US$177.00/day
Rent a car
National
Nelson, Nelson Region, New Zealand
Last updated on: January 16, 2026
The National - Nelson Airport car hire location is in terminal
You can walk to the counter of National - Nelson Airport car hire.
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 others. | USD300-5000 | 30-60 |
Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car hire from this store: Visa, Master
Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.
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 will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name 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 Driving 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 Volkswagen Golf,Volkswagen Taos,Compact-cgar,Toyota Yaris Hybrid,Peugeot 208,Toyota Yaris Cross,Audi Q3,Opel Grandland,Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,Nissan Qashqai,Toyota Rav4,Kia Sportage,Peugeot 5008,Mystery Car,
NZD 4130 for Peugeot 3008 Automatic 4x4 Or Similar,
NZD 5500 for Volvo Xc60,Toyota Fortuner-4wd,Toyota Hilux,Byd Atto 3,Porsche Macan,Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,Ford Ranger-4wd,
NZD 6500 for Volvo Ex30 Green,Mercedes-benz Eqa,Kia Carnival,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,
Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:
NZD for other car models.
NZD for Volkswagen Golf,Volkswagen Taos,Compact-cgar,Toyota Yaris Hybrid,Peugeot 208,Toyota Yaris Cross,Audi Q3,Opel Grandland,Nissan Qashqai,Toyota Rav4,Kia Sportage,Peugeot 5008,Mystery Car,
NZD for Peugeot 3008 Automatic 4x4 Or Similar,
NZD for Volvo Xc60,Toyota Fortuner-4wd,Toyota Hilux,Byd Atto 3,Porsche Macan,Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,Ford Ranger-4wd,
NZD for Volvo Ex30 Green,Mercedes-benz Eqa,Kia Carnival,
NZD for Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,
Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:
NZD 4500 for Volkswagen Golf,Volkswagen Taos,Compact-cgar,Toyota Yaris Hybrid,Peugeot 208,Toyota Yaris Cross,Audi Q3,Opel Grandland,Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,Nissan Qashqai,Toyota Rav4,Kia Sportage,Peugeot 5008,Mystery Car,
NZD 4130 for Peugeot 3008 Automatic 4x4 Or Similar,
NZD 5500 for Volvo Xc60,Toyota Fortuner-4wd,Toyota Hilux,Byd Atto 3,Porsche Macan,Bmw X3 4x4--4wd,Ford Ranger-4wd,
NZD 6500 for Volvo Ex30 Green,Mercedes-benz Eqa,Kia Carnival,
NZD 5500 for Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,
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Nearby Nelson Airport
Hotels
5.4 km from Rutherford Hotel Nelson
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The National - Nelson Airport car hire location is in terminal
You can walk to the counter of National - Nelson Airport car hire.
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 will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name 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 Driving License issued in New Zealand
To be updated
Nearby Nelson Airport
5.4 km from Rutherford Hotel Nelson
