Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Timaru has to offer.

When to visit Timaru

Timaru in April
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Timaru in April
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 13h 35m.

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 EZU Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Queenstown.

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 13h 35m.

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 EZU Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Queenstown.

Airports near Timaru

TIUTimaru
CHCChristchurch

Airlines serving Timaru

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United Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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Singapore Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
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Ethiopian Air
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ANA
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China Eastern
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China Southern
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LATAM Airlines
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Thai Airways
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Air China
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Where to stay in popular areas of Timaru

Most booked hotels in Timaru

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Blue Dolphin Motel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$119+
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The Grosvenor Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$151+
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Hiring a car in Timaru

Expect to pay $2.60 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 $31.11 and $41.47.

Expect to pay $2.60 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 $31.11 and $41.47.

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