Title: Car Rental Timaru Central - Expedia.com [Timaru Central Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Timaru-Timaru-Central.dx553248635976394636)[Hotels in Timaru Central](https://expedia.com/Timaru-Central-Timaru-Hotels.0-n553248635976394636-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Timaru](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Timaru.d3445.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Timaru](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Timaru.d3445.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Timaru Central Vacations](https://expedia.com/Timaru-Central.d553248635976394636.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976394636/e54a0f25-d804-40b7-a311-a3d741c8c0fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Car Rental Timaru Central ## Search and Compare from Car Companies in Timaru Central ## Featured car rental suppliers Compare from agencies ![car suppliers logo](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/02/16/car-suppliers-logo-desktop.jpg) - ![protection illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__protection.svg) ### Change your mind Penalty-free cancellation on many/select car rentals - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save 10% or more on over 1 million car rentals [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) - ![package illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__package.svg) ### Shop smart Compare car suppliers and package your flight, hotel, and car to save ## Top Car Deals in Timaru Central \* Price found within the past 6 days. Click for updated prices. ### Economy Chevrolet Spark or similar - 4 people Timaru, Canterbury, NZL ![Chevrolet Spark](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_EC.png) [](https://expedia.com/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Timaru%20Central,%20Timaru,%20Canterbury,%20New%20Zealand&dpln=553248635976394636&date1=3/5/2026&date2=3/7/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22economy%22]) ### Compact Ford Focus or similar - 4 people Timaru, Canterbury, NZL ![Ford Focus](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_CC.png) [](https://expedia.com/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Timaru%20Central,%20Timaru,%20Canterbury,%20New%20Zealand&dpln=553248635976394636&date1=3/5/2026&date2=3/7/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22compact%22]) ### Midsize Toyota Corolla or similar - 5 people Timaru, Canterbury, NZL ![Toyota Corolla](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_IC.png) [](https://expedia.com/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Timaru%20Central,%20Timaru,%20Canterbury,%20New%20Zealand&dpln=553248635976394636&date1=3/5/2026&date2=3/7/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22midsize%22]) ### SUV Jeep Compass or similar - 5 people Timaru, Canterbury, NZL ![Jeep Compass](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_SF.png) [](https://expedia.com/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Timaru%20Central,%20Timaru,%20Canterbury,%20New%20Zealand&dpln=553248635976394636&date1=3/5/2026&date2=3/7/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22suv%22]) ### Don't see what you're looking for? 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Around 90 miles from Timaru Central, it has many inspiring attractions like Lyttelton Harbour. > - Why not check out everything on offer in Dunedin too? Notable tourist attractions here include Larnach Castle. Dunedin is around 110 miles from Timaru Central. > - Venture into the outdoors and take in the serenity at Milford Sound. It's 170 miles from Timaru Central. ### How do I find the best car rental deals in Timaru Central with Expedia? ### How old do you have to be to rent a car in Timaru Central? ### What do you need to rent a car in Timaru Central? ### What side of the road do you drive on in Timaru Central? ### What is the cheapest car rental in Timaru Central? ### Can I rent a car for a month or longer in Timaru Central? ### Where can I find a Timaru Central car rental if I am younger than 25? ### What insurance should I choose for my car rental in Timaru Central? ### Can I drive in Timaru Central with my current driver's license? > - Age restrictions: You must be at least 25 in most places to rent a car. If you're younger, it may still be possible to rent a car but you'll have to pay a Young Driver's Surcharge. Additional restrictions may also apply to what kinds of cars you can rent. > - Driving limitations: Be sure to read the fine print before you drive off the lot. With rental cars, you usually can't cross country borders, drive on ferries or go off-roading with your rental car. ## Car Rental Information | Popular car types | [SUV](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/car-rental/suv?rfrr=car.table.SUV), [Full Size](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/car-rental/fullsize?rfrr=car.table.FullSize), [Economy](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/car-rental/economy?rfrr=car.table.Economy) | | ------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Car suppliers available | | | Our best deal of the day | | | Our second best deal of the day | | | Our third best deal of the day | | | From the airport to your hotel | [Airport Transportation](https://www.expedia.com/ground-transfers?rfrr=car.table.AirportTransportation) | | From popular domestic and international airports | [Airport Car Rentals](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/car-rental/airport) | ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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