Car Rental in Timaru

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Timaru, New Zealand
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Travel information

Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
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
$1.62 per liter or $6.14 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.45 per liter or $5.49 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.73 per liter or $6.56 per gallon

Top 20 cities near Timaru

  1. Christchurch from $8.49 per day
    144.7 km / 89.9 miles away
  2. Dunedin from $29.13 per day
    188.8 km / 117.3 miles away
  3. Queenstown from $9.10 per day
    209.6 km / 130.2 miles away
  4. Westport
    294.8 km / 183.2 miles away
  5. Invercargill from $34.84 per day
    320.1 km / 198.9 miles away
  6. Nelson from $25.59 per day
    380.1 km / 236.2 miles away
  7. Blenheim from $24.27 per day
    385 km / 239.2 miles away
  8. Picton from $28.59 per day
    412.6 km / 256.4 miles away
  9. Wellington from $12.44 per day
    448 km / 278.4 miles away
  10. Palmerston North from $30.45 per day
    578 km / 359.2 miles away
  11. Whanganui from $31.10 per day
    583.1 km / 362.3 miles away
  12. New Plymouth from $31.70 per day
    646.3 km / 401.6 miles away
  13. Napier from $34.71 per day
    718.9 km / 446.7 miles away
  14. Taupo from $41.03 per day
    746.4 km / 463.8 miles away
  15. Rotorua from $40.80 per day
    817.2 km / 507.8 miles away
  16. Gisborne from $45.00 per day
    848.6 km / 527.3 miles away
  17. Tauranga from $37.29 per day
    855 km / 531.3 miles away
  18. Auckland from $8.03 per day
    873.6 km / 542.8 miles away
  19. Waiheke Island from $32.33 per day
    903.6 km / 561.5 miles away
  20. Kerikeri from $46.45 per day
    1,040.4 km / 646.5 miles away

Top 20 locations near Timaru

  1. Christchurch Airport from $8.49 per day
    144.7 km / 89.9 miles away
  2. Downtown from $11.25 per day
    147.2 km / 91.5 miles away
  3. Dunedin Airport from $29.13 per day
    188.8 km / 117.3 miles away
  4. Queenstown Airport from $9.10 per day
    209.6 km / 130.2 miles away
  5. Invercargill Airport from $34.84 per day
    320.1 km / 198.9 miles away
  6. Nelson Airport from $25.59 per day
    380.1 km / 236.2 miles away
  7. Wellington Airport from $15.20 per day
    448 km / 278.4 miles away
  8. Downtown from $12.44 per day
    449.1 km / 279.1 miles away
  9. Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal from $27.31 per day
    452.4 km / 281.1 miles away
  10. Palmerston North Airport from $30.45 per day
    578 km / 359.2 miles away
  11. New Plymouth Airport from $31.70 per day
    646.3 km / 401.6 miles away
  12. Napier Airport from $34.71 per day
    718.9 km / 446.7 miles away
  13. Rotorua Airport from $40.80 per day
    817.2 km / 507.8 miles away
  14. Tauranga Airport from $37.29 per day
    855 km / 531.3 miles away
  15. Auckland Airport from $8.03 per day
    873.6 km / 542.8 miles away
  16. Auckland Onehunga from $11.09 per day
    882.7 km / 548.5 miles away
  17. Auckland Henderson from $11.89 per day
    883.4 km / 548.9 miles away
  18. Auckland East Tamaki from $11.25 per day
    883.9 km / 549.2 miles away
  19. Auckland Penrose from $33.81 per day
    884 km / 549.3 miles away
  20. Auckland Mount Wellington from $11.95 per day
    885.9 km / 550.5 miles away

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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.
Average rental costs per day in Timaru
$67.08
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The cheapest month to rent a car in Timaru is January (when prices average $67.08 per day). This is < 1% cheaper than the yearly average and < 1% cheaper than renting in January (when prices average $67.08).

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 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
6
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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
100%
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Car rental information

Car rental locations 2
Airport locations 1

Top supplier in Timaru in 2025

Avis
Avis
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
2 locations

Highly recommended by our customers

May 14, 2025
Easy boking
Easy boking.
Darius Kustinskij
May 14, 2025
Earl and the team were exceptional
Earl and the team were exceptional. They were warm, helpful, and went above and beyond to ensure a pleasant experience. The car was clean, in great condition, and the drop-off process was quick.
Mehdy Mahjoub
May 14, 2025
Easy to book
Easy to book
Mauro Verhoeven
May 14, 2025
quick efficient
quick efficient
Karia
May 14, 2025
We always use Discovercars
We always use Discovercars. The website is easy to use, helpful search filters. They always have the best priced cars. The car hire company’s rating is very clearly displayed, as are their terms. If you need to cancel, within the timeframe, the refund immediately.
Amanda Hedges
May 14, 2025
VERY USER FRIENDLY
VERY USER FRIENDLY
AGEE
May 14, 2025
Fantastic car rent.
For the first time in my long history, the car was picked up and returned so quickly. Respect to the staff.
Raimis
May 14, 2025
Trip to Baltimore Fiddle Fair in West Cork, Ireland
It is so easy to use DiscoverCars, best price and no problem to change your booking.
Richard Dehn
May 14, 2025
Easy site and good service!
The site is very easy and clear. During the rental, we had no issues with the car, everything was perfect. After we got home again, there was a small issue with payment from the local rental office, sonI thought. I reached out to RentalCars customer service and got good help from Vergil, he was very patient and understanding. I have full confidence they will help solve any issues in the future.
Michaël Van den Bossche
May 14, 2025
GREAT PRICE
GREAT PRICE
Yolanda
May 14, 2025
Easy and value for money
Easy and value for money
wickmann
May 14, 2025
Perfect
For now, all good, the website is very easy to use and with all the information regarding the rental details
Cécile Collin
May 14, 2025
Great place to rent a car.
Professional team at all aspects.
AF
May 14, 2025
Simple to use
Simple to use, & good value car
Guermantes
May 14, 2025
tres bien
transaction facile
Daniele Rey
May 14, 2025
Very easy site to navigate
Very easy site to navigate, and very competitive pricing.
Nelson Guda

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