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Getting around the Timaru District

Highway Taxis

Highway Taxis provide affordable, on-time, and reliable taxi services within Timaru district and to surrounding cities across the South Island.

PHONE: 022 101 2344
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Freedom Drivers Timaru

Freedom Companion Driving is a pre-booked personal driving service. They offer safe and reliable driving services within Timaru district and to surrounding cities. Private tours are also available.

PHONE: 027 686 2044
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AVIS Rentals

AVIS Rentals provide quality, new model cars, SUV’s, 4WD’s and vans. Call to book or book via the website.
Phone: 03 688-6240
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My Way by Metro

MyWay is an on-demand service that comes when you need it. It pairs you with other travellers heading the same way for efficient shared travel. Just select one of the many pick up points located around town. Download the MyWay app from the Google Play and Apple stores.
Phone: 03 688 5544
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Driving Miss Daisy

Driving Miss Daisy are a companion driving service that are able to tailor a service to meet your need. They are able to provide wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Phone: 03 683 1073
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Discover Taxis

Discover Taxis will transport up to 4 passengers to/from Timaru Airport or destinations of their choice in South Canterbury wider region.

Phone: 027 291 0356
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Smith’s Auto Rentals

A locally owned and operated rental vehicle company, Smith’s Auto Rentals offer a wide range of late model vehicles including cars, vans and trucks.
Phone: 03 688 5545

Aoraki Rentals

Located in Washdyke, Aoraki Rentals are a locally owned and operated vehicle hire business providing cars, vans, trucks, utes and luggage trailers.
Phone: 0800 173 6825
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Timaru Taxis

Timaru Taxis provide a door-to-door service across the district. Whether you need collected from the airport, or taken to dinner, Timaru Taxis provide an affordable option to get you where you need to go.
Phone: 03 688 8899

Metro Public Buses

Metro supply to a local bus service around the district.
Phone: 03 688 5544
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Point E-Bikes

E-Bike Hire – Half day, Full day or Multi-day E-bike hire available from Pleasant Point or delivery to your accommodation can be provided with prior arrangement. All e-bikes include a helmet, bottle cage, and pannier bags, with child carriers available on request. Phone to book.

Phone: 022 333 2606
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The Cyclery

The Cyclery have a selection of quality mountain bikes for hire that are perfect for cruising around Timaru City. See their website for hire rates.
Phone: 03 688 8892
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