Car Rental in Timaru
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Cheapest car rental rates
Mazda 3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
RON 126.70
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Timaru Downtown
8 King Street
Drop-off information
Timaru Downtown
8 King Street
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
RON 182.42
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Timaru Downtown
8 King Street
Drop-off information
Timaru Downtown
8 King Street
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 05:03 on 24.10.25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
RON 216 per day
Speed limit within town
30 - 50 km/h
or
19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h
or
50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
RON 6.86 per liter or RON 25.97 per gallon
Lowest gas price
RON 6.13 per liter or RON 23.20 per gallon
Highest gas price
RON 7.34 per liter or RON 27.78 per gallon
Top 20 cities near Timaru
- Christchurchfrom RON 43.86 per day144.7 km / 89.91 miles away
- Dunedinfrom RON 127.04 per day188.8 km / 117.31 miles away
- Queenstownfrom RON 31.95 per day209.6 km / 130.24 miles away
- Invercargillfrom RON 172.79 per day320.1 km / 198.9 miles away
- Nelsonfrom RON 120.99 per day380.1 km / 236.18 miles away
- Blenheimfrom RON 130.81 per day385 km / 239.23 miles away
- Pictonfrom RON 163.17 per day412.6 km / 256.38 miles away
- Wellingtonfrom RON 89.70 per day448 km / 278.37 miles away
- Palmerston Northfrom RON 123.79 per day578 km / 359.15 miles away
- Whanganuifrom RON 107.15 per day583.1 km / 362.32 miles away
- New Plymouthfrom RON 135.95 per day646.3 km / 401.59 miles away
- Napierfrom RON 131.42 per day718.9 km / 446.7 miles away
- Taupofrom RON 132.34 per day746.4 km / 463.79 miles away
- Rotoruafrom RON 147.09 per day817.2 km / 507.78 miles away
- Gisbornefrom RON 174.87 per day848.6 km / 527.3 miles away
- Taurangafrom RON 109.70 per day855 km / 531.27 miles away
- Aucklandfrom RON 37.29 per day873.6 km / 542.83 miles away
- Waiheke Islandfrom RON 185.00 per day903.6 km / 561.47 miles away
- Whangareifrom RON 273.42 per day995.1 km / 618.33 miles away
- Kerikerifrom RON 196.90 per day1,040.4 km / 646.47 miles away
Top 20 locations near Timaru
- Christchurch Airportfrom RON 43.86 per day144.7 km / 89.91 miles away
- Christchurch (Downtown)from RON 51.24 per day147.2 km / 91.47 miles away
- Dunedin Airportfrom RON 127.04 per day188.8 km / 117.31 miles away
- Queenstown Airportfrom RON 31.95 per day209.6 km / 130.24 miles away
- Invercargill Airportfrom RON 172.79 per day320.1 km / 198.9 miles away
- Nelson Airportfrom RON 120.99 per day380.1 km / 236.18 miles away
- Wellington Airportfrom RON 89.70 per day448 km / 278.37 miles away
- Wellington (Downtown)from RON 111.88 per day449.1 km / 279.06 miles away
- Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom RON 120.38 per day452.4 km / 281.11 miles away
- Palmerston North Airportfrom RON 123.79 per day578 km / 359.15 miles away
- New Plymouth Airportfrom RON 135.95 per day646.3 km / 401.59 miles away
- Napier Airportfrom RON 131.42 per day718.9 km / 446.7 miles away
- Rotorua Airportfrom RON 147.09 per day817.2 km / 507.78 miles away
- Tauranga Airportfrom RON 109.70 per day855 km / 531.27 miles away
- Auckland Airportfrom RON 37.29 per day873.6 km / 542.83 miles away
- Auckland Onehungafrom RON 63.14 per day882.7 km / 548.48 miles away
- Auckland Hendersonfrom RON 64.62 per day883.4 km / 548.92 miles away
- Auckland East Tamakifrom RON 64.92 per day883.9 km / 549.23 miles away
- Auckland Penrosefrom RON 261.21 per day884 km / 549.29 miles away
- Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom RON 64.92 per day885.9 km / 550.47 miles away
When to book in Timaru and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Timaru?
Car rental prices in Timaru vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest month | Most expensive month | |
| A good deal RON 216 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day in Timaru
RON 336
RON 168
RON 0
RON 305
in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Timaru is January (when prices average RON 305.02 per day). This is < 1% cheaper than the yearly average and < 1% cheaper than renting in January (when prices average RON 305.02).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Timaru?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Timaru is January, and the least popular is January.
Monthly searches in Timaru by pick-up date relative to the average
1.1
0.6
0
Same as average in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Timaru?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in January, the average renter keeps their car for 6 days, and in January, they keep their car for 6 days.
Average number of rental days in Timaru
7
3
0
6 days in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 2 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🤑 Lowest price | RON 177 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Car rental statistics
Total rental companies
1
Average daily price
RON 216
Lowest daily price
RON 177
Total cars available
4
Top supplier in Timaru in 2025
Avis
2 locations
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.6
RON 177 - RON 279
per day
Most popular location
Terminal Building
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