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Cheap Car Hire in Nelson, New Zealand

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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 2% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Nelson?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Nelson is Go Rentals (rated 10.0/10). Avis (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

Go Rentals
Go Rentals
10.0
Avis
Avis
10.0
Hertz
Hertz
10.0
EZI
EZI
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$ 91. 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$ 80

February

S$ 78

March

S$ 60

April

S$ 57

May

S$ 41

June

S$ 41

July

S$ 38

August

S$ 40

September

S$ 40

October

S$ 43

November

S$ 64

December

S$ 91

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.

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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 18 September 2025.

Go Rentals

1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Avis

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Hertz

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

EZI

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Europcar

9.5
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.5

Apex

8.0
Very Good
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.0

Budget

6.0
Okay
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

8.0

Dollar

2.0
Poor
1 review•1 location
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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 18 September 2025.

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

    Hertz is one of the top picks in Nelson. They can have you in a hire car for about S$ 398 per week on average.

  • 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.

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