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. Hamilton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 New Zealand Discount Car Rentals and Rental Cars 247, 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 New Zealand Discount Car Rentals and Rental Cars 247, among others, in Auckland.

Airports near Hamilton

AKLAuckland Intl
HLZHamilton
TRGTauranga

Airlines serving Hamilton

KLM
Good (1,458 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,808 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,761 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,238 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,234 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,880 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,123 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,342 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,532 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,698 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,742 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,413 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,367 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,178 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,938 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,463 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,899 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (962 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (197 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hamilton

Average rates range from around $77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $89 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Hamilton, with prices from $26 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 26% 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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Atrium On Ulster
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1523 reviews)
$81+
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Anglesea Motel And Conference Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1262 reviews)
$64+
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Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1012 reviews)
$60+
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Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2387 reviews)
$90+
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Backpackers Central Hamilton
2 stars
Good (7.5, 2257 reviews)
$33+
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Vr Hamilton
4 stars
Good (6.9, 3343 reviews)
$41+
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Renting a car in Hamilton

Renting a car in Hamilton costs $113 per day, on average, or $226 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Hamilton.

Expect to pay $6.25 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 $74.95 and $99.93. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Full-size (Toyota Highlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Stonic or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hamilton costs $113 per day, on average, or $226 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Hamilton.

Expect to pay $6.25 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 $74.95 and $99.93. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Full-size (Toyota Highlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Stonic or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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