Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hamilton has to offer.

When to visit Hamilton

Hamilton in June
Estimated hotel price
$45
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hamilton in June
Estimated hotel price
$45
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hamilton in February, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Hamilton, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Hamilton

Plane

When flying to Hamilton, you’ll arrive at Hamilton (HLZ), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Hamilton from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 22h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Hamilton is to pick up a car rental from Auckland, which is about 71 miles from Hamilton. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Snap Rentals, among others, in Auckland.

Plane

When flying to Hamilton, you’ll arrive at Hamilton (HLZ), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Hamilton from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 22h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Hamilton is to pick up a car rental from Auckland, which is about 71 miles from Hamilton. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Snap Rentals, among others, in Auckland.

Airports near Hamilton

AKLAuckland Intl
HLZHamilton
TRGTauranga

Airlines serving Hamilton

KLM
Good (1,599 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,294 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,282 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,469 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,118 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,228 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,721 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,698 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,487 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,030 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,896 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,543 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,410 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,633 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (322 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,047 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,160 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (251 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hamilton

Average rates range from around $86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $94 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Hamilton, with prices from $47 to $567 per night. Frankton is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Hamilton are about 33% more expensive 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 Hamilton Tainui
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2560 reviews)
$117+
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Ramada By Wyndham Hamilton City Center
3 stars
Good (7.3, 3225 reviews)
$61+
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Backpackers Central Hamilton
2 stars
Good (7.3, 2502 reviews)
$31+
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Alcamo Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Good (6.9, 1741 reviews)
$50+
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Vr Hamilton
4 stars
Good (6.8, 4677 reviews)
$47+
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Renting a car in Hamilton

Renting a car in Hamilton costs $90 per day, on average, or $271 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 42% more expensive than at Hamilton.

Expect to pay $7.99 per gallon in Hamilton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $95.85 and $127.80. Compact (Toyota Prius c or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hamilton, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Hamilton costs $90 per day, on average, or $271 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 42% more expensive than at Hamilton.

Expect to pay $7.99 per gallon in Hamilton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $95.85 and $127.80. Compact (Toyota Prius c or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hamilton, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

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