Car Hire in Timaru
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Timaru Town Centre
Compact
Toyota Corolla or comparable
RUB 3,372.31 per day
Timaru Town Centre
Intermediate SUV
Nissan X-Trail or comparable
RUB 4,855.54 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:34 on 07/07/2025. 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
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
RUB 4,114 per day
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
RUB 128.96 per litre or RUB 488.17 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
RUB 115.26 per litre or RUB 436.31 per gallon
Highest petrol price
RUB 140.77 per litre or RUB 532.88 per gallon
Top 7 cities near Timaru
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144.7 km / 89.9 miles
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188.8 km / 117.3 miles
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209.6 km / 130.2 miles
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448 km / 278.4 miles
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578 km / 359.2 miles
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746.4 km / 463.8 miles
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804.4 km / 499.8 miles
Top 3 locations near Timaru
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144.7 km / 89.9 miles
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188.8 km / 117.3 miles
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209.6 km / 130.2 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
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.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Timaru
The best month to hire a car in Timaru is January (when the average price is RUB 5,529.82 per day). This is < 1% less than the yearly average and < 1% less than hiring in January (when the average price is RUB 5,529.82).
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.
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's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Timaru?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in January, the average hirer keeps their car for 6 days, and in January, they keep their car for 6 days.
Average number of hire days in Timaru
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 January, and the least popular is January.
Popularity of Car Hire in Timaru by Monthly Searches
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 2 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Lowest price | RUB 3,372 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Car Hire Statistics
Total rental companies
1
Average daily price
RUB 4,113.93
Lowest daily price
RUB 3,372.31
Total cars available
4
Top supplier in Timaru in 2025
Avis
2 locations
RUB 3,372 - RUB 5,292
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