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Half a century of island journeys

Nelson's Car Hire is a family-owned company that has helped visitors discover Seychelles since 1969, making us one of the country's most experienced car hire operators.

A Nelson's hire car parked under a tree beside a turquoise Seychelles beach
1969 family-run
ever since

Value for money, and an excellent service

Nelson's Car Hire has been providing Seychelles and its visitors with quality car hire since 1969. With a fleet of over 40 cars, we deal with clients from all over the world, combining competitive prices with reliable vehicles so our customers get genuine value for money and an excellent service.

We're proud believers in giving back, too: over the years the company has supported many of the Government's apprenticeship programmes, helping the next generation of Seychellois into work.

1969
Serving the islands since
40+
Cars in our fleet
Global
Clients from worldwide

What you can count on

A strong service culture has carried us through five decades. It comes down to three promises.

Prompt

Quick replies, on-time delivery and a car ready when you land, your holiday time is precious.

Responsive

Reach a real person on the phone or WhatsApp, day or night, throughout your rental.

Attentive

We notice the details, meet & greet, local tips, and help finding solutions whenever you need them.

Services that make the trip easy

24/7 reservation, delivery & breakdown

Book, collect and get roadside help around the clock, wherever you are on Mahé.

Chauffeured service

Prefer to sit back? Let one of our drivers take the wheel for transfers and tours.

Regular vehicle maintenance

Every car is serviced and safety-checked on a regular schedule before it reaches you.

Map of north-east Mahé showing Nelson's Car Hire's St. Louis base, the Cat Cocos jetty in Victoria and Seychelles International Airport Head Office St. Louis · North Mahé Cat Cocos Jetty Victoria · Free delivery Airport Office Seychelles Int'l · Free delivery
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Right where the island meets you

Nelson's Car Hire is based at St. Louis, in the north of Mahé, a central spot that gives easy access to customers from all parts of the island. Most guests, though, simply meet us at the airport or the Cat Cocos jetty, where delivery is free.

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We're proud to work alongside respected names across Seychelles travel and hospitality.

Explore Mahé with people who know it

Five decades of local know-how, a car for every trip, and a team that picks up the phone. Reserve in seconds, no payment online.