If your trip to Taupiri is all locked in but your travel itinerary is a little on the empty side, let us give you a few hints and tips.There’s a ton of things to see and do in the immediate surrounds. Don’t leave without visiting SkyCity Hamilton and The Base. If you have time, also check out Waikato Stadium.

With some great day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to experience everything that Cambridge, 25 miles away, has to offer. Cambridge Raceway, Cambridge Farmers’ Market and Cambridge Museum alone make the drive out here worthwhile. The locals will also likely point you toward Te Awamutu, 25 miles away. If you can only find time for one thing here, let it be Alphra Lavenders. (But we’d also highly recommend Te Awamutu Museum and St Paul’s Church.)

Located 18 miles from Taupiri, Mystery Creek Events Centre is a fabulous place to go for a business conference. After a huge day of mingling and networking, you’ll be able to get behind the wheel of your rental car and drive out to a nearby restaurant or go for a relaxing cruise around the area.

Whether you’re on the road on your own or with the whole gang, we’re here to help find your ideal ride in Taupiri. If you’d rather something smaller, why not pick up the keys to a mini or compact? These nifty cars are a breeze to park and affordable to run. Can’t wait to check out the surrounding areas? An SUV could be perfect. If you’d prefer to go all out on this vacation, make an impression with one of our ritzy premium cars.

You’ll be glad to hear that there’s an impressive variety of both luxury and economy rental vehicles on offer in Taupiri. What you opt for depends on how much you’re willing to spend and what you’re hoping to do. Prestige vehicles offer the best in comfort and class. If you’re splurging, why not pick a fully kitted-out SUV, or perhaps an upmarket medium-sized vehicle? On the other hand, if you’re just after something to whiz around town in as cheaply as possible, stick with a budget compact vehicle (or something else that won’t burn a hole in your pocket).

Drivers stay on the left side of the road in Taupiri. If you’re planning to get a rental car here, be aware that the steering wheel will be on the right. It may take a little bit to get used to!

Parking in Taupiri is simple. You won’t have to circle the block in dense traffic here — and that’s why the locals love it. There’s plenty of on and off-street parking to choose from.

Yes, there are. In Taupiri, speed limits range from 50km/h to 100km/h. Most built-up areas have a default speed limit of 40km/h unless indicated otherwise.

Normally, your car rental company will bill the fined amount to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may forward your contact details to local authorities so they can send a fine straight to you.

It’s prohibited to use your cell phone while driving around Taupiri, and you may also be issued a fine for just holding a phone when you’re in control of a vehicle. That said, the use of hands-free or Bluetooth functions is permitted, as long as your attention remains on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit while driving in Taupiri is 0.05%. If a big night is on the cards, leave your rental wheels behind and organize another way of getting home instead.

No, it’s not. In Taupiri, red equals stop, with no exceptions. When nearing a set of traffic lights, always maintain a safe speed so you can easily stop when you need to.

Seat belts are compulsory in Waikato District. Having said that, these rules may differ for certain vehicles, like those operated by public transportation systems.