Title: Cheap Car Hire in Nelson, NZL - Expedia.co.uk [Nelson Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Nelson.dx2600)[Hotels in Nelson](https://expedia.co.uk/Nelson-Hotels.d2600.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Nelson](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Nelson.d2600.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Nelson](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Nelson.d2600.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Nelson Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Nelson.d2600.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2600/33cedede-ca34-44a2-8227-dff32b4bbb7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Car Rentals in Nelson, NZL ## Search and Compare from Car Companies in Nelson ## Featured car rental suppliers Compare from agencies ![car supplier logos](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/05/16/BEXUK-car-suppliers-logo-desktop.jpg) - ![protection illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__protection.svg) ### Change your mind Penalty-free cancellation on many/select car hire - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save 10% or more on over 1 million car hire [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) - ![package illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__package.svg) ### Shop smart Compare car suppliers and package your flight, hotel, and car to save ## Top Rental Car Deals in Nelson \* Price found within the past 6 days. Click for updated prices. ### Economy Chevrolet Spark or similar - 4 people Nelson, Nelson Region, NZL ![Chevrolet Spark](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_EC.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Nelson,%20Nelson%20Region,%20New%20Zealand&dpln=2600&date1=19/12/2025&date2=21/12/2025&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22economy%22]) ### Compact Ford Focus or similar - 4 people Nelson, Nelson Region, NZL ![Ford Focus](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_CC.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Nelson,%20Nelson%20Region,%20New%20Zealand&dpln=2600&date1=19/12/2025&date2=21/12/2025&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22compact%22]) ### Midsize Toyota Corolla or similar - 5 people Nelson, Nelson Region, NZL ![Toyota Corolla](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_IC.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Nelson,%20Nelson%20Region,%20New%20Zealand&dpln=2600&date1=19/12/2025&date2=21/12/2025&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22midsize%22]) ### SUV Jeep Compass or similar - 5 people Nelson, Nelson Region, NZL ![Jeep Compass](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_SF.png) [](https://expedia.co.uk/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Nelson,%20Nelson%20Region,%20New%20Zealand&dpln=2600&date1=19/12/2025&date2=21/12/2025&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22suv%22]) ### Don't see what you're looking for? 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It's approximately 160 miles from Nelson. ### How do I find the best car hire deals in Nelson with Expedia? ### How old do you have to be to rent a car in Nelson? ### What do you need to hire a car in Nelson? ### What is the cheapest car rental in Nelson? ### Can I hire a car for a month or longer in Nelson? ### Where can I find a Nelson hire car if I am younger than 25? ### Why should I rent a Nelson car with Expedia? ## Car Hire Information | Popular car types: | [SUV](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/suv?rfrr=car.table.SUV), [Full Size](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/fullsize?rfrr=car.table.FullSize), [Economy](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/car-rental/economy?rfrr=car.table.Economy) | | -------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Car suppliers available: | | | Our best deal of the day: | | | Our second best deal of the day: | | | Our third best deal of the day: | | | From the airport to your hotel: | [Airport Transportation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/ground-transfers?rfrr=car.table.AirportTransportation) | ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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