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

Hamilton travel guide

Hamilton Tourism | Hamilton Guide

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 August
Estimated hotel price
$51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hamilton in August
Estimated hotel price
$51
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 26h 05m.

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 Yes Rentals and Autounion 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 26h 05m.

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 Yes Rentals and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.

Airports near Hamilton

AKLAuckland Intl
HLZHamilton
TRGTauranga

Airlines serving Hamilton

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,885 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,180 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,589 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,928 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,936 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,495 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,237 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,001 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (202 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hamilton

Average rates range from around $89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $84 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hamilton

Most booked hotels in Hamilton

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Auto Lodge Motel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2227 reviews)
$68+
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Novotel Hamilton Tainui
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2408 reviews)
$162+
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Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2439 reviews)
$80+
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Backpackers Central Hamilton
2 stars
Good (7.5, 2407 reviews)
$38+
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Alcamo Motel
3 stars
Good (7, 1644 reviews)
$53+
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Vr Hamilton
4 stars
Good (6.9, 4363 reviews)
$38+
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Renting a car in Hamilton

Renting a car in Hamilton costs $82 per day, on average, or $245 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, 5% more expensive than at Hamilton.

Expect to pay $7.76 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 $93.12 and $124.16. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Stonic or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hamilton costs $82 per day, on average, or $245 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, 5% more expensive than at Hamilton.

Expect to pay $7.76 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 $93.12 and $124.16. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Stonic or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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