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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
€1.36 per litre or €5.15 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
€1.22 per litre or €4.62 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€1.46 per litre or €5.53 per gallon
Score
9.0 / 10
Top 7 cities near Timaru
- Christchurchstarting at €7.69 per day147.2 km / 91.47 miles
- Dunedinstarting at €24.91 per day175.1 km / 108.8 miles
- Queenstownstarting at €8.80 per day209.9 km / 130.43 miles
- Wellingtonstarting at €14.87 per day449.1 km / 279.06 miles
- Palmerston Northstarting at €57.79 per day575.6 km / 357.66 miles
- Taupostarting at €34.74 per day751 km / 466.65 miles
- Cambridge804.4 km / 499.83 miles
Top 3 locations near Timaru
- Christchurch Airportstarting at €7.69 per day144.7 km / 89.91 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at €24.91 per day188.8 km / 117.31 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at €8.80 per day209.6 km / 130.24 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Timaru Airport (TIU)
1 rental locations
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 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Mazda 3 | 4 | Medium car |
Here's what travellers say about hiring a car in Timaru
9.0
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
February
Happiest customers drive
Mazda 3
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8 Mar 2026
Chris T.
Mazda 3
We explored the far corners of the Tasman Islands Widelife Reserve and Mount Cook with complete confidence. The Hybrid was a joy to drive.
Top supplier in Timaru in 2026
Avis
2 locations
8.4
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.8
€23–€198
per day
Most popular location
Terminal Building
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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