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  • Avis

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.

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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think

Our customers have rated their Timaru car rental booking experience 5/5
(6 reviews)
  • 27 Aug 2024

    Easy, also easy to cancel and re book when I made a mistake in booking.

    andrew c.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
    Dunedin Airport
    Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
  • 26 Oct 2024

    Great

    paul d.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Wellington City
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 05 Oct 2024

    Very easy to book online

    john c.
    Booked: Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
  • 22 Nov 2024

    Exceptional service! My booking experience was made so easy. Thank you!

    linda h.
    Booked: Ford Escape Hybrid A.W.D.
    Christchurch Airport
    Ford Escape Hybrid A.W.D.
  • 13 Oct 2024

    Good

    jonina s.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 25 Nov 2024

    Easy to book and great prices.

    melanie v.
    Booked: Nissan X-Trail or similar
    Napier Airport
    Nissan X-Trail or similar
  • 25 Nov 2024

    Easy

    jessica h.
    Booked: Ford Focus Hybrid or similar
    Auckland City
    Ford Focus Hybrid or similar
  • 14 Oct 2024

    It was easy to follow and good options available

    ann e.
    Booked: Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid or similar
    Auckland International Airport
    Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid 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 Ioniq Hybrid

    Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

    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 Camry

    Toyota Camry

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis

    Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    5

    2 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

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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 12 December, 2024

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 St, Timaru SI, 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

  • Why are there no hire cars in Timaru at certain times of the year?

    Our data shows that Timaru, along with other isolated cities in Australia, book out of rental cars during peak seasons (i.e., school holidays and major city events) because of the limited amount of rental cars available by providers in the area. We recommend always booking well in advance for this location.

  • 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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