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Returning your Nomado rental car

Drop-off is the quick part — here's how to make sure it goes smoothly without delay.

A clean drop-off takes about 5 minutes. The key things are to return the car on time, with the same fuel level you picked it up at, and at the agreed location. This page walks through it all.

Refuel to the same level as pickup

All our cars go out and come back with a full tank by default. Fill up within ~10 km of the depot — there are petrol stations close to all three depots (86 Second View Avenue, Beachlands; 130 Clevedon-Takanini Road, Clevedon; and 305 Marshs Road, Hornby South). Keep the receipt in case there's any question about the fuel level.

Allow enough time to catch your flight

For airport returns, allow 60 minutes between car return and check-in. That covers the 5-min inspection, the 5-min shuttle to the terminal, plus airline check-in time.

The inspection

We'll walk around the car together and check it against the pickup inspection sheet. Anything new gets noted. If there's no damage, you're free to go.

After-hours and one-way drop-offs

Email us in advance for after-hours drop-off and we'll send the key-drop instructions for your depot. For one-way returns (Auckland↔Christchurch), the receiving depot is fully briefed — just turn up.

Our Fleet

Choose your vehicle

Budget Car - Mazda Demio 2012–2014

Budget Car

Mazda Demio 2012–2014

  • 5 seats
  • 7L / 100km
  • 1 bag
  • Automatic
Economy Car - Nissan Note 2014–2016

Economy Car

Nissan Note 2014–2016

  • 5 seats
  • 8L / 100km
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic
Mid Size SUV - Mitsubishi Outlander 2012–2014

Mid Size SUV

Mitsubishi Outlander 2012–2014

  • 5 seats
  • 8L / 100km
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic
7 Seater SUV - Mitsubishi Outlander 2014–2018

7 Seater SUV

Mitsubishi Outlander 2014–2018

  • 7 seats
  • 10L / 100km
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic
  • 4WD
  • Roof Racks

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to refuel before returning the car?+

Yes — return the car with the same fuel level as pickup (full to full). If you don't, we charge for the missing fuel plus a small refuelling fee.

How long does drop-off take?+

Usually 5 minutes. Hand over keys, we do a quick inspection, and you're on your way.

Can I drop the car off after hours?+

Yes — we have a secure key drop at both depots. Email us in advance so we know to expect it and can finalise the return the next morning.

Can I drop off in a different city than I picked up?+

Yes — Nomado offers one-way rentals between Auckland and Christchurch. A one-way fee applies and is calculated at booking.