Find Rentals
Popular Cars
Rental Deals
Insights
Agencies
FAQs
English
Cheap Car Hire in Nelson, New Zealand from £17
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Nelson with a pick-up date of 6/9 and drop-off date of 20/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Here’s why our users search for rental cars through Cheapflights
Nelson, New Zealand car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Nelson, New Zealand. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 August 2025.
Most popular company | APEX |
|---|---|
Price of gas per litre | £1.20 |
Average price per day | £26 |
Cheapest price per day | £17 |
Popular car types in Nelson, New Zealand
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Nelson, New Zealand and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 22 August 2025.
At £17/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Nelson in the past week. Out of 19 car hire agencies operating in Nelson, there are, in total, 19 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:
Economy
£18+
Compact
£17+
Intermediate
£18+
SUV
£22+
People carrier
£134+
Pick-up truck
£35+
Intermediate SUV
£17+
Compact SUV
£18+
Compare car hire deals in Nelson, New Zealand by type
Here are the best Nelson small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Nelson medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Nelson SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Suzuki Vitara£17/day
4
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta£18/day
2
M
A/C
Tesla Model 3£19/day
4
7
4
M
A/C
Best car hire deals found in Nelson
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Nelson, New Zealand. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Nelson, New Zealand with an average daily rate of £29. Data was last updated on 22 August 2025.
Suzuki Vitara£17/day
4
M
A/C
MG ZS£17/day
5
M
A/C
Vauxhall Astra£18/day
5
M
A/C
Cheapflights insights for Nelson car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Nelson, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Nelson?
For the best savings on car hire in Nelson, make your reservation 81 days before pickup. The average price then is just £27/day – about 41% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Nelson?
Dollar is currently the cheapest car hire company in Nelson with deals as low as £16.96/day found in the past two weeks. Thrifty is another inexpensive option with rates as low as £19.56/day.
What is the best car rental company in Nelson?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Nelson is Avis (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). EZI (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.
Avis
10.0
EZI
10.0
Go Rentals
10.0
Hertz
10.0
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Nelson?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Nelson is August, when you can expect to pay £22/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Nelson is December (£54/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
£47
February
£45
March
£35
April
£33
May
£24
June
£25
July
£22
August
£22
September
£22
October
£25
November
£39
December
£54
What car do most people hire in Nelson?
SUV cars (Nissan X-Trail, for example) are the most popular in Nelson. Compact (Mitsubishi ASX) and Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Nelson.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Nelson?
In Nelson, Alamo, Apex, Apollo Car Rentals, and Avis have 1 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.
Top hire agencies in Nelson, New Zealand
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Nelson, New Zealand known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Nelson, New Zealand. Reviews were last updated on 22 August 2025.
Avis
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
EZI
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Go Rentals
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Hertz
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Europcar
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Overall
9.5
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
8.5
Apex
2 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
8.0
Budget
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
8.0
Dollar
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
2.0
Pick-up/drop-off
2.0
Value
6.0
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Nelson, New Zealand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 August 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Nelson?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £26/day when booking a car hire in Nelson. The absolute best deal a user found was for £21/day from Dollar, booked on Aug. 17.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Nelson for a week from Apex?
Hiring a car in Nelson for a week can be a great option for travel. Apex, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around £196/week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Nelson?
The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Nelson it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Nelson for a month?
Our recent data shows that Dollar can potentially be 40% below the average car hire price in Nelson. Check prices and availability for Dollar and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Nelson is on average £841 a month or £28 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Nelson car hire.
How much is a car hire in Nelson for a weekend?
£0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Nelson. To save money, consider booking a Compact car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in September, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as £46 per day.
Car hires by fuel type in Nelson, New Zealand
Browse car hires by fuel type in Nelson, New Zealand. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Nelson, New Zealand. Deals were last updated on 22 August 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Nelson, New Zealand. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (£23+).
Electric
£26+
Hybrid
£23+
Petrol/Diesel
£26+