$143 Cheap Car Rental in Taupo Bay

If your trip to Taupo Bay is all locked in but your itinerary is a little on the empty side, let us give you a few hints and tips.If you think there’s nothing as enjoyable as exploring new places, stop by Whangaroa Harbour. Tauranga Bay is another rewarding attraction to consider.

Soak up the sights and sounds of Kaitaia. It’s located 25 miles from Taupo Bay. Here you’ll discover interesting attractions like Te Ahu Centre. Need another reason to get in the car and check it out? Okahu Estate Winery is likely to tempt you.

There’s nothing nicer than dropping the car window and feeling the warm, salty air on your skin while you’re cruising along the coast. Bring along some snacks and spend a day enjoying the sun at one of the magnificent beaches near Taupo Bay. Top options include:

• Hihi Beach (8 miles away).
• Coopers Beach (9 miles away).
• Cable Bay Beach (11 miles away).

Whether you’re on the road on your own or with the whole family, we’ve got your ideal ride in Taupo Bay. If you’d rather something small, why not pick up the keys to a mini or compact? These nifty cars are fun to drive and cheap to run. Can’t wait to explore the surrounding areas? An SUV could be perfect. If you’d rather go all out this vacation, turn some heads with one of our ritzy premium cars.

You’ll be pleased to hear that there’s a huge variety of luxury rentals in Taupo Bay. What you go with depends on your funds and what you’re planning to do. Specialty vehicles are hard to beat if you’re all about mod cons and comfort. If you feel like splashing out, why not pick up a high-end SUV, or perhaps a stylish medium-sized vehicle? On the other hand, if you just need something to whiz around town in as efficiently as possible, we can help you out with a no-frills compact vehicle (or something else that won’t blow your budget).

Motorists drive on the left-hand side of the road in Taupo Bay. If you plan to rent a set of wheels here, take note that the driver’s seat will be on the right. It could take a bit to get the hang of!

Finding somewhere to leave the car in Taupo Bay is a cinch. You won’t have to keep driving around the block in dense traffic here — and that’s what the locals love about it. There’s lots of on and off-street parking to take your pick of.

In Taupo Bay, speed limits range from 50km/h to 100km/h. Residential areas have a maximum speed limit of 40km/h unless stated otherwise.

In most cases, your rental company will charge the fined amount to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may provide your contact information to the relevant local agency so they can issue a fine to you directly.

Provided you have hands-free or Bluetooth functions enabled, you are able to use your phone while behind the wheel in Taupo Bay. But make sure you keep focused on the road.

In Taupo Bay, it’s an offence to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content) of more than 0.05%. If you’re going to have a couple of drinks with lunch or dinner, it’s a good idea to leave the car at your hotel.

Turning on a red light is prohibited in Taupo Bay. Always be on the lookout for traffic lights and signs so you don’t breach any traffic laws.

Seat belts are compulsory in Far North District. That being said, the rules may differ for certain vehicles, like those used by public transportation networks.