Cheapflights insights for Nelson car rentals
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 AED 132/day – about 201% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in Nelson?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental 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.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Nelson?
At Nelson, the best time to rent a car is at August, with an average daily rate of just AED 99. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging AED 264 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Nelson, the best time to rent a car is in August, with an average daily rate of just AED 99. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging AED 264 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
AED 231
February
AED 224
March
AED 173
April
AED 169
May
AED 118
June
AED 121
July
AED 110
August
AED 99
September
AED 110
October
AED 125
November
AED 187
December
AED 264
What car do most people hire in Nelson?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Nelson are the following: Compact cars (Toyota Corolla or similar), SUV cars (Subaru Forester or similar), and Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Nelson?
Thrifty has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Alamo has the second-highest number of locations in Nelson at 1.
Top rental agencies in Nelson, New Zealand
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Nelson, New Zealand known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Nelson, New Zealand. Reviews were last updated on 9 July 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Nelson, including Avis, EZI and Go Rentals. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Nelson, New Zealand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 July 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Nelson?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Nelson however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.