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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
$32.83
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
$33.77
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
$45.61
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 08:35 on 01/04/26. 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 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
$1.57 per liter or $5.94 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.40 per liter or $5.30 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.68 per liter or $6.36 per gallon
Rating
9.0 / 10
Top 20 cities near Timaru
- Christchurchfrom $17.71 per day147.2 km / 91.47 miles away
- Dunedinfrom $32.96 per day175.1 km / 108.8 miles away
- Hokitika187.9 km / 116.76 miles away
- Queenstownfrom $27.66 per day209.9 km / 130.43 miles away
- Greymouthfrom $41.71 per day216.3 km / 134.4 miles away
- Invercargillfrom $49.75 per day320.1 km / 198.9 miles away
- Nelsonfrom $39.51 per day380.1 km / 236.18 miles away
- Blenheimfrom $41.04 per day389 km / 241.71 miles away
- Pictonfrom $35.80 per day412.6 km / 256.38 miles away
- Wellingtonfrom $33.73 per day449.1 km / 279.06 miles away
- Palmerston Northfrom $39.41 per day575.6 km / 357.66 miles away
- Whanganuifrom $62.22 per day586.8 km / 364.62 miles away
- New Plymouthfrom $31.34 per day638.3 km / 396.62 miles away
- Napierfrom $53.82 per day718.9 km / 446.7 miles away
- Taupofrom $40.14 per day751 km / 466.65 miles away
- Hamiltonfrom $20.55 per day808.7 km / 502.5 miles away
- Rotoruafrom $51.30 per day811.6 km / 504.3 miles away
- Gisbornefrom $41.62 per day850.6 km / 528.54 miles away
- Taurangafrom $38.69 per day855.5 km / 531.58 miles away
- Whakatanefrom $45.67 per day862.2 km / 535.75 miles away
Top 20 locations near Timaru
- Timaru Airport10.3 km / 6.4 miles away
- Christchurch Airportfrom $17.71 per day144.7 km / 89.91 miles away
- Christchurch Harewood146.9 km / 91.28 miles away
- Christchurch (Downtown)from $103.21 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 $32.96 per day188.8 km / 117.31 miles away
- Queenstown Airportfrom $27.66 per day209.6 km / 130.24 miles away
- Queenstown (Downtown)209.9 km / 130.43 miles away
- Queenstown Airport Areafrom $106.15 per day210 km / 130.49 miles away
- Greymouth (Downtown)from $41.71 per day216.3 km / 134.4 miles away
- Invercargill Airportfrom $49.75 per day320.1 km / 198.9 miles away
- Nelson Airportfrom $39.51 per day380.1 km / 236.18 miles away
- Blenheim Airportfrom $41.04 per day385 km / 239.23 miles away
- Picton (Downtown)from $35.80 per day412.6 km / 256.38 miles away
- Picton Ferry Portfrom $164.95 per day412.6 km / 256.38 miles away
- Wellington Airportfrom $37.45 per day448 km / 278.37 miles away
- Wellington (Downtown)from $33.73 per day449.1 km / 279.06 miles away
- Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom $45.25 per day452.4 km / 281.11 miles away
- Palmerston North Airportfrom $39.41 per day578 km / 359.15 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
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Timaru Airport (TIU)
1 rental locations
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
8.3
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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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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