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Cheap Car Rentals in Timaru from $166

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At $166/day, medium car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Timaru in the past week. Out of 4 car hire agencies operating in Timaru, there are, in total, 6 hire locations. View below for 3 offered car types:

Compact

Compact

$166+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$166+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$194+

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Best car rental deals found in Timaru

MG 3$166/day
MG 3
Found 09/03/26
Toyota Prius$166/day
Toyota Prius
Found 09/03/26
Toyota C-HR$194/day
Toyota C-HR
Found 09/03/26

Cheapflights insights for Timaru car rentals

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What is the best car rental company in Timaru?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Timaru is Avis (rated 0.0/10). Firefly (rated 0.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
0.0
Firefly
Firefly
0.0
Hertz
Hertz
0.0
Thrifty
Thrifty
0.0

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

Planning to hire a car in Timaru? January is the cheapest month, costing about $158 per day. In contrast, May is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $413. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$158

February

$183

March

$177

April

$165

May

$413

June

$173

July

$165

August

$166

September

$170

October

$166

November

$168

December

$163

Which car hire company has the most locations in Timaru?

Avis has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Firefly has the second-highest number of locations in Timaru at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Timaru

Avis

2 locations
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Firefly

1 location
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Hertz

3 locations
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Thrifty

1 location
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Sunnycars

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Timaru for a week from Avis?

    Hiring a car in Timaru for a week can be a great option for travel. Avis, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $2,292/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Timaru?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Timaru for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much is a car hire in Timaru for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in Timaru are typically $0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Compact to save money on your trip to $0. Our users have found prices for Compact car hire in October to be on average $0 per day.

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