Book your car rental in Timaru in advance so that you get a choice of vehicles from top suppliers like Avis and Hertz. We offer several pick-up locations in Timaru, giving you easy acesss to the South Island.
Timaru has much to offer visitors, with easy access to mountains, rivers, and the sea. It is a great place to take a break on a South Island road trip, as it is roughly half way between Christchurch and Dunedin.
Timaru is a busy port town with all the amenities you may need. That's why a hire car is the best way to get around and make the most of Timaru. Need a reason to rent a car with VroomVroomVroom? Here's just a few:
As with the rest of the South Island, the roads around Timaru make for a great road trip. If you are travelling in winter, take extra care on the roads. New Zealand's weather can be unpredictable, so it is a good idea to check the conditions before departing on any road trips.
Planning to drive to Christchurch? There are plenty of scenic drives in and around the city. Find out about some of the best day trips from the city.
Timaru is one of the largest ports in New Zealand, and is a handy resting point on a South Island driving tour, being half way between Christchurch and Dunedin. Drive your rental car around the city that has the stunning Southern Alps as a back drop . Book a rental car in this area to explore Caroline Bay, one of the South Island's most popular beaches. Over the Christmas and New Year period, there is a summer carnival in the bay with games, fun-fair rides and concerts. The scale and distances between attractions in Timaru makes a rental car the ideal way to get around.
Timaru is just an hour's driving time to the white stone town on Oamaru, over the border into Otago, another must do on any coastal drive of the East Coast of the South Island. Check out the little penguin colony, or the innovation of Steampunk HQ, on your way through.
Things To Do
The Aigantighe Gallery
