Nelson travel guide
Nelson Tourism | Nelson Guide
You're Going to Love Nelson
With a population of 46,000, Nelson is the largest city in Nelson, New Zealand by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Nelson deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Nelson
When to visit Nelson
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nelson in January, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Nelson, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.
How to Get to Nelson
Plane
When flying to Nelson, you’ll arrive at Nelson (NSN), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Nelson from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 14h 55m.
Car
Another option to get to Nelson is to pick up a car hire from Christchurch, which is about 160 miles from Nelson. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Snap Rentals, among others, in Christchurch.
Airlines serving Nelson
Where to stay in Nelson
From 5-star hotels such as the Palazzo Motor Lodge to great affordable options like the Admirals Motor Inn, Nelson offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $162 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $298 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Nelson
Most booked hotels in Nelson
Hiring a car in Nelson
Hiring a car in Nelson costs $89 per day, on average, or $179 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay $2.74 per litre in Nelson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $32.88 and $43.83. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Nelson, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.