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Highest rated hotelThe Sails Nelson – 5.0
Cheapest month to bookSeptember
Average 4 star hotel price97 € per night
Average 5 star hotel price238 € per night

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In Nelson, the expected average temperature in August is 8°C. The warmest month is typically February, which averages 21°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June, and the driest month is February.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Nelson with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is 28 € per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for 34 € per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is 134 € per night, and the average price on weekends is 133 €. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Nelson could be Thursday.
The nearest airport to Nelson is Nelson Airport (NSN), which is 6.3km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Blenheim Airport, which is 56.2km from the city centre.
Takaka Airport, which is 61.9km from the city centre.
Picton Airport, which is 63.2km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Thursday is the cheapest day to stay in Nelson. And the most expensive day seems to be Tuesday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Nelson is currently around 79 € per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is 49 € per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Nelson is currently around 83 € per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is 47 € per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Nelson is currently around 223 € per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is 48 € per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Nelson is October, with an average price of 128 € per night. The most expensive month is August, when the average room rate can rise to 188 € per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in August is 134 € per night, which is around 2% higher than the rest of the year.
Get your morning laps in at Tides Hotel, Palms Motel and The Hotel Nelson.
If you're hitting up Nelson with kids in tow, try Riverlodge Motel, Admirals Motor Inn and Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park.