Timaru travel guide
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You're Going to Love Timaru
With a population of 28,007, Timaru is a must-see destination in Canterbury, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Timaru to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Timaru
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Timaru in January, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Timaru, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Timaru
Plane
When flying to Timaru, you’ll arrive at Timaru (TIU), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Timaru from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 37h 05m.
Car
Another option to get to Timaru is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 216 km from Timaru. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Snap Rentals, among others, in Queenstown.
Airlines serving Timaru
Where to stay in popular areas of Timaru
Most booked hotels in Timaru
Hiring a car in Timaru
Expect to pay $2.74 per litre in Timaru (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $32.88 and $43.83. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Timaru, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.