Transport to Nelson, to seasonal work and backpacker accommodation

It's really easy to get here! There are lots of transport options for getting around the beautiful Nelson Tasman region once you are here - buses, shuttles, planes, boats, rental cars and more.

This section gives you all your options of getting to Nelson Tasman (and getting away - not that you'll want to leave). Getting around the region once you are here is also covered. If you are looking for water taxi options in the Abel Tasman National Park please go to the activity page on this site.

Contact operators directly by either email or heading on thru to their website for more information. Some operators have an enlarged listing page for more information. If you have found this site useful and make an enquiry from it please let the operator know where you heard about them from. Happy travelling .....


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BUSES/SHUTTLES AIRPORT SHUTTLE	COOK STRAIT FERRIES CAR HIRE	PLANES TRAMPERS TRANSPORT

CAR HIRE

There is a lot of choice when it comes to car hire. Some will do one way hires but usually you will be charged a one off rate for this luxury. Some rent out cars with camping equipment included. Station wagons and campervans are also an option if you are considering using your car as your accommodation.

Hardy Cars

Nelson City

Hardy cars has been renting quality cars in Nelson for well over a decade,
come see why people keep coming back to us!
We offer great cars at great prices, Cars ,Stationwagons, 4WDs, Sleepervans
and campervans are all available

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31 Bolt Road, Tahunanui, Nelson
Ph: 03 548 1681
Freephone: 0800 903 010 (within NZ only)
Fx: 03 548 5219
Email: office@hardycars.com
Web: www.hardycars.com

Aster Rental Cars

Nelson City

Aster Rental Cars offer low cost rentals from $29 per day.
If you are looking for a clean and well maintained car look no further than Aster Cars.
Free local pick up/drop off. All cars have air conditioning.
Manual or Automatic available.

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19 Green Street, Nelson
Ph: 03 546 5440
Freephone: 0800 500 544 (within NZ only)
Fx: 03 546 5440
Email: pwht@xtra.co.nz
Web: www.aster-cars.co.nz

Better Service Rentals

Nelson City

Renting a vehicle in Nelson could not be easier or more affordable.
We offer an extensive range of 3 and 4-door sedans at very affordable rates.
Unlimited kilometres, low insurance excess and affordable daily hire.
Complimentary local pick up and drop off

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Trent Drive, Airport Access Rd, Nelson
Ph: 03 546 7780
Freephone: 0800 277 447 (within NZ only)
Fx: 03 547 4644
Email: bsr@xtra.co.nz
Web: www.rentalcarsnelson.net.nz

Shoestring Rentals	Nelson City
We have the lowest price rental cars in Nelson. Find a better price and we will match it. Unlimited km's, comprehensive insurance, 24 hour AA cover, free pick and delivery, one way options, off peak discounts, late model cars also available.	38A Quarantine Road, Stoke, Nelson Ph: 03 547 2614 Fx: 03 547 2619 Email: enquiries@carhirenelsonnewzealand.co.nz Web: www.nelsonrentalcars.co.nz

Nelson Car Hire	Nelson City
Nelson Car Hire offers rental cars from $28 per day. One way hires to Queenstown and Christchurch. Rental vans from $65 per day and utes from $45 per day. Rates include insurance, unlimited kms. Min hire for one way hires.	137B St Vincent St Ph: 03 546 8655 Freephone: 0800 28 35 45 (within NZ only) Fx: 03 546 8645 Email: info@nelsoncarhire.co.nz Web: www.nelsoncarhire.co.nz

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