Car Rental at Nelson Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Minivan
Honda Stepwgn
or similar
$33.66
per day
Compact
Hyundai i30
or similar
$101.19
per day
Intermediate
Kia Cerato
or similar
$104.34
per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry
or similar
$115.79
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Minivan
Toyota Hiace
or similar
$60.60
/ per day
Minivan
Honda Stepwgn
or similar
$34.31
/ per day
Minivan
Toyota Hiace
or similar
$61.75
/ per day
Compact
Mitsubishi ASX
or similar
$105.99
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 15:20 on 2022-11-30. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
NZD
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Country code
64
Economy car rental price
$77.20 / per day
Average car rental length
8 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 60 km/h
19 - 37 mi/h
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h
50 - 62 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
$1.73 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.85 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.58 / 1 liter
Airport Car Rental
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
- Auckland
- Christchurch
- Wellington
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.
Most popular types of rental car
- Large cars - from $115 per day
- Medium cars - from $107 per day
- SUVs - from $118 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)
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 Wellington Airport from $31.28 per day132.2 km / 82.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Westport Airport from $79.59 per day145.5 km / 90.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Palmerston North Airport from $73.90 per day228.8 km / 142.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Christchurch Airport from $31.77 per day249.6 km / 155.1 miles away
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Car Rental at New Plymouth Airport from $48.86 per day267.2 km / 166.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Napier Airport from $52.46 per day370.1 km / 230.0 miles away
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Car Rental at Taupo Airport from $50.43 per day374.5 km / 232.7 miles away
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Car Rental at Tauranga Airport from $54.19 per day477.3 km / 296.6 miles away
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Car Rental at Whakatane Airport from $41.20 per day490.7 km / 304.9 miles away
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Car Rental at Auckland Airport from $24.02 per day495.8 km / 308.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Whangarei Airport from $50.43 per day623.1 km / 387.2 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 $8.35. 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 $54.80 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 Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RightCars | Mazda Demio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Hyundai i30 | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| RightCars | Honda Stepwgn | 4 | 1 | Vans |
| RightCars | Nissan Tiida | 4 | 3 | Medium cars |
| RightCars | Mazda Premacy | 5 | 3 | Vans |
| Europcar | Kia Cerato | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Europcar | MG HS | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| RightCars | Nissan Wingroad | 5 | 3 | Station wagons |
| Hertz | Kia Sportage | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Europcar | Nissan X-Trail | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
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.
PC
France
Mitsubishi ASX
November 25, 2022
Abel Tasman national park is beautiful.
JR
New Zealand
Mazda Demio
May 31, 2022
Great pick up service and drop off.
DL
New Zealand
Mazda Demio
May 24, 2022
spent 3 nights in Picton and would recommend it for a visit
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.
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Europcar
9.06 / 10
Lowest rated company
Firefly
8.14 / 10
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
$77.20
Lowest daily price
$19.33
Total cars available
22
Top 10 Suppliers at Nelson Airport in 2022
+64032655201
Nelson Airport, Nelson 7011, New Zealand
$104 - $110
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
+64035472299
Trent Drive, Nelson
$101 - $141
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
Go Rentals
+6439743700
Nelson Airport, Terminal Building, Trent Drive, Nelson Airport, Nelson 7011
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-17:00
+6432880097
32 Quarantine Road, Stoke, Nelson 7011
$34 - $62
Alamo
+6498703330
Nelson Airport, Nelson 7011
+64032655201
TERMINAL BUILDING
$117 - $117
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
$106 - $116
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
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
$120 - $120
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