
US$83.00/day

National
Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand
Last updated on: September 17, 2026
The National - Nelson Airport car rental location is in terminal
You can walk to the counter of National - Nelson Airport car rental.
We're located in the rental car building at Nelson Airport. You'll find us by exiting the terminal through the main doors and crossing the road. We're inside the rental car building, on the right-hand side.
| Days of Week | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Opening hours | 08:00 -17:00 | 08:00 -17:00 | 08:00 -17:00 | 08:00 -17:00 | 08:00 -17:00 | 08:00 -17:00 | 08:00 -17:00 |
| Representative Car Models | Deposit Amount (approx.) | Business Days Required for Refund |
Applicable to all car types, incl. Compact, SUV, Economy, Mini and more. | NZD 200 | 30-60 |
Credit cards in the main driver's name from the following issuers are accepted: Visa, Master
UnionPay is not accepted.
Accepted on mobile, a printout is not required.
21 - 75 years old
Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of NZD 13 per day approximately.
The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).
For foreign renters, you need to bring:
Original driving licence + NZTA Translation
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), a professional organization, certifies driver's license translations specifically intended for self-driving rental vehicles within the New Zealand. Free online NZTA for Japanese driver's license holders: https://www.qeeq.com/nzta-topic
Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)
Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.
For local renters, you need to bring:
Full driver's license issued in New Zealand
To be updated
To be updated
Ferry Transportation: Allowed
National allows you to bring the rental vehicle on the ferry. However ferry companies may charge you to bring a vehicle across Cook Strait.
Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:
NZD 4600-5750 for other car models.
NZD 4500 for Toyota Rav4 Awd Or Similar,Toyota Rav4 Or Similar,Ford Puma,Toyota Yaris,Vw Polo,Toyota Yaris Cross,Volvo S60,Skoda Octavia,Toyota Corolla Cross,Nissan Qashqai,Nissan X Trail,Kia Sportage,Mini Countryman,Mystery Car,
NZD 4130 for Kia Sportage-4wd,
NZD 5500 for Ds 7 Crossback Automatico,J Toyota Fortuner-4wd,Chevrolet Spark Or Similar,D1 Volvo C40,Volvo Xc60 Or Similar,Toyota Prado,Ford Wildtrak,
NZD 6500 for Mercedes-benz C-class Or Similar,Citroen Berlingo,Genesis G70 Or Similar,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Cross,
Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:
NZD 0 for other car models.
NZD 0 for Toyota Rav4 Awd Or Similar,Toyota Rav4 Or Similar,Ford Puma,Toyota Yaris,Vw Polo,Toyota Yaris Cross,Volvo S60,Skoda Octavia,Nissan Qashqai,Nissan X Trail,Kia Sportage,Mini Countryman,Mystery Car,
NZD 0 for Kia Sportage-4wd,
NZD 0 for Ds 7 Crossback Automatico,J Toyota Fortuner-4wd,Chevrolet Spark Or Similar,D1 Volvo C40,Volvo Xc60 Or Similar,Toyota Prado,Ford Wildtrak,
NZD 0 for Mercedes-benz C-class Or Similar,Citroen Berlingo,Genesis G70 Or Similar,
NZD 0 for Toyota Corolla Cross,
Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:
NZD 4500 for Toyota Rav4 Awd Or Similar,Toyota Rav4 Or Similar,Ford Puma,Toyota Yaris,Vw Polo,Toyota Yaris Cross,Volvo S60,Skoda Octavia,Toyota Corolla Cross,Nissan Qashqai,Nissan X Trail,Kia Sportage,Mini Countryman,Mystery Car,
NZD 4130 for Kia Sportage-4wd,
NZD 5500 for Ds 7 Crossback Automatico,J Toyota Fortuner-4wd,Chevrolet Spark Or Similar,D1 Volvo C40,Volvo Xc60 Or Similar,Toyota Prado,Ford Wildtrak,
NZD 6500 for Mercedes-benz C-class Or Similar,Citroen Berlingo,Genesis G70 Or Similar,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Cross,
Full to Full
Airports
Nearby Nelson Airport
Railway Stations
4.5 mi from Wakefield Quay Station
Hotels
3.4 mi from Rutherford Hotel Nelson
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The National - Nelson Airport car rental location is in terminal
You can walk to the counter of National - Nelson Airport car rental.
We're located in the rental car building at Nelson Airport. You'll find us by exiting the terminal through the main doors and crossing the road. We're inside the rental car building, on the right-hand side.
21 - 75 years old
Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of NZD 13 per day approximately.
The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).
Original driving licence + NZTA Translation
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), a professional organization, certifies driver's license translations specifically intended for self-driving rental vehicles within the New Zealand. Free online NZTA for Japanese driver's license holders: https://www.qeeq.com/nzta-topic
Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)
Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.
Full driver's license issued in New Zealand
To be updated
Nearby Nelson Airport
4.5 mi from Wakefield Quay Station
3.4 mi from Rutherford Hotel Nelson