Timaru car hire

Driver's age: 25-65

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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Timaru car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Timaru with confidence.

What is the most popular car to hire in Timaru?

Hires in the Medium category (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are the most popular option in Timaru, costing £104/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as £48/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Timaru?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Timaru is January at an average cost of £69/day. May is the most expensive month to hire a car in Timaru when prices are £180/day on average, which tends to be 116% above the yearly average hire price for Timaru.

Which car hire company in Timaru has the most locations?

Avis operates 2 locations in Timaru, more than any other car hire company.

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Good to know

Most popular car type

Medium

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Timaru

  • Medium hire cars in Timaru are around 38% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about car hire in Timaru

  • How can I find car hires near me in Timaru?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Medium car hire cost in Timaru?

    A Medium car hire in Timaru costs £117 per day, on average.

  • Should I get insurance when hiring a car in Timaru?

    Most car hire providers in Timaru offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Timaru, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

Timaru car hire reviews and directory

 

Hertz

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3 locations in Timaru

Locations in Timaru

1 Grants Rd

+64 3358 6714

Monday09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday09:00 - 16:00
Thursday09:00 - 16:00
Friday09:00 - 16:00

23 Commerce Cres

+64 3 343 3199

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday07:30 - 17:00
Sunday07:30 - 17:00

Timaru Apt

+64 3358 6714

Monday12:00 - 13:00
Wednesday12:00 - 13:00
Friday12:00 - 13:00

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Reviews

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2026

Pick-up truck

KAYAK
They cancelled reservation day ahead saying they don’t have cars. You should stop listing when car is not available. Called Hertz and they didn’t help

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2026

Pick-up truck

KAYAK
Terrible experience. I booked a car and travelled to New Zealand thinking I have reserved a pick up truck. The old man with the silly accent at the car agency said no he does not have any car for me and he only has a pay load truck that is not suitable for driving around. I literally would have taken that truck but he refused to give it. I had to pay $2500 for 10 days car rental from this shady Chinese run car rental called Yes Rental in Christchurch. Way to go Kayak and Hertz for ruining a vacation like that. I had million other options and I chose Hertz as I thought I was booking through a dependable website and company. I hope one day you who is reading this end up in a similar situation and be stranded or pay $2500 for 10 days rental.

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Avis

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2 locations in Timaru

Locations in Timaru

8 King St

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 17:00

Terminal Building

Monday10:30 - 11:3018:30 - 19:30
Tuesday10:30 - 11:3018:30 - 19:30
Wednesday10:30 - 11:3018:30 - 19:30
Thursday18:30 - 19:3010:30 - 11:30
Friday10:30 - 11:3018:30 - 19:30
Saturday10:30 - 11:30
Sunday10:30 - 11:3018:30 - 19:30

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Firefly

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One location in Timaru

Locations in Timaru

Richard Pearse Airport

Opening times not available

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Sunnycars

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One location in Timaru

Locations in Timaru

Falvey Road, R D 4

Opening times not available

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Thrifty

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One location in Timaru

Locations in Timaru

23 Commerce Cres

+64 800 737 070

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday07:30 - 17:00
Sunday07:30 - 17:00

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Car hire locations in or near Timaru

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Car hire insurance in Timaru

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Timaru car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Timaru.

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Deductible

Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Timaru car hire.

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Timaru car hire information

Pick-up locationTimaru
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Hire locations6
Airport locations4