Welcome to Shoestring Rental Cars Nelson New Zealand
The name shoestring says it all. Our Nelson rental car business offers a wide range of quality and reliable rental cars at prices that will fit in with the smallest of budgets.
Locally owned and operated since 2001, we have branches in Nelson, Picton and Westport, as well as agents in Christchurch, Queenstown and Dunedin. We also offer drop offs in Blenheim, Greymouth and Queenstown.
Our range of rental vehicles is divided into 3 categories - Backpackers and Shoestring, which vary in age from 1995 - 1999, and Silver Fern, which range in age from 1997 - 2007. All of our vehicles come with comprehensive insurance and NZ Roadside Assistance.
So, if you are looking for a rental vehicle at a budget price, we can help. Simply book online or give us a call today. We offer friendly and professional customer service and have the right car waiting for you.
10 reasons to hire a vehicle from Shoestring Rentals Nelson:
- One way hire available with drop off points through the South Island (may incur relocation fee during peak season)
- Short and long term hire
- Transport trailer available
- Rental car pick up and drop off available outside business hours (airports only)
- Unlimited kilometres
- Some North Island agents available
- Free maps and travel guides available
- 4wd station wagon available for ski season, with snow chains available free of charge
- Car seats and booster seats available at no charge
- Single and double bike racks available at no charge
Insurance
All vehicles are fully insured for drivers over 25 at the prices quoted on the vehicle pages, with an insurance excess of NZ$1,500 (Vans are $2,000). This can be reduced to NZ$250 by paying an extra NZ$10.00 per day on the hire (minimum 4 days hire required)
The insurance excess is NZ$2000 for drivers aged 21-25 and NZ$3000 for all drivers 21 and under.
