Handy Rentals Nelson is a truck rental agency at 31 Bolt Rd in Mahana, in the Tasman district, with a Google rating of 4.9.
Renting a truck or van is straightforward when you plan the size and the licence. Work out what you are moving, and choose a vehicle with some spare room, since a load that is too tight is harder and riskier than one that is a little roomy. Check whether your driver licence covers the vehicle's weight, because larger trucks need a different licence class in New Zealand. Ask what the price includes, such as insurance, the excess, kilometres, fuel and whether trolleys, straps and blankets are supplied. Photograph the vehicle at pick-up and return, and check its height before using car parks or low bridges. Load heavy items low and near the front, and secure everything. Regulars book early for weekends and the end of the month, when moving demand peaks.
For anyone moving in Nelson and Tasman, Handy Rentals Nelson on Bolt Rd is a local place to ask about a truck.