Nelson

Cheap Car Rentals in Nelson, New Zealand from S$ 58

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Nelson with a pick-up date of 6-6 and drop-off date of 18-6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Nelson, New Zealand
4 May — 11 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Nelson, New Zealand
Sat 4-5
Noon
Sat 11-5
Noon

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Nelson?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Nelson, New Zealand and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

January

S$ 99

February

S$ 87

March

S$ 83

April

S$ 62

May

S$ 58

June

S$ 61

July

S$ 63

August

S$ 61

September

S$ 49

October

S$ 65

November

S$ 74

December

S$ 102

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Nelson is September. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Nelson, New Zealand

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Nelson, New Zealand and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Economy

Economy

S$ 41+

Compact

Compact

S$ 43+

SUV

SUV

S$ 50+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 62+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

S$ 47+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

S$ 47+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

S$ 49+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

S$ 52+

Compare available car types for rental in Nelson, New Zealand

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Nelson, New Zealand to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

SUV

S$ 47 - S$ 176

All Car Types

S$ 47 - S$ 176

To hire a SUV in Nelson, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of S$ 57/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Nelson, New Zealand (~S$ 47/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~S$ 176/day). In fact, May is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Nelson. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Nelson, hiring a SUV is 0% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Top rental agencies in Nelson, New Zealand

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Nelson, New Zealand known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Nelson, New Zealand. Reviews were last updated on 27 April 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Nelson area such as Avis, Europcar and Hertz. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Avis

10.0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Hertz

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

1 location

Thrifty

2 locations

Apex

8.0
Very Good
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

10.0

Budget

8.0
Very Good
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

9.0

Firefly

6.4
Okay
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

8.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Nelson, New Zealand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 April 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Nelson?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Avis (10.0 rating), Hertz (10.0 rating) and Europcar (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Nelson.

  • What are petrol prices like in Nelson?

    The average price of petrol in Nelson is S$ 2.44/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between S$ 110 and S$ 158 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Nelson for a week from Budget?

    Budget is one of the top picks in Nelson. They can have you in a hire car for about S$ 319 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Nelson for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in Nelson it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 63%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 65 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Nelson?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Nelson check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • What car do most people hire in Nelson?

    The most popular car to hire while in Nelson is the Mitsubishi ASX, which is a Compact vehicle.

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Luxury car rentals in Nelson, New Zealand

Find luxury car rental deals in Nelson, New Zealand from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Nelson, New Zealand cost an average of S$ 58 per day. Price data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on upscale car rentals in Nelson. Be sure that the car type, dates, pickup location and other key details suit your needs.
Audi Q5S$ 58/day
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Audi Q5

Car rentals by fuel type in Nelson, New Zealand

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Nelson, New Zealand. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Nelson, New Zealand. Deals were last updated on 27 April 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Nelson, New Zealand. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (S$ 30+).

Electric

Electric

S$ 40+

Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 37+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

S$ 30+

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