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Car rental rates in Timaru / Te Tihi o Maru

The port city of Timaru / Te Tihi o Maru is situated on the Pacific coast of New Zealand’s Canterbury region and is a popular launching point for trips to the beautiful Caroline Bay. Timaru is located roughly half way between Christchurch / Ōtautahi to the north and Dunedin / Ōtepoti to the south.


VroomVroomVroom makes searching, comparing, and booking your rental car in Timaru easy. Choose from reliable and affordable car hire options supplied by New Zealand’s leading rental car brands.

  • AvisCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From NZD $167/day

    for 05 Jul - 08 Jul 2025
    View offer
  • AvisCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From NZD $196/day

    for 05 Jul - 08 Jul 2025
    View offer
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on July 04, 2025 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 04 July, 2025

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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think

Our customers have rated their Timaru car rental booking experience 5/5
(6 reviews)
  • 17 Mar 2025

    Easy

    rebecca s.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Napier Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 04 May 2025

    Was very easy

    diana p.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
    Auckland Domestic Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
  • 11 Mar 2025

    There was good information online and easy to use the booking form. I have had a good experience with our previous bookings too.

    david g.
    Booked: Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
    Nelson Airport
    Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
  • 13 Mar 2025

    Awesome

    matthew s.
    Booked: Ford Ranger Wildtrak or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Ford Ranger Wildtrak or similar
  • 04 Apr 2025

    Straight forward...hassle free

    junior m.
    Booked: Mystery Car - Petrol/diesel/ev or similar
    Auckland International Airport
    Mystery Car - Petrol/diesel/ev or similar
  • 18 Apr 2025

    The ability to compare rates was super and I managed to score a booking that was much less costly than what was offered on other web sites.

    colin o.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Palmerston North Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 21 Mar 2025

    Very easy to use website.

    denis c.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Cross or similar
    Auckland International Airport
    Toyota Corolla Cross or similar
  • 05 May 2025

    great deals

    antony f.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d. or similar
    Blenheim Airport
    Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d. or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Timaru

🚗 Vehicle typesCar and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsOne car rental depot in Timaru.
✅ Rental brandsAvis.

Car models commonly available in Timaru

Hyundai vehicles for hire in Timaru

  • Hyundai Kona

    Hyundai Kona

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

Nissan vehicles for hire in Timaru

  • Nissan X-Trail

    Nissan X-Trail

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis

Toyota vehicles for hire in Timaru

  • Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

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“Or similar” refers to how our rental providers classify cars. Please be advised they cannot guarantee that a specific car model will be available. Partners categorise similar models into “vehicle groups” and confirm availability on this basis. Our team are available to contact the depot on your behalf where you are picking up your vehicle to enquire what models are available under the vehicle group you booked. Please contact customer support for further information.

Vehicle models are subject to provider availability

Timaru daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

04 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sat

05 Jul

$167

$167

Sun

06 Jul

$167

$167

Mon

07 Jul

$167

$167

Tue

08 Jul

$167

$167

Wed

09 Jul

$167

$167

Thu

10 Jul

$167

$167

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

04 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sat

05 Jul

$196

$196

Sun

06 Jul

$196

$196

Mon

07 Jul

$196

$196

Tue

08 Jul

$196

$196

Wed

09 Jul

$196

$196

Thu

10 Jul

$196

$196

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Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.

Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.

Prices are in NZD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.

Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 04 July, 2025

Timaru Airport car hire

Are you flying into Timaru?
If you’d prefer to have a hire car when you land, you may opt to pick up at Timaru Airport (TIU) instead. To start comparing rates in the airport, simply input “Timaru Airport” in our search form.

Regional airports near Timaru

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Car rental depots in Timaru

Car hire depots in Timaru are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Avis Timaru City

    8 King Street (South Island), Timaru CT, 7910

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    saturday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car in Timaru

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Timaru?

    Prices start at NZD $167 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $196 per day for a Compact SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Timaru.

  • Can I hire a car in Timaru and return it to Timaru Airport?

    If there is an available car from Avis you can collect from the Timaru City depot and return to the Avis depot at the airport. For this scenario, you must ensure you have entered in the correct details for the pickup and drop off times so the airport staff are available for when you return the vehicle, or they may provide you with after hour drop off information.

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