Hong Kong travel guide
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You're Going to Love Hong Kong
With 6.90 million inhabitants, Hong Kong is the most populous city in Hong Kong. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hong Kong has to offer.
Where to Eat in Hong Kong
Central and Western District is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Hong Kong. These include popular favourites such as Amber (15 Queens Road Central), Beefbar Hong Kong (Club Lusitano 16 Ice House St) and Café Causette - Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong (5 Connaught Road Central Hong Kong, Hong Kong 00000). If you’re looking for affordable options, Playt - The Parklane Hong Kong, a Pullman Hotel (310 Gloucester Road) and The Canton Library (28/F, One Peking Peking Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Hong Kong
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hong Kong in July, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 390 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Hong Kong, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Hong Kong
Plane
When flying to Hong Kong, you’ll arrive at Hong Kong Airport (HKG), which is located 26 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from New Zealand to Hong Kong include Finnair, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. The shortest flight to Hong Kong from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 11h 10m.
Train
Located 2.8 km from the city centre, Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station is the busiest station in Hong Kong. Another popular train station is Hong Kong Hung Hom Railway Station, located 3.1 km from the centre.
Bus
Hong Kong’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.
Airports near Hong Kong
Airlines serving Hong Kong
Where to stay in Hong Kong
From 5-star hotels such as the Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong to great affordable options like the attitude on granville, Hong Kong offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $413 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Pearl Premium Guest House and Check Inn HK. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Hong Kong, with prices from $37 to $705 per night. Yau Tsim Mong District is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Hong Kong are about 163% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Wan Chai District - In Hong Kong’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Causeway Bay, Hotel Indigo Hong Kong Island and Lanson Place Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.
Central and Western District - Ovolo Central, Two Macdonnell Road and The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Central and Western District will cost you about $56 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hong Kong
Most booked hotels in Hong Kong
Hiring a car in Hong Kong
Expect to pay $5.31 per litre in Hong Kong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $63.67 and $84.89. The most frequently booked car type in Hong Kong is Economy (Nissan Tiida or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.