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Mazda 3
or similar Compact
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€28.34
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Timaru Airport (TIU)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Timaru Airport (TIU)
Terminal Building
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
High deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
€29.15
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Timaru Airport (TIU)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Timaru Airport (TIU)
Terminal Building
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
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
€39.37
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Timaru Airport (TIU)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Timaru Airport (TIU)
Terminal Building
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 04:55 on 23/03/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 cities near Timaru
- Top 20 locations near Timaru
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Timaru and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Top supplier in Timaru in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental length
7 days
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
€1.38 per liter or €5.22 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€1.23 per liter or €4.66 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.47 per liter or €5.56 per gallon
Top 20 cities near Timaru
- Christchurchfrom €20.46 per day147.2 km / 91.47 miles away
- Dunedinfrom €38.44 per day175.1 km / 108.8 miles away
- Hokitika187.9 km / 116.76 miles away
- Queenstownfrom €20.82 per day209.9 km / 130.43 miles away
- Greymouthfrom €51.78 per day216.3 km / 134.4 miles away
- Invercargillfrom €51.61 per day320.1 km / 198.9 miles away
- Nelsonfrom €34.62 per day380.1 km / 236.18 miles away
- Blenheimfrom €47.74 per day389 km / 241.71 miles away
- Pictonfrom €63.51 per day412.6 km / 256.38 miles away
- Wellingtonfrom €27.51 per day449.1 km / 279.06 miles away
- Palmerston Northfrom €28.42 per day575.6 km / 357.66 miles away
- Whanganuifrom €26.08 per day586.8 km / 364.62 miles away
- New Plymouthfrom €40.47 per day638.3 km / 396.62 miles away
- Napierfrom €49.69 per day718.9 km / 446.7 miles away
- Taupofrom €35.11 per day751 km / 466.65 miles away
- Hamiltonfrom €18.22 per day808.7 km / 502.5 miles away
- Rotoruafrom €37.85 per day811.6 km / 504.3 miles away
- Gisbornefrom €36.40 per day850.6 km / 528.54 miles away
- Taurangafrom €51.40 per day855.5 km / 531.58 miles away
- Whakatanefrom €81.32 per day862.2 km / 535.75 miles away
Top 20 locations near Timaru
- Timaru Airport10.3 km / 6.4 miles away
- Christchurch Airportfrom €20.46 per day144.7 km / 89.91 miles away
- Christchurch Harewood146.9 km / 91.28 miles away
- Christchurch (Downtown)from €40.73 per day147.2 km / 91.47 miles away
- Dunedin (Downtown)175.1 km / 108.8 miles away
- Hokitika Airport187.9 km / 116.76 miles away
- Dunedin Airportfrom €38.44 per day188.8 km / 117.31 miles away
- Queenstown Airportfrom €20.82 per day209.6 km / 130.24 miles away
- Queenstown (Downtown)209.9 km / 130.43 miles away
- Queenstown Airport Areafrom €46.76 per day210 km / 130.49 miles away
- Greymouth (Downtown)from €51.78 per day216.3 km / 134.4 miles away
- Invercargill Airportfrom €51.61 per day320.1 km / 198.9 miles away
- Nelson Airportfrom €34.62 per day380.1 km / 236.18 miles away
- Blenheim Airportfrom €47.74 per day385 km / 239.23 miles away
- Picton (Downtown)from €63.51 per day412.6 km / 256.38 miles away
- Picton Ferry Portfrom €81.21 per day412.6 km / 256.38 miles away
- Wellington Airportfrom €27.51 per day448 km / 278.37 miles away
- Wellington (Downtown)from €36.86 per day449.1 km / 279.06 miles away
- Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom €37.00 per day452.4 km / 281.11 miles away
- Palmerston North Airportfrom €28.42 per day578 km / 359.15 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
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Timaru Airport (TIU)
1 rental locations
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 |
| Average price €52 |
Average rental costs per day in Timaru
€58
€29
€0
Jan
€52
in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Timaru is February (when prices average €52.45 per day). This is 0% cheaper than the yearly average and 0% cheaper than renting in February (when prices average €52.45).
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 February, and the least popular is February.
Monthly searches in Timaru by pick-up date relative to the average
1.1
0.6
0
Jan
Same as average in February
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 February, the average renter keeps their car for 7 days, and in February, they keep their car for 7 days.
Average number of rental days in Timaru
8
4
0
Jan
7 days in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 2 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Mazda 3 | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Top supplier in Timaru in 2026
Avis
2 locations
8.4
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.7
€30
per day
Most popular location
Terminal Building
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FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
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