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 26 October 2026.
Most popular company | AVIS |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $3.60 |
Average price per day | $238 |
Cheapest price per day | $60 |
At $60/day, small 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 4 offered car types:
Economy
$143+
Compact
$60+
Intermediate
$65+
SUV
$60+
Full-size SUV
$87+
Passenger van
$306+
Standard SUV
$60+
Compact SUV
$105+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Taupo, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
$139
February
$139
March
$116
April
$109
May
$123
June
$100
July
$119
August
$107
September
$100
October
$96
November
$137
December
$158
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Moto Car Rental
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Taupo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 October 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $238/day when booking a car hire in Taupo. The absolute best deal a user found was for $99/day from Dollar, booked on Oct. 17.
From Budget you can hire a car in Taupo from about $976 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 $4,184, with the average price for a rental being around $139 a day. Book with Dollar, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 49% 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 Compact hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of November, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as $0/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 ($34+).
Electric
$176+
Hybrid
$52+
Petrol/Diesel
$34+