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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
PLN 120.93
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
PLN 124.40
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
PLN 168.03
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 20:29 on 19/03/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
30–50 km/h
or
19–31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80–100 km/h
or
50–62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
PLN 5.91 per litre or PLN 22.37 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
PLN 5.28 per litre or PLN 19.99 per gallon
Highest petrol price
PLN 6.32 per litre or PLN 23.92 per gallon
Top 7 cities near Timaru
- Christchurchstarting at PLN 91.72 per day147.2 km / 91.47 miles
- Dunedinstarting at PLN 195.12 per day175.1 km / 108.8 miles
- Queenstownstarting at PLN 113.67 per day209.9 km / 130.43 miles
- Wellingtonstarting at PLN 119.78 per day449.1 km / 279.06 miles
- Palmerston Northstarting at PLN 142.80 per day575.6 km / 357.66 miles
- Taupostarting at PLN 151.01 per day751 km / 466.65 miles
- Cambridge804.4 km / 499.83 miles
Top 3 locations near Timaru
- Christchurch Airportstarting at PLN 91.72 per day144.7 km / 89.91 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at PLN 195.12 per day188.8 km / 117.31 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at PLN 113.67 per day209.6 km / 130.24 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Timaru Airport (TIU)
1 rental locations
When to book in Timaru and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Timaru the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Timaru fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest month | Most expensive month |
| Average price PLN 224 |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Timaru
PLN 247
PLN 123
PLN 0
Jan
PLN 224
in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Timaru is February (when the average price is PLN 224.38 per day). This is 0% less than the yearly average and 0% less than hiring in February (when the average price is PLN 224.38).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Timaru?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Timaru is February, and the least popular is February.
Popularity of Car Hire in Timaru by Monthly Searches
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 period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Timaru?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in February, the average hirer keeps their car for 7 days, and in February, they keep their car for 7 days.
Average number of hire days in Timaru
8
4
0
Jan
7 days in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 2 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | 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
PLN 30
per day
Most popular location
Terminal Building
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