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Cheap Car Hire in Nelson, New Zealand from AED 311

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 9/3 and drop-off date of 2/4. 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.
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Popular car types in Nelson, New Zealand

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Nelson, New Zealand and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 5 March 2026.
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In Nelson, there are 19 active hire locations from 19 car hire companies. SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in Nelson in the past week - currently priced from AED 311/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

AED 476+

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Compact

Compact

AED 486+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 463+

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SUV

SUV

AED 1,181+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 311+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 377+

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Best car rental deals found in Nelson

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Nelson, New Zealand. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Nelson, New Zealand with an average daily rate of AED 515. Data was last updated on 5 March 2026.
Honda HR-VAED 311/day
4
M
Honda HR-V
Found 03/04/26
Mitsubishi ASXAED 315/day
4
M
A/C
Mitsubishi ASX
Found 03/05/26
Ford EscapeAED 377/day
5
M
Ford Escape
Found 03/04/26

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 82 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 118/day – about 152% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Nelson?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Nelson is Go Rentals (rated 10.0/10). Avis (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

Go Rentals
Go Rentals
10.0
Avis
Avis
10.0
Hertz
Hertz
10.0
Europcar
Europcar
9.5

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Nelson?

At Nelson, the best time to rent a car is at July, with an average daily rate of just AED 110. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging AED 290 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 July, with an average daily rate of just AED 110. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging AED 290 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 228

February

AED 290

March

AED 217

April

AED 173

May

AED 118

June

AED 114

July

AED 110

August

AED 118

September

AED 129

October

AED 121

November

AED 180

December

AED 253

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 rental company in the area.

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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 5 March 2026.

Go Rentals

1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Avis

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Hertz

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Europcar

9.5
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.5

Apex

8.0
Very Good
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.0

Budget

6.0
Okay
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

8.0

EZI

6.0
Okay
2 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Dollar

2.0
Poor
1 review•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

6.0

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 5 March 2026.

  • 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.

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