Car Hire in Nelson
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Nelson Airport
Compact
Suzuki Swift or comparable
PLN 90.11 per day
Nelson Airport
Economy
Suzuki Swift or comparable
PLN 101.88 per day
Nelson Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Camry or comparable
PLN 114.20 per day
Nelson Airport
Standard Elite
Polestar 2 or comparable
PLN 157.70 per day
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Nelson Airport
Full-size SUV
Toyota RAV4 or comparable
PLN 182.13 per day
Nelson Airport
Standard SUV
Ford Ranger or comparable
PLN 291.81 per day
Nelson Airport
Premium SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or comparable
PLN 217.10 per day
Nelson Airport
Compact
Toyota Vitz or comparable
PLN 93.73 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 22:07 on 10/07/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+64
Average car hire price
PLN 156 per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
30 - 50 km/h or 19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 100 km/h or 50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
PLN 6.14 per litre or PLN 23.24 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
PLN 6.12 per litre or PLN 23.16 per gallon
Highest petrol price
PLN 6.58 per litre or PLN 24.91 per gallon
One-way Car Hire in Nelson
The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Nelson and drop off in another city include:
- From Nelson to Christchurch - 7 offers from PLN 345.50 per day
- From Nelson to Picton - 7 offers from PLN 345.50 per day
- From Nelson to Auckland - 7 offers from PLN 735.10 per day
- From Nelson to Blenheim - 7 offers from PLN 345.50 per day
Top 7 cities near Nelson
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132.2 km / 82.1 miles
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228.8 km / 142.2 miles
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249.6 km / 155.1 miles
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374.5 km / 232.7 miles
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424.6 km / 263.8 miles
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550.8 km / 342.3 miles
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568.9 km / 353.5 miles
Top 3 locations near Nelson
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249.6 km / 155.1 miles
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550.8 km / 342.3 miles
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568.9 km / 353.5 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Nelson the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Nelson fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Nelson
The best month to hire a car in Nelson is June (when the average price is PLN 114.41 per day). This is 37% less than the yearly average and 61% less than hiring in December (when the average price is PLN 291.77).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Nelson?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in February, the average hirer keeps their car for 11 days, and in March, they keep their car for 5 days.
Average number of hire days in Nelson
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Nelson?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Nelson is February, and the least popular is July.
Popularity of Car Hire in Nelson by Monthly Searches
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 1 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Go Rentals, Snap, Ezi Car Rental, Europcar, Thrifty |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | PLN 90 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Snap |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Go Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Go Rentals | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Ezi Car Rental | Ford Puma | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Snap | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Go Rentals | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Snap | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 1 | Large cars |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi Eclipse | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Snap | Toyota Highlander | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Snap | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi ASX | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental
9.2 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Keddy
8 / 10
Total number of reviews
10
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
PLN 156.08
Lowest daily price
PLN 90.11
Total cars available
39
Top 14 suppliers in Nelson in 2025
Ezi Car Rental
1 location
PLN 136 - PLN 217
Hertz
1 location
PLN 136 - PLN 217
Europcar
1 location
PLN 114 - PLN 243
Thrifty
1 location
PLN 136 - PLN 171
Snap
1 location
PLN 90 - PLN 148
Go Rentals
1 location
PLN 102 - PLN 104
Dollar
1 location
PLN 141 - PLN 170
Budget
1 location
PLN 141 - PLN 170
Alamo
1 location
PLN 113 - PLN 117
Enterprise
1 location
PLN 113 - PLN 117
Routes Car Rental
1 location
PLN 124 - PLN 135
Firefly
1 location
PLN 124 - PLN 135
National
1 location
PLN 124 - PLN 135
Keddy
1 location
PLN 292
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