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 28 September 2026.
Most popular company | EZI |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $3.23 |
Average price per day | $100 |
Cheapest price per day | $42 |
At $42/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
$54+
Compact
$42+
Intermediate
$60+
SUV
$48+
People mover
$240+
Pick-up truck
$141+
Supplier choice
$50+
Compact SUV
$51+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Nelson, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
$109
February
$141
March
$124
April
$85
May
$58
June
$49
July
$49
August
$44
September
$60
October
$62
November
$78
December
$113
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Nelson, New Zealand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 September 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $100/day when booking a car hire in Nelson. The absolute best deal a user found was for $37/day from Provider's pick, booked on Sep. 26.
EZI is one of the top picks in Nelson. They can have you in a hire car for about $724 per week on average.
Yes, renting a vehicle in Nelson for a month is certainly possible.
Typically, a monthly car rental in Nelson can be found for $3,104. You can find car rental deals for $103 a day on average.
The average price for a weekend car hire in Nelson is $61. Hiring a Compact is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Nelson. For the month of October, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Nelson for as low as $62/day.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Nelson, New Zealand. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($23+).
Hybrid
$23+
Petrol/Diesel
$41+