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?
Book your car hire in Taupo 61 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R658/day on average when booked 61 days ahead, which saves you 969% off the average price.
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.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Taupo?
At Taupo, the best time to hire a car is in June, with an average daily rate of just R866. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging R1 299 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 June, with an average daily rate of just R866. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging R1 299 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
R1 161
February
R1 195
March
R1 299
April
R1 039
May
R884
June
R866
July
R935
August
R1 057
September
R953
October
R1 022
November
R1 091
December
R1 299
What car do most people hire in Taupo?
Economy cars (Suzuki Swift or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Taupo. Passenger van cars (Class Luxury Van or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Taupo?
Both Avis and Budget have 2 locations in Taupo, more than any other car hire company in the area.
Top rental agencies in Taupo
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Taupo known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Taupo. Reviews were last updated on 14 October 2025.
EZI
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Hertz
Thrifty
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Avis
Firefly
Budget
Moto Car Rental
Sunnycars
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Taupo, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 October 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Taupo?
The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Taupo it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.