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
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hamilton in February, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Hamilton, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.
How to Get to Hamilton
Plane
When flying to Hamilton, you’ll arrive at Hamilton (HLZ), which is located 10 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Hamilton from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 51h 20m.
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 New Zealand Discount Car Rentals and Mint Rentals, among others, in Auckland.
Airlines serving Hamilton
Where to stay in Hamilton
Average rates range from around C$ 123 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 130 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Mystery Creek Motel and Backpackers Central Hamilton. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Hamilton, with prices from C$ 53 to C$ 809 per night. Frankton is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Hamilton are about 39% more expensive 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 C$ 148 per day, on average, or C$ 443 if you want to rent it for 3 days.
Expect to pay C$ 2.66 per litre in Hamilton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 31.83 and C$ 42.44. Compact (Ford Puma or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hamilton, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.