Car Rental at Nelson Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Compact
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$68.11
per day
Intermediate
Mitsubishi ASX
or similar
$103.15
per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry
or similar
$114.09
per day
Standard
Ford Ranger
or similar
$116.37
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Premium
Ford Everest
or similar
$145.69
/ per day
Intermediate
Hyundai Elantra
or similar
$71.31
/ per day
Compact
Mitsubishi ASX
or similar
$74.30
/ per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry
or similar
$77.69
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:00 on 2022-05-16. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
NZD
Country code
64
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h
50 - 62 mi/h
Speed limit within town
30 - 60 km/h
19 - 37 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Airport info
Nelson Airport (NSN)
- IATA: NSN
- ICAO: NZNS
- Name: Nelson Airport (NSN)
- Size: Medium Airport
- Passengers (per year): 865,203
- Distance from City: 2.5 miles / 4 km WSW of town
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Car Rental at Blenheim Airport from $68.60 per day58.6 km / 36.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminal from $31.50 per day130.6 km / 81.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Wellington Airport from $24.43 per day132.2 km / 82.2 miles away
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Car Rental Westport Airport from $108.25 per day145.5 km / 90.4 miles away
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Car Rental Whanganui Airport from $88.42 per day212.7 km / 132.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Palmerston North Airport from $65.99 per day228.8 km / 142.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Christchurch Airport from $14.96 per day249.6 km / 155.1 miles away
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Car Rental at New Plymouth Airport from $48.81 per day267.2 km / 166.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Napier Airport from $43.83 per day370.1 km / 230.0 miles away
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Car Rental at Taupo Airport from $48.81 per day374.5 km / 232.7 miles away
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Car Rental at Rotorua Airport from $35.41 per day442.5 km / 274.9 miles away
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Car Rental at Tauranga Airport from $50.00 per day477.3 km / 296.6 miles away
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Car Rental Whakatane Airport from $62.18 per day490.7 km / 304.9 miles away
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Car Rental in Auckland Mount Wellington from $45.34 per day508.0 km / 315.6 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices cheapest at Nelson Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Nelson Airport depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price at Nelson Airport
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at Nelson Airport is April when prices for an Economy class start from $8.45. You can see that this is 79% cheaper than the yearly average and 85% cheaper than renting a car in January (when rental prices start at $55.47 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!
What’s the most popular rental length at Nelson Airport?
Travel length differs from one month to another: in September the average rental period is 10 days, while in April, the average rental period is only 6 days.
Average Rental Length
Which is the busiest car rental month at Nelson Airport?
Travelers are most likely to rent a car at Nelson Airport in January, while the fewest number of travelers rent in June.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RightCars | Mazda Demio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| RightCars | Nissan Tiida | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| RightCars | Nissan Tiida | 4 | 3 | Medium cars |
| RightCars | Honda Stepwgn | 4 | 1 | Vans |
| RightCars | Toyota Passo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Kia Cerato | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| RightCars | Nissan Sylphy | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| RightCars | Toyota Hiace | 4 | 3 | Vans |
| RightCars | Nissan Wingroad | 4 | 2 | Station wagons |
| RightCars | Nissan Pulsar | 4 | 2 | Station wagons |
Our Customers Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
PS
New Zealand
Kia Sorento
February 28, 2022
Abel Tasman is stunning
TR
New Zealand
Mazda Premacy
January 5, 2022
Charleston underworld caving
DJ
New Zealand
Toyota Corolla
May 12, 2021
Ships Cove north of Haast not to be missed!
IH
New Zealand
Mitsubishi Eclipse
May 12, 2021
We enjoyed the ride in our Mitsibishi Eclispe. Value for money.
HS
New Zealand
Nissan Tiida
July 30, 2020
I love Takaka!
DZ
Australia
Mazda Demio
November 9, 2019
You'll probably need a car to get around the top of the South Island.
Top 8 Suppliers at Nelson Airport in 2022
+64032655201
Nelson Airport, Nelson 7011, New Zealand
$109 - $149
Working hours
Mon:08:00-16:30
Tue:08:00-16:30
Wed:08:00-16:30
Thu:08:00-16:30
Fri:08:00-16:30
Sat:08:00-16:30
Sun:08:00-16:30
+6432880097
32 Quarantine Road, Stoke, Nelson 7011
+64032655201
TERMINAL BUILDING
$102 - $146
Working hours
Mon:08:00-16:30
Tue:08:00-16:30
Wed:08:00-16:30
Thu:08:00-16:30
Fri:08:00-16:30
Sat:08:00-16:30
Sun:08:00-16:30
Budget
035479586
Domestic Terminal
$68 - $78
Working hours
Mon:07:30-20:00
Tue:07:30-20:00
Wed:07:30-20:00
Thu:07:30-20:00
Fri:07:30-20:00
Sat:07:30-18:00
Sun:09:00-20:00
+64035472299
Trent Drive, Nelson
$112 - $191
Working hours
Mon:07:30-20:30
Tue:07:30-20:30
Wed:07:30-20:30
Thu:07:30-20:30
Fri:07:30-20:30
Sat:07:30-14:00
Sun:09:30-20:30
Thrifty
+6435475563
Annesbrook
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
Thu:08:00-20:00
Fri:08:00-20:00
Avis
035472727
Terminal Building
$114 - $114
Working hours
Mon:07:30-20:00
Tue:07:30-20:00
Wed:07:30-20:00
Thu:07:30-20:00
Fri:07:30-20:00
Sat:07:30-18:00
Sun:09:00-20:00
Firefly
035472299
Trent Drive
Working hours
Mon:07:30-20:30
Tue:07:30-20:30
Wed:07:30-20:30
Thu:07:30-20:30
Fri:07:30-20:30
Sat:07:30-14:00
Sun:09:30-20:30