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Rental car options at Nelson Airport

The following car rental companies received the highest ratings in Nelson Airport. Compare the ratings and prices of these rental companies with a single search.

  • Ezi-Rent Car Hire

    9.2 (71)
    No rates available

  • Europcar

    8.5 (8970)
    No rates available

  • Hertz

    8.5 (7753)
    No rates available

  • Budget

    8.4 (10462)
    No rates available

  • Thrifty

    7.8 (6062)
    No rates available

  • Snap Rentals

    No reviews
    No rates available

  • GO rentals

    No reviews
    No rates available

  • Alamo

    8.2 (9505)
    No rates available

  • Right Cars

    No reviews
    No rates available

  • Moto Car Rental

    No reviews
    No rates available

  • Routes

    5.3 (6)
    No rates available

  • Keddy By Europcar

    7.8 (3982)
    No rates available

  • FireFly Car Rental

    7.5 (4007)
    No rates available

  • Enterprise

    8.7 (2150)
    No rates available

  • Apollo Car Rental

    No reviews
    No rates available

  • National Car Rental

    8.2 (444)
    No rates available

  • Dollar Rent a Car

    7.4 (4747)
    No rates available

  • Avis

    8.7 (6651)
    No rates available
Customer experience
Good and reliable company for renting a car abroad
Easy website, easy phone contact when I had questions. Everything well-organized. Friendly staff. Have rented a car through this company several times and have always been very satisfied.

Recent reviews

Our customers rate us a 8.9/10 out of 2259

Very good!

Very good!
K
Khye Seng Tang
Snap Rentals Auckland Airport

Good

Good
M
Mark Melling
Budget Auckland Airport

First class in every respect

First class in every respect. Thank you.
M
MALCOLM
Ezi-Rent Car Hire Christchurch Airport

Easy booking process and good

Easy booking process and good post-sales communications.
M
MICHAEL
Ezi-Rent Car Hire Christchurch Airport

Easy and good value.

Easy and good value.
M
MICHAEL
Ezi-Rent Car Hire Auckland Airport

Excellent, have used before and

Excellent, have used before and had excellent service, so much so intend to use their services again next year.
K
KENNETH
Thrifty New Plymouth Airport

Excellent

Excellent
M
MARGARET
Alamo Auckland Airport

No issues.

No issues.
M
MICHAEL
Europcar Auckland Airport

The booking form told us

The booking form told us to ring for the shuttle from the airport,on arrival. After several unsuccessful attempts at getting a reply we went for a taxi. The taxi driver told us that there was a shuttle minibus waiting further up the departure area, which we found to be correct. The shuttle driver was expecting us, so why was that not communicated to us when we booked the car?
R
ROBERT
East Coast Car Rentals Auckland Airport

Very easy to use website

Very easy to use website comparing prices very clearly. Pretty sure we would not have secured such a good deal without it!
S
SUE
Ezi-Rent Car Hire Auckland Airport

Position/procedure regarding Picton ferry not

Position/procedure regarding Picton ferry not made clear enough. Had to phone to clarify. Staff on phone explained matters poorly.
M
MATTHEW
Europcar Auckland Airport

No issues at all

No issues at all
S
SVEN
Europcar Auckland Airport

Great site.

Great site.
N
NICHOLAS
Ezi-Rent Car Hire Auckland Airport

Easy to navigate

Easy to navigate
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ian
Budget Port Macquarie Airport

Be wary of making changes

Be wary of making changes; your present set up is very good and user friendly, even for someone over 80 like me!
A
Anthony Paul
Enterprise Maroochydore Airport

Car rental location Nelson Airport

Nelson Airport Guide

Guide

With at least 90 aircraft movements every day, Nelson Airport, is the fourth busiest air terminal in New Zealand. Planes take off and land every four minutes and 30 seconds during scheduled flights.

Airport Facilities

Nelson Airport has around 1.2 million passengers passing through every year. Today the airport is the home base of Air Nelson (Air New Zealand Link), and has scheduled flights to Wellington, Auckland, Paraparaumu and Christchurch.

At the airport passengers will find a cafe, baby changing facilities, disabled facilities, ATM's, luggage trolleys, long and short stay parking, car hire, pick up and drop off zones, taxi stand, cardphones and internet access.

Explore Nelson

By prebooking car hire at Nelson Airport tourists will save having to arrange airport transfers into Nelson city, as their rental vehicle can be collected on arrival to Nelson Airport. With a personal vehicle tourists can enjoy the areas many attractions and all that it has to offer, from tourist attractions, business ventures, historical landmarks and natural resources. Visitors can hop from one destination to another in no time at all.

Sights to visit include; Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson Lakes National Park, Kahurangi National Park, Lake Rotoiti and Rotoroa, Boulder Bank, Christ Church Cathedral and Mount Owen. All of these attractions become much more accessible with car hire. 

Transport

Car hire is the most popular form of transportation in New Zealand. This is mainly due to the countries extraordinary scenery and its easy to drive, quiet, slow roads. Car hire suppliers operating at Nelson Airport are Avis, Budget, NC Rent A Car, Hertz and Thrifty. Book online for the best deals and a far better choice of cars.

Buses do operate between large towns and cities but not always into the countryside, so if there are particular attractions you wish to see that are located far from urban areas we highly advise you book car hire for the duration of your trip.

Practical information

  • Currency
    New Zealand dollar
  • Driving direction
    Left
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    100 km/h
  • Language
    English, Māori
  • Popular car category
    Standard

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is Carrentals.co.uk the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

 What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

 Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

 What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

 How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

 When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

 Which car rental companies are compared by Carrentals.co.uk at this location?
  • Ezi-Rent Car Hire
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
  • Budget
  • Thrifty
  • Snap Rentals
  • GO rentals
  • Alamo
  • Right Cars
  • Moto Car Rental
  • Routes
  • Keddy By Europcar
  • FireFly Car Rental
  • Enterprise
  • Apollo Car Rental
  • National Car Rental
  • Dollar Rent a Car
  • Avis
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