116 |
Cheapest price per day | $52 |
At $52/day, medium car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Taupo in the past week. Out of 9 car hire agencies operating in Taupo, there are, in total, 11 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:
Economy
$61+
Compact
$55+
Intermediate
$52+
SUV
$72+
People mover
$176+
Pick-up truck
$186+
Compact SUV
$57+
Standard SUV
$69+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Taupo, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
$131
February
$135
March
$114
April
$106
May
$120
June
$97
July
$116
August
$104
September
$90
October
$106
November
$162
December
$130
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Avis
Firefly
Budget
Moto Car Rental
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Taupo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 September 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $116/day when booking a car hire in Taupo. The absolute best deal a user found was for $75/day from Thrifty, booked on Sep. 5.
From Avis you can hire a car in Taupo from about $714 per week on average.
Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Taupo check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
Generally, a month-long car rental in Taupo can be found for about $3,060, with the average price for a rental being around $102 a day. Book with Thrifty, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 45% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Taupo.
$0 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Taupo, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Taupo, then opt for a Intermediate hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of October, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as $111/day.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Taupo. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($32+).
Electric
$159+
Hybrid
$40+
Petrol/Diesel
$32+