Car Hire at Nelson Airport

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- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport information
- Top 3 locations near Nelson Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Nelson Airport and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Here's what travellers say about hiring a car at Nelson Airport
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 15 suppliers at Nelson Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport information
Top 3 locations near Nelson Airport
- Christchurch Airportstarting at US$10.03 per day249.6 km / 155.09 miles
- Queenstown Airportstarting at US$7.31 per day550.8 km / 342.25 miles
- Dunedin Airportstarting at US$29.07 per day568.9 km / 353.5 miles
Map of top car rental locations
When to book at Nelson Airport and for how long?
In which month is car hire at Nelson Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Nelson Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthSeptember | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price US$34 | A good deal US$29 | Cheapest supplier Go Rentals | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
US$65
in January
US$66
in February
US$54
in March
US$43
in April
US$32
in May
US$31
in June
US$34
in July
US$40
in August
US$29
in September
US$36
in October
US$56
in November
US$80
in December
The best month to hire a car at Nelson Airport is September — when the average price for a hire is US$28.95 per day. This is 15% less than the yearly average and 64% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is US$79.65 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your 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 type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Nelson Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Nelson Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in January in comparison to hiring a car in in August.
2.1 times in January
2.1 times in February
1.1 times in March
0.7 times in April
0.6 times in May
0.4 times in June
0.5 times in July
0.3 times in August
0.8 times in September
0.9 times in October
1.2 times in November
1.4 times in December
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Nelson Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in February the average hire period is 11 days, while in March, the average hire 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
6 days in July
6 days in August
5 days in September
8 days in October
7 days in November
6 days in December
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Go Rentals, Snap, Ezi Car Rental, Europcar, Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars, Large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | US$28 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Go Rentals |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | 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 Corolla | 5 | 1 | Large car |
| Snap | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 1 | Medium car |
| Snap | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Medium car |
| Go Rentals | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi ASX | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 1 | Medium car |
| Snap | Toyota Highlander | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Here's what travellers say about hiring a car at Nelson Airport
Car Hire Statistics
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