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
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″.
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 27h 15m.
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 Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Budget, among others, in Auckland.
Airlines serving Hamilton
Where to stay in Hamilton
Average rates range from around $101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $70 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Hamilton, with prices from $53 to $699 per night. Frankton is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Hamilton are about 10% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hamilton
Most booked hotels in Hamilton
Renting a car in Hamilton
Renting a car in Hamilton costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at Hamilton.
Expect to pay $7.00 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 $84.04 and $112.05. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.