Car Rental at Nelson Airport

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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of rental car
- Services and facilities
- Nearest gas station
- Popular one-way rentals
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near Nelson Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Nelson Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Nelson Airport
- Car rental statistics
- Top 14 suppliers at Nelson Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport travel guide

Small and cozy, the city of Nelson punches way above its weight when it comes to things to see and do. The smallest city in the world to have a symphonic orchestra, it is also home to well-preserved architecture, interesting museums, and high-quality museums and galleries. Better yet, the city is also surrounded by three majestic national parks.
Top international routes
- Wellington
- Auckland
- Christchurch
- Paraparaumu
Main airlines
Air New Zealand, Originair, Golden Bay Air, Sounds Air
Terminals
The airport has a single terminal with 16 gates, seven of which are outside the terminal but connected to it. The airport was significantly modernized and made safer in a restoration that was completed in 2017.
Location
Located just 1.2 km (0.75 miles) west of the city, the airport takes no more than five minutes to reach by car.
Most popular types of rental car
- Medium cars - from €23 per day
- Large cars - from €23 per day
- SUVs - from €25 per day
- Small cars - from €21 per day
- Vans - from €162 per day
Services and facilities
Although the airport is very small, there are two cafeterias, several stores, ATMs, an outdoor children’s play area, an observation deck, and even a 6 km (3.7 mile) walking track around the airport complex.
Nearest gas station
Z gas station, called Aviation Nelson Airport, is part of the airport complex. This gas station is open 24/7. With the city being right next door, there are numerous other gas stations nearby.
Popular one-way rentals
- Christchurch (410 km / 254 miles)
- Blenheim (124 km / 77 miles)
- Queenstown (805 km / 500 miles)
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Airport info
Top 20 locations near Nelson Airport
- Wellington (Downtown)from €12.90 per day130 km / 80.78 miles away
- Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom €27.19 per day130.6 km / 81.15 miles away
- Wellington Airportfrom €15.24 per day132.2 km / 82.15 miles away
- Palmerston North Airportfrom €24.11 per day228.8 km / 142.17 miles away
- Christchurch Airportfrom €7.52 per day249.6 km / 155.09 miles away
- Christchurch (Downtown)from €10.41 per day253 km / 157.21 miles away
- New Plymouth Airportfrom €25.46 per day267.2 km / 166.03 miles away
- Napier Airportfrom €24.26 per day370.1 km / 229.97 miles away
- Rotorua Airportfrom €28.54 per day442.5 km / 274.96 miles away
- Tauranga Airportfrom €22.14 per day477.3 km / 296.58 miles away
- Auckland Airportfrom €6.42 per day495.8 km / 308.08 miles away
- Auckland Onehungafrom €10.98 per day505 km / 313.79 miles away
- Auckland East Tamakifrom €11.21 per day505.6 km / 314.17 miles away
- Auckland Penrosefrom €31.22 per day506.1 km / 314.48 miles away
- Auckland Hendersonfrom €11.18 per day506.8 km / 314.91 miles away
- Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom €11.21 per day508 km / 315.66 miles away
- Auckland (Downtown)from €11.56 per day512.7 km / 318.58 miles away
- Auckland Glenfieldfrom €11.18 per day518.8 km / 322.37 miles away
- Waiheke Island Portfrom €32.62 per day525.2 km / 326.34 miles away
- Queenstown Airportfrom €10.18 per day550.8 km / 342.25 miles away
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When to book at Nelson Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Nelson Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Nelson Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
Cheapest monthJune | Most expensive month December | ||
Average price €27 | A good deal €24 | Cheapest supplier Go Rentals | Cheapest car type Small cars |
€55
in January
€57
in February
€47
in March
€37
in April
€27
in May
€27
in June
€34
in July
€29
in August
€38
in September
€36
in October
€50
in November
€68
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Nelson Airport is June — when rental costs average €26.83 per day. This is < 1% cheaper than the yearly average and 61% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average €68.42 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Nelson Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Nelson Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in June.
2.2 times in January
2.2 times in February
1.1 times in March
0.8 times in April
0.6 times in May
0.4 times in June
0.4 times in July
0.5 times in August
0.4 times in September
0.9 times in October
1.2 times in November
1.4 times in December
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Nelson Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in February the average rental period is 11 days, while in March, the average rental period is only 5 days.
7 days in January
11 days in February
5 days in March
5 days in April
6 days in May
7 days in June
5 days in July
8 days in August
11 days in September
9 days in October
7 days in November
6 days in December
Car rental information
🔥 Popular suppliers | Go Rentals, Snap, Ezi Car Rental, Europcar, Thrifty |
🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars, Large cars |
🤑 Lowest price | €21 per day |
👛 Cheapest supplier | Go Rentals |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Go Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 1 | Medium car |
Go Rentals | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Ezi Car Rental | Ford Puma | 5 | 2 | Small car |
Snap | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 1 | Medium car |
Go Rentals | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 2 | Small car |
Snap | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 1 | Large car |
Snap | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Medium car |
Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi Eclipse | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Snap | Toyota Highlander | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Snap | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Large car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Nelson Airport
Car rental statistics
Top 14 suppliers at Nelson Airport in 2025













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