Nelson Car Hire

Nelson is located on the northern shores of the South Island of New Zealand. This beautiful town is famed for its creative character and energy, pristine beaches, phenomenal national parks and world famous wineries.

You can spend your days exploring the cafés and restaurants, sample the regional wines, sail on the magnificent harbour, see incredible artisans at work, or explore the surrounding natural environment. Your Nelson Car Hire will give you the freedom to explore every inch of Nelson at your leisure.

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Drive a Car Hire in Nelson

Sunny Nelson offers something for everyone. Experience Nelson’s creative community and experiment with some art at one of the local workshops. Drive your Nelson rental car down to Montgomery Square, check out the Saturday markets and stock up on local arts & crafts and homegrown produce. Be tempted by the brilliant eateries in Nelson, with outdoor cafes, fine dining restaurants and locally made gourmet foods. Make sure you take a day or two with your hire car to explore the magnificent wine growing regions of Nelson and sample the premium produce.

Nelson is a great base to begin exploring the surrounding regions. Explore the beauty of Nelson Lakes National Park, with rugged mountains, clear streams and beaches. The Abel Tasman National Park is a short drive in your Car Hire from Nelson and is perfect for hiking, swimming and sea kayaking. Drive to the Lee River Valley to paddle or canoe in the pristine waters. Take a road trip from Nelson to the gorgeous Golden Bay over Takaka Hill and stop in at Te Waikoropupu Springs, New Zealand’s largest and most beautiful freshwater springs. Soak up the nature and creativity of Nelson; see it all with your New Zealand Car Hire from DriveAway Holidays.