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Mitsubishi ASX
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$38.07
per day
Outside of terminal
Pick-up information
Nelson Airport (NSN)
Nelson Airport, Terminal Building, Trent Drive, Nelson Airport, Nelson 7011
Branch is conveniently located in the rental car kiosk building right outside the main terminal. You'll find by exiting the terminal Arrival. Once outside, turn right and follow the footpath across the road to the Rental Car building, first kiosk inside the building.
After-hours pick-up.
1. Please complete web check-in https://www.gorentals.co.nz/online-check-in/ or download the GO Rentals App and complete the check-in there https://www.gorentals.co.nz/app at least 24 hours prior to your arrival.
2. further information within 24 hours of your pick-up time via email - please ensure you check your junk email.
3. Once you've landed, make your way to the Rental Cars carpark. You'll find the carpark by exiting the terminal Arrival. Once outside, turn right and follow the footpath across the road to the Rental Car building and carparks located behind the building.
4. Your car will be ready and waiting for you at carpark. All you will need to do is collect your key from the lock box, which is located right behind our carpark #1/2 signposted.
Drop-off information
Nelson Airport (NSN)
Nelson Airport, Terminal Building, Trent Drive, Nelson Airport, Nelson 7011
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$40.84
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Nelson Airport (NSN)
Nelson Airport Terminal, Nelson Airport, Nelson
Rental desk is located in Terminal building.
Please follow signs to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
Nelson Airport (NSN)
Nelson Airport Terminal, Nelson Airport, Nelson
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$41.15
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Nelson Airport (NSN)
Nelson Airport, Nelson 7011, New Zealand
Located in the terminal building
Drop-off information
Nelson Airport (NSN)
Nelson Airport, Nelson 7011, New Zealand
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
Low deposit
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MG ZS
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$41.50
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Nelson Airport (NSN)
Nelson Airport, Nelson 7011, New Zealand
Located in the terminal building
Drop-off information
Nelson Airport (NSN)
Nelson Airport, Nelson 7011, New Zealand
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$46.30
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Nelson Airport (NSN)
Trent Drive, Nelson Airport, Nelson 7011, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Nelson Airport (NSN)
Trent Drive, Nelson Airport, Nelson 7011, New Zealand
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$51.77
per day
Outside of terminal
Pick-up information
Nelson Airport (NSN)
Nelson Airport, Terminal Building, Trent Drive, Nelson Airport, Nelson 7011
Branch is conveniently located in the rental car kiosk building right outside the main terminal. You'll find by exiting the terminal Arrival. Once outside, turn right and follow the footpath across the road to the Rental Car building, first kiosk inside the building.
After-hours pick-up.
1. Please complete web check-in https://www.gorentals.co.nz/online-check-in/ or download the GO Rentals App and complete the check-in there https://www.gorentals.co.nz/app at least 24 hours prior to your arrival.
2. further information within 24 hours of your pick-up time via email - please ensure you check your junk email.
3. Once you've landed, make your way to the Rental Cars carpark. You'll find the carpark by exiting the terminal Arrival. Once outside, turn right and follow the footpath across the road to the Rental Car building and carparks located behind the building.
4. Your car will be ready and waiting for you at carpark. All you will need to do is collect your key from the lock box, which is located right behind our carpark #1/2 signposted.
Drop-off information
Nelson Airport (NSN)
Nelson Airport, Terminal Building, Trent Drive, Nelson Airport, Nelson 7011
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Toyota C-HR
or similar Compact Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$56.02
per day
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Nelson Airport (NSN)
Rental Car Building Trent Drive, Nelson Airport, Nelson 7011,
The rental desk located in the rental car building at Nelson Airport. You'll find the rental desk by exiting the terminal through the main doors and crossing the road. The rental desk inside the rental car building, on the right-hand side.
Drop-off information
Nelson Airport (NSN)
Rental Car Building Trent Drive, Nelson Airport, Nelson 7011,
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Mitsubishi ASX
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$57.17
per day
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Nelson Airport (NSN)
Rental Car Building Trent Drive, Nelson Airport, Nelson 7011,
The rental desk located in the rental car building at Nelson Airport. You'll find the rental desk by exiting the terminal through the main doors and crossing the road. The rental desk inside the rental car building, on the right-hand side.
Drop-off information
Nelson Airport (NSN)
Rental Car Building Trent Drive, Nelson Airport, Nelson 7011,
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$103.77
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Nelson Airport (NSN)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Nelson Airport (NSN)
Terminal Building
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
High deposit
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$115.62
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Nelson Airport (NSN)
Trent Drive, Nelson Airport
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Nelson Airport (NSN)
Trent Drive, Nelson Airport
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$116.92
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Nelson Airport (NSN)
Trent Drive, Nelson
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Nelson Airport (NSN)
Trent Drive, Nelson
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Hyundai Santa Fe
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$133.99
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Nelson Airport (NSN)
Trent Drive, Nelson Airport, Nelson 7011, New Zealand
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Nelson Airport (NSN)
Trent Drive, Nelson Airport, Nelson 7011, New Zealand
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Hyundai Santa Fe
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$140.55
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Nelson Airport (NSN)
Trent Drive, Nelson Airport
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Nelson Airport (NSN)
Trent Drive, Nelson Airport
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Hyundai Santa Fe
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$148.69
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Nelson Airport (NSN)
Trent Drive, Nelson
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Nelson Airport (NSN)
Trent Drive, Nelson
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Skoda Kodiaq
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$170.42
per day
In terminal
Pick-up information
Nelson Airport (NSN)
Trent Drive, Nelson
The rental desk is located inside the terminal. Please follow the signs to car rental area.
Drop-off information
Nelson Airport (NSN)
Trent Drive, Nelson
Please clarify Drop-off instructions with Car Provider upon Pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 04:42 on 17/10/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
$64 per day
Average car rental length
8 days
Speed limit within town
30–50 km/h
or
19–31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80–100 km/h
or
50–62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.58 per liter or $5.98 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.25 per liter or $4.73 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.74 per liter or $6.59 per gallon
Rating
9.4 / 10
When to book at Nelson Airport and for how long?
During which month is it most affordable to rent an SUV 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 February |
| Average price $64 |
Average SUV Rental Price at Nelson Airport
$99
$50
$0
$72
in January
Jan
$90
in February
Feb
$73
in March
Mar
$60
in April
Apr
$37
in May
May
$23
in June
Jun
$43
in July
Jul
$34
in August
Aug
$28
in September
Sep
$35
in October
Oct
$52
in November
Nov
$82
in December
Dec
Rental suppliers at Nelson Airport offer the best value for renting an SUV in June with a minimum price of $22.71.
Which month sees the highest demand for SUV rental at Nelson Airport?
Renters more often prefer an SUV at Nelson Airport in December, while they less often prefer one in June.
Popularity of SUV Rental at Nelson Airport by Monthly Searches
51.7
25.9
0
37 times in January
Jan
44 times in February
Feb
23 times in March
Mar
14 times in April
Apr
16 times in May
May
4 times in June
Jun
6 times in July
Jul
5 times in August
Aug
10 times in September
Sep
20 times in October
Oct
20 times in November
Nov
47 times in December
Dec
How long are SUVs typically rented for at Nelson Airport?
Travelers like to keep their rented SUVs for 16 days in October, while this drops to an average of 3 days in August, which makes it the month with the shortest average rental period.
Average SUV Rental Length at Nelson Airport
18
9
0
8 days in January
Jan
9 days in February
Feb
7 days in March
Mar
10 days in April
Apr
8 days in May
May
4 days in June
Jun
7 days in July
Jul
3 days in August
Aug
7 days in September
Sep
16 days in October
Oct
10 days in November
Nov
10 days in December
Dec
Here's what travelers say about renting an SUV at Nelson Airport
10
Average rating
Based on 3 reviews
Best month to visit
January
Happiest customers drive
Mitsubishi Eclipse
All reviews are left by actual customers and have been verified.
Learn more
Jan 23, 2026
Kerry E.
Mitsubishi Eclipse
Abel Tasman, Matua, Rabbit Island, Farewell Spit, Pics peanut butter tour,
Jan 9, 2025
Maxim A.
Honda ZR-V
The car was amazing
Mar 19, 2023
Andrew W.
Mitsubishi Outlander
Some beautiful places to see in New Zealand.
Top 8 suppliers at Nelson Airport in 2026
Ezi Car Rental
9.4
Excellent
18 ratings
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
9.7
Agent helpfulness
9.3
Pick-up speed
9.4
Drop-off speed
9.5
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.4
$41
per day
Nelson Airport Terminal, Nelson Airport, Nelson
+640800545000 / +6433592721
Show 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
08:00-16:00
Sun
08:00-16:00
Thrifty
9.3
Excellent
16 ratings
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
9.4
Agent helpfulness
9.3
Pick-up speed
9.4
Drop-off speed
9.3
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
$46–$145
per day
Trent Drive, Nelson Airport, Nelson 7011, New Zealand
+64800737070
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-20:30
Tue
07:30-20:30
Wed
07:30-21:00
Thu
07:30-21:00
Fri
07:30-21:00
Sat
08:30-16:00
Sun
09:30-20:30
Hertz
9.2
Excellent
21 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
9.3
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
9.5
Drop-off speed
9.7
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.2
$117–$173
per day
Trent Drive, Nelson
+64035472299
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-20:30
Tue
07:30-20:30
Wed
07:30-21:00
Thu
07:30-21:00
Fri
07:30-21:00
Sat
08:30-16:00
Sun
09:30-20:30
GO Rentals
9.1
Excellent
23 ratings
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
9.2
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.8
Drop-off speed
9.5
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.1
$38–$52
per day
Nelson Airport, Terminal Building, Trent Drive, Nelson Airport, Nelson 7011
+6499741598
Show 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
9.1
Excellent
15 ratings
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
9.5
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
9.5
Drop-off speed
9.3
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
$41–$42
per day
Nelson Airport, Nelson 7011, New Zealand
+64032655201
Show 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
Dollar
8.8
Very Good
3 ratings
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
$116–$164
per day
Trent Drive, Nelson Airport
+640800243789
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-20:30
Tue
07:30-20:30
Wed
07:30-21:00
Thu
07:30-21:00
Fri
07:30-21:00
Sat
08:30-16:00
Sun
09:30-20:30
Avis
8.4
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.8
$104
per day
Terminal Building
640800655111
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-22:00
Tue
08:00-22:00
Wed
08:00-22:00
Thu
08:00-22:00
Fri
08:00-22:00
Sat
08:00-20:00
Sun
08:30-22:00
Enterprise
8.4
Good
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.8
$56–$57
per day
Rental Car Building Trent Drive, Nelson Airport, Nelson 7011,
+6498703330
Show 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
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