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Cheapflights insights for Nelson car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Nelson, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Nelson?
Book your rental car in Nelson 81 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around S$ 46/day on average when booked 81 days ahead, which saves you 4% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in Nelson?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Nelson is Avis (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). EZI (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.
Avis
10.0
EZI
10.0
Go Rentals
10.0
Hertz
10.0
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Nelson?
Planning to hire a car in Nelson? July is the cheapest month, costing about S$ 38 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of S$ 92. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
S$ 81
February
S$ 78
March
S$ 60
April
S$ 58
May
S$ 41
June
S$ 42
July
S$ 38
August
S$ 38
September
S$ 40
October
S$ 44
November
S$ 67
December
S$ 92
What car do most people rent in Nelson?
SUV cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Nelson. Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Mitsubishi ASX or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Nelson?
In Nelson, Alamo, Apex, Apollo Car Rentals, and Avis have 1 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.
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 16 August 2025.
Avis
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
EZI
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Go Rentals
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Hertz
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Europcar
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Overall
9.5
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
8.5
Apex
2 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
8.0
Budget
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
8.0
Dollar
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
2.0
Pick-up/drop-off
2.0
Value
6.0
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 16 August 2025.
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.