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 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Hamilton from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 20h 10m.

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 Bargain Rental Cars, 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 20h 10m.

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 Bargain Rental Cars, among others, in Auckland.

Airports near Hamilton

AKLAuckland Intl
HLZHamilton
TRGTauranga

Airlines serving Hamilton

Lufthansa
Good (8,144 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,541 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,449 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,010 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,479 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,005 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,629 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,885 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,479 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,416 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,573 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,672 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,010 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,012 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hamilton

Average rates range from around $88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $90 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Hamilton, with prices from $34 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, 2435 reviews)
$139+
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Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2411 reviews)
$75+
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Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1075 reviews)
$58+
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Grosvenor Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2090 reviews)
$52+
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Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2450 reviews)
$90+
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Vr Hamilton
4 stars
Good (6.8, 4403 reviews)
$38+
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Renting a car in Hamilton

Renting a car in Hamilton costs $75 per day, on average, or $224 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, 41% more expensive than at Hamilton.

Expect to pay $6.97 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 $83.58 and $111.44. Economy (Mazda Demio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hamilton, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Hamilton costs $75 per day, on average, or $224 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, 41% more expensive than at Hamilton.

Expect to pay $6.97 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 $83.58 and $111.44. Economy (Mazda Demio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hamilton, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

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