Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Nelson, New Zealand. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 September 2026.
Most popular company | THRIFTY |
|---|---|
Price of gas per litre | C$ 2.56 |
Average price per day | C$ 69 |
Cheapest price per day | C$ 35 |
In Nelson, there are 19 active rental locations from 19 car rental companies. small car is the cheapest car type to rent in Nelson in the past week - currently priced from C$ 35/day. View deals for 5 car types available to rent in this destination:
Economy
C$ 35+
Compact
C$ 36+
Full-size
C$ 79+
SUV
C$ 38+
Minivan
C$ 235+
Passenger Van
C$ 243+
Pick-up truck
C$ 57+
Premium SUV
C$ 102+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Nelson, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
C$ 87
February
C$ 111
March
C$ 97
April
C$ 68
May
C$ 46
June
C$ 39
July
C$ 37
August
C$ 35
September
C$ 50
October
C$ 48
November
C$ 65
December
C$ 94
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Nelson, New Zealand, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 September 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 69/day when booking a rental car in Nelson. The best deal a user found was for C$ 34/day from Provider's pick, booked on Sep. 5.
Thrifty is one of the most popular car rental companies in Nelson, offering car rentals for around C$ 438 per week on average.
Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Nelson check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
Our recent data shows that Provider's pick can potentially be 58% below the average car rental price in Nelson. Check prices and availability for Provider's pick and save on this extended rental. The cost of renting a vehicle in Nelson is on average C$ 1,876 a month or C$ 63 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Nelson car rental.
C$ 0 is typically the average cost for a rental car for the weekend in Nelson, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Nelson, then opt for a Economy rental vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of October, you can expect to find car rental prices on Cheapflights for as low as C$ 101/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 (C$ 29+).
Gas/Diesel
C$ 46+
Hybrid
C$ 29+