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Pick-up location | Nelson |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, SUV, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Hire locations | 19 |
Airport locations | 19 |
Popular agencies | Apex, Dollar, Alamo, EZI, Europcar |
Economy | $51/day |
Compact | $36/day |
Intermediate | $37/day |
SUV | $48/day |
Full-size SUV | $103/day |
Compact SUV | $41/day |
Intermediate SUV | $49/day |
Supplier choice | $52/day |
Standard SUV | $56/day |
With wide roads and manageable traffic, intermediate models offer a comfortable ride without sacrificing practicality. Full-size cars navigate Nelson’s winding coastal roads well, providing steady traction and control around bends. 4WDs are competitively priced considering the additional storage space and power they deliver.
Unless indicated otherwise, the default limit in Nelson is 50 km/h. Highways, including Queen Elizabeth II Dr, are set at 100 km/h, while school zones are reduced to 40 km/h.
The first hour of metered car parks in Nelson’s CBD is free, with restrictions in place from 08:00–17:00 on Monday to Friday and 09:00–13:00 on Saturdays. Buxton Square Car Park has 3h spaces for around A$ 4 and Hathaway Terrace Parking has free, unrestricted spaces.
On average a car hire in Nelson costs $58 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Apex ($36/day), EZI ($48/day) and keddy by Europcar ($49/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Apex 4 Trent Drive, Tahunanui 7011 (5 kilometres from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Nelson is $10.42 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $125 and $167, depending on the car size.
Economy (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Nelson.
Car hire companies onsite at Nelson airport include Apex, EZI, Alamo, Europcar and Go Rentals.
The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Nelson airport to off-airport locations is Europcar.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
An Economy car hire in Nelson costs $82 per day, on average.
A Standard car hire in Nelson costs $175 per day, on average.
A Compact car hire in Nelson costs $82 per day, on average.
In Nelson, cars are most frequently hired at Go Rentals Nelson Airport (6 km from city centre ).
On average a car hire in Nelson costs $407 per week ($58 per day).
On average a car hire in Nelson costs $1,745 per month ($58 per day).
Nelson car hire companies offer a range of hybrid and electric vehicles, including Toyota Corolla, Tesla Model 3, Suzuki Jimny and Kia Niro. If you want cheap car hire in Nelson that’s also eco-friendly, compact hybrid models tend to be a cost-effective option.
It is certainly possible, but do note that if your licence is in a language other than English, you will also need to get an International Driver's Permit in your country of origin. It's also worth knowing that some hire agencies impose a stricter age limit on drivers with IDPs.
One location in Nelson
Locations in Nelson
Terminal Building
+64 3 547 2727
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10.0 Wonderful
July 2023
One location in Nelson
Locations in Nelson
Terminal Building
+64 3 265 5201
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2020
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Great car. Friendly staff.Cons:
Nothing6.4 Okay
Apr 2019
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Staff at pick up in nelson was not there at 8am when i had organised pickup. She arrived 8.25am and proceeded to tell me she was in the office the whole time which she wasnt as it has glass doors. She was belligerent and rude. Staff at chch was fantastic. Really kind and caring man. Fabulous.Cons:
Yr nelson staff person was late. She was rude and unkind. I believe she would benefit from customer service training and some humility and owning about being late for work and not making excuses for this tardiness.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
One location in Nelson
Locations in Nelson
Trent Drive
+64 3 547 2299
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2.0 Poor
Feb 2017
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NothingCons:
15% surcharge for credit card. Rented twice. Paid cash last rental.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2023
One location in Nelson
Locations in Nelson
4 Trent Drive, Tahunanui
+64 3547 6800
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8.0 Very Good
July 2022
One location in Nelson
Locations in Nelson
Domestic Terminal
+64 3 547 9586
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2019
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Staff couldn’t have been friendlier or more helpful. Great employees who really want to help their customersCons:
Nothing6.0 Okay
Sept 2023
One location in Nelson
Locations in Nelson
Nelson
+64 3547 2299
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6.4 Okay
Mar 2020
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Drop off was simple.The vehicle was fine.Cons:
I booked it under your Webb site with the no excess option. But when we picked up the car, I had to sign the contract that had a $5500.00 x/s. I was not happy, and your staff said it was not there problem as it was insured with another company, not them, but as I told them it was booked thru the Firefly web site. The manager got involved but his answer was not our problem and said give me the keys back and get a rental from another company. The final insult was when I had to pay another $200.00 just in case I didn’t fill the car upon my return. I did fill the tank on my return. I am still waiting on the 200.00 to be refunded. Overall a very disappointing and stressful experience. Mary and Dennis Hunt.One location in Nelson
Locations in Nelson
Trent Drive
+64 800 243 789
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2.0 Poor
Feb 2024
One location in Nelson
Locations in Nelson
Rental Car Building Trent Dr
+64 9 870 3330
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One location in Nelson
Locations in Nelson
Nelson Airport
+64 3 974 3700
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One location in Nelson
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One location in Nelson
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Rental Car Building Trent Dr
+64 9 870 3330
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2 locations in Nelson
Locations in Nelson
Nelson Ap
+64 3 547 5563
Trent Drive
+64 800 737 070
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One location in Nelson
Locations in Nelson
Terminal Building - Meet & Greet
64 3 5738800
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One location in Nelson
Locations in Nelson
Nelson Airport
+64 3 288 0097
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One location in Nelson
Locations in Nelson
Nelson Airport
+64 3 974 3700
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One location in Nelson
Locations in Nelson
Rental Car Kiosk, Terminal Building Trent Drive, Nelson
+64 800 656 564
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One location in Nelson
Locations in Nelson
Terminal Building
+86 10 6064 1387
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