Car Rental Taupo

Rent a Car from Taupō City or the Airport


Welcome to RaD Car Hire Taupo, in the heart of Aotearoa on New Zealand’s North Island.

Our Taupo rental cars are waiting for you to explore the remarkable natural wonders and attractions that Taupo has to offer.

Make Taupō the hub of your holiday - you can enjoy some great adventures! Taupō is home to breathtaking landscapes, from snowy ski fields and ancient forests to crystalline rivers and refreshing hot springs.

Short-term car hire or long-term car rental, your Taupo car rental hosts, Leanne and Shane, are here to help with excellent service and tips for your visit to this fantastic area.

Pick Up or Drop Off Your Car at Taupo Airport


Hiring with RaD Car Hire Taupo will save you time and money.

Our desk is opposite the arrivals door in the Taupo Airport terminal.

With E signing agreement beforehand, you can pick up the keys while waiting for your bags so you have more time to enjoy the Taupo region.

At RaD, we pride ourselves on offering top-level service at an affordable price.

Taupo price example "from $53 per day" is based on a 3-week booking period during non-peak days in 2024.

Our Pick Up and Drop Off Service


Hire a car in Taupō and we’ll provide a pick-up service from the bus station or motels. We also have a desk out at the airport so you can simply collect your car as soon as you land. Contact reservations for further assistance and to discuss our pick up service policies.

Our Range of Hire Cars


When customers hire rental cars in Taupo from RaD, they have access to a great selection of quality, late-model car rentals.

Choose from economy hatchbacks and sedans, 4WDs, and luxury SUVs. Browse our range of minivans and people movers for sports clubs, schools, and group outings. We also have vehicles with towbars, and if you need bike racks, we can help and add ski racks for the winter season.

All late model rental cars come with an Aux cable, USB charger and unlimited KMs.

Where to Find Us


Our off-airport location is 7 Nukuhau Street, Taupō. We are 500m from the bus depot and approximately 8.5km from the Taupo Airport.

We are on the Move!


We will be moving to our new location in the coming weeks. Our new address is 1001 Anzac Memorial Drive, Wharewaka. Yes - we'll be situated right at the Taupō airport! Get off the plane and into your car! Easy!

Taupo Depot Frequently Asked Questions


Things to do in Taupō


Taupō is an amazing region on the North Island of New Zealand with an abundance of spectacular sights. The number one must-see is the sparkling Lake Taupo- the second largest lake by surface area in Oceania.

Pump up the adrenaline and go jet boating through exhilarating rapids and the Huka Falls, or Bungy jump 47 metres above the Waikato River.

Enjoy some of the many local artists or walk around the town to enjoy the Art Graffiato which that are done on the walls Labour weekend

Head to the Whakapapa ski area - one of the largest ski areas in NZ. Go hiking at the Tongariro Crossing in Tongariro National Park, see the glowworms at the Waitomo Caves, or visit Middle Earth on a Hobbiton Tour.

Or, jump in your rental to relax and unwind in some of the best healing geothermal pools New Zealand has to offer.

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