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Cheap Car Hire in Taupo from $46

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Taupo car hires in 2026

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BUDGET

Price of petrol per litre

$2.61

Average price per day

$79

Cheapest price per day

$46
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Popular car types in Taupo

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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Taupo this past week from 11 hire locations out of 9 hire agencies. Prices for a Taupo small car hire start from $46/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

$46+

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Compact

Compact

$47+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$50+

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SUV

SUV

$103+

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People mover

People mover

$145+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$344+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

$147+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$53+

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Best car hire deals found in Taupo

Mazda Mazda2$46/day
Mazda Mazda2
Found 09/05/26
Skoda Rapid$47/day
Skoda Rapid
Found 09/04/26
Kia Forte$50/day
Kia Forte
Found 09/05/26

Cheapflights insights for Taupo car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Taupo, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Taupo?

To get the best deal on car hire in Taupo, book about 56 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $47, which is about 32% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Taupo?

In Taupo, the most affordable car hire company right now is Avis, offering prices from just $36.03/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Hertz, with rates starting at $37.81/day.

What is the best car rental company in Taupo?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Taupo is EZI (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Hertz (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

EZI
EZI
10.0
Hertz
Hertz
10.0
Dollar
Dollar
8.7
Thrifty
Thrifty
7.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Taupo?

At Taupo, the best time to hire a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just $74. Conversely, November is the priciest month, averaging $132 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Taupo, the best time to hire a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just $74. Conversely, November is the priciest month, averaging $132 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$107

February

$110

March

$93

April

$86

May

$97

June

$79

July

$94

August

$85

September

$74

October

$86

November

$132

December

$105

Which car hire company has the most locations in Taupo?

Both Avis and Firefly have 2 locations in Taupo, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top hire agencies in Taupo

EZI

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Hertz

1 location
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Dollar

1 location
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Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.5

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.3

Thrifty

7.0
Good
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

7.0

Avis

2 locations
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Firefly

1 location
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Budget

2 locations
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Moto Car Rental

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Taupo?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $79/day when booking a car hire in Taupo. The absolute best deal a user found was for $43/day from Avis, booked on Sep. 5.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Taupo for a week from Budget?

    Budget offers hire cars in Taupo for about $574 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Taupo?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Taupo for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Taupo for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car hire in Taupo can be found for $2,459. You can find car hire deals to be on average $82 a day.

  • How much is a car hire in Taupo for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in Taupo are typically $0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Compact to save money on your trip to $0. Our users have found prices for Compact car hire in October to be on average $0 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Taupo

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Taupo. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($42+).

Electric

Electric

$135+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$43+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$42+

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