Cheapflights insights for Timaru car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Timaru, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Timaru?
For the best savings on car hire in Timaru, make your reservation 78 days before pickup. The average price then is just R592/day – about 500% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in Timaru?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Timaru is Hertz (rated 0.0/10). Avis (rated 0.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Timaru?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Timaru is February, when you can expect to pay R1 058/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Timaru is July (R2 402/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
R1 685
February
R1 058
March
R1 434
April
R1 757
May
R1 954
June
R1 918
July
R2 402
August
R1 775
September
R2 187
October
R2 062
November
R1 578
December
R1 398
What car do most people hire in Timaru?
Compact cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Timaru. SUV cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Timaru?
Hertz has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Timaru at 2.
Top rental agencies in Timaru
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Timaru known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 5 car hire companies in Timaru. Reviews were last updated on 15 June 2025.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in Timaru, including Hertz, Avis and Firefly. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.
Hertz
Avis
Firefly
Sunnycars
Thrifty
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Timaru, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 June 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Timaru?
Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Timaru however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.