Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Hamilton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hamilton

With a population of 152,641, Hamilton is the largest city in Waikato, New Zealand by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Hamilton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Hamilton

Hamilton in October
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hamilton in October
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hamilton in February, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Hamilton, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.

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How to Get to Hamilton

Plane

When flying to Hamilton, you’ll arrive at Hamilton (HLZ), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Hamilton departs from Wellington and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Hamilton is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 114 km from Hamilton. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and North Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.

Plane

When flying to Hamilton, you’ll arrive at Hamilton (HLZ), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Hamilton departs from Wellington and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Hamilton is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 114 km from Hamilton. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and North Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.

Airports near Hamilton

AKLAuckland Intl
HLZHamilton
TRGTauranga

Airlines serving Hamilton

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hamilton

Average rates range from around $166 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $161 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Hamilton, with prices from $87 to $1,174 per night. Hamilton CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Hamilton are about 21% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hamilton

Most booked hotels in Hamilton

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Novotel Tainui Hamilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$287+
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Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$168+
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Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$171+
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Backpackers Central Hamilton
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$44+
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Ramada By Wyndham Hamilton City Center
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$161+
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Vr Hamilton
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$87+
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Hiring a car in Hamilton

Hiring a car in Hamilton costs $117 per day, on average, or $233 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Hamilton.

Expect to pay $2.88 per litre in Hamilton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $34.48 and $45.98. Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hamilton, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Hamilton costs $117 per day, on average, or $233 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Hamilton.

Expect to pay $2.88 per litre in Hamilton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $34.48 and $45.98. Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hamilton, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

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