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Apex, Nelson Airport Car Rental

Apex 2000+ ratings, 15 reviews

Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand

9.1 / 10 Excellent

Apex - Nelson Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

12 Quarantine Road Tahunanui 7011 Nelson New Zealand

Telephone

+6436685368 / +64800939777

Pick-up Instructions

The Apex - Nelson Airport car rental location is located out of the airport

Please contact the staff to pick you up to Apex - Nelson Airport car rental when you arrived.

1. Upon arrival at Nelson Airport, phone our toll free number 0800 939 777 (or +64 3 668 5368) and let us know that you're ready to be picked up. 2. Exit the terminal and turn right. 3. Walk approximately 170 metres to the SHUTTLE VAN PICK UP area located at the entrance to Airport House. 5. When the shuttle van arrives, please tell the driver your name and show him your confirmation (if required). 6. Our location is two minutes drive from the airport terminal.

Drop-off Instructions

Vehicle needs to be returned to our Nelson Airport branch at 12 Quarantine Road, Nelson. We will provide a free transfer to the airport terminal. Please note: the closest petrol station is at 28 Tahunanui Drive.

Opening Hours

Days of WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Opening hours
08:00 -17:59
08:00 -17:59
08:00 -17:59
08:00 -17:59
08:00 -17:59
08:00 -17:59
08:00 -17:59

Security Deposit

The deposit amount depends on the car category and can be paid by credit cards and debit cards
Representative Car ModelsDeposit Amount (approx.)Business Days Required for Refund

Applicable to all car types, incl. Compact, SUV, Economy, Mini and more.

Pack up ^
NZD 100030-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards in the main driver's name from the following issuers are accepted: UnionPay, Visa, Master, AMEX

UnionPay Visa Master AMEX

DinersClub,JCB,Discover are not accepted.

Debit card accepted: Visa, Master

Visa Master

E-voucher

An e-voucher is accepted at this location.

Age requirements

21 - 80 years old

Driver's License Requirements

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 1-2 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

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

Conditional:

Towards any New Zealand islands, taking rental cars crossing islands is allowed with certain conditions.
Please advise your interisland travel at the car rental company's counter.

Ferry Transportation: Allowed

Apex allows you to bring the rental vehicle on the ferry. However ferry companies may charge you to bring a vehicle across Cook Strait.

Excess

To be updated

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.5 mi from Nelson Airport

Railway Stations

4.1 mi from Wakefield Quay Station

Hotels

2.9 mi from Rutherford Hotel Nelson

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Map view of Apex Store Location
coordinates: -41.296324110931 173.23216201846

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Guest Reviews

Total points： 9.1 / 10 Excellent

  • Vehicle condition: 7.3
  • Vehicle cleanliness: 6.8
  • Spaciousness: 7.3
  • Counter staff: 8.1
  • Pick-up location: 7.0
  • Drop-off location: 7.7
  • Pick-up time: 0-10 mins
  • Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

  • Rachel Rose

    Nelson

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Friday, August 15, 2025

    Apex was great, the process of picking up and returning the car was very fast and hassle-free.
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  • S.Lincoln

    Nelson

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Wednesday, December 4, 2024

    Not gave different car, said to big then gave what I ordered
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  • Berg Onions

    Nelson

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Monday, September 9, 2024

    Very convenient, and the staff were very warm and friendly.
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  • Z.Harrington

    Nelson

    9 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, December 19, 2023

    Very helpful to provide me with the car I had hired and not the similar.
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  • C.Kenny

    Nelson

    9 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 14, 2020

    Email didnt say to ring or tell us where to go when we arrived.. Everything else , perfect..
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  • Anonymous

    Nelson

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Tuesday, January 7, 2020

    Good pick-up service, no wait on counter, friendly staff. Car was older (100,000 KM) but good.
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  • Kylie Skelton

    Nelson

    9.7 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Thursday, September 19, 2019

    Perfect service, very freindly funny staff. So worth using them
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  • Anonymous

    Nelson

    7 /10 Good

    Reviewed: Tuesday, April 2, 2019

    Both cars were dinged up and scratced moreso than any other rentals we noticed. Wny put a big sticker advertising Apex on the car when it doesn't look good?
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  • Anonymous

    Nelson

    8.7 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Friday, March 15, 2019

    Staff were exceptionally helpful, providing booklet with local traffic laws and resources for people new to driving on the left side of the road.
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  • J.Crawshaw

    Nelson

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, February 19, 2019

    Apex where wonderful, would highly recommend. The staff at Apex nelson airport where exceptional
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  • m.Zhu

    Nelson

    8.3 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Friday, February 15, 2019

    tidy the car a little bitter more.
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  • s.guess

    Nelson

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Thursday, February 7, 2019

    Excellent staff, car was new, clean and reliable. Staff was helpful in everyway. Drop off was easy and the shuttle to the airport was immediate.
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  • E.Kitching

    Nelson

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, August 29, 2018

    Like: Good car, friendly staff, great service
    Dislike: Nothing
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  • G.Ormsby

    Nelson

    9.6 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, August 21, 2018

    Like: the scenery in nelson to picton awsome, also the other side to motueka, lovely, weekend not long enough - weather fantastic
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  • S.Ng

    Nelson

    9.6 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Monday, July 23, 2018

    Like: Traci who served me on 20 July 2018 at 2pm when I dropped off my car was so friendly and helpful. For that, I will be back. She dropped me off at the airport as well.
    Dislike: Nothing.
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What's the address of the rental location?

12 Quarantine Road Tahunanui 7011 Nelson New Zealand

What is the Telephone Number?

+6436685368/ +64800939777

How to Pick up from Branch or Car Park & After Hours Pickup Must-know?

The Apex - Nelson Airport car rental location is located out of the airport

Please contact the staff to pick you up to Apex - Nelson Airport car rental when you arrived.

1. Upon arrival at Nelson Airport, phone our toll free number 0800 939 777 (or +64 3 668 5368) and let us know that you're ready to be picked up. 2. Exit the terminal and turn right. 3. Walk approximately 170 metres to the SHUTTLE VAN PICK UP area located at the entrance to Airport House. 5. When the shuttle van arrives, please tell the driver your name and show him your confirmation (if required). 6. Our location is two minutes drive from the airport terminal.

How to Return The Rental Car, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return Instructions?

Vehicle needs to be returned to our Nelson Airport branch at 12 Quarantine Road, Nelson. We will provide a free transfer to the airport terminal. Please note: the closest petrol station is at 28 Tahunanui Drive.

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car Rental Location?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

An e-voucher is accepted at this location.

What are the Driver's Age Requirements for this Car Rental Company?

21 - 80 years old

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car Rental Location?

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 1-2 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

Additional Extras

To be updated

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

  • Airports

    0.5 mi from Nelson Airport

  • Railway Stations

    4.1 mi from Wakefield Quay Station

  • Hotels

    2.9 mi from Rutherford Hotel Nelson

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