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 10 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Hamilton from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 23h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Hamilton is to pick up a car rental 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 center. The shortest flight to Hamilton from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 23h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Hamilton is to pick up a car rental 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 (8,225 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,569 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,064 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,483 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,573 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,172 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,979 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,586 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,471 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,593 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,045 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,879 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,040 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hamilton

Average rates range from around $91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $94 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hamilton

Most booked hotels in Hamilton

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Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2456 reviews)
$79+
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Anglesea Motel And Conference Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1605 reviews)
$70+
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Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2463 reviews)
$85+
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Backpackers Central Hamilton
2 stars
Good (7.5, 2422 reviews)
$32+
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Alcamo Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Good (7, 1700 reviews)
$55+
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Vr Hamilton
4 stars
Good (6.8, 4491 reviews)
$41+
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Renting a car in Hamilton

Renting a car in Hamilton costs $59 per day, on average, or $177 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, 19% more expensive than at Hamilton.

Expect to pay $7.27 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 $87.22 and $116.29. Economy (Mazda Demio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hamilton, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Hamilton costs $59 per day, on average, or $177 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, 19% more expensive than at Hamilton.

Expect to pay $7.27 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 $87.22 and $116.29. Economy (Mazda Demio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hamilton, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

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