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 October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hamilton in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 62
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 centre The shortest flight to Hamilton from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 32h 30m.

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 Snap Rentals, among others, in Auckland.

Plane

When flying to Hamilton, you’ll arrive at Hamilton (HLZ), which is located 6 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Hamilton from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 32h 30m.

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 Snap Rentals, among others, in Auckland.

Airports near Hamilton

AKLAuckland Intl
HLZHamilton
TRGTauranga

Airlines serving Hamilton

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,091 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,049 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,519 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,441 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,897 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hamilton

Average rates range from around C$ 99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 124 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$ 47 to C$ 781 per night. Frankton is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Hamilton are about 10% 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, Excellent reviews)
C$ 153+
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Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 112+
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Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 128+
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Backpackers Central Hamilton
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 52+
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Ramada By Wyndham Hamilton City Center
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 80+
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Vr Hamilton
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 55+
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Renting a car in Hamilton

Expect to pay C$ 2.24 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$ 26.77 and C$ 35.69. Compact (Ford Puma or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hamilton, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.24 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$ 26.77 and C$ 35.69. Compact (Ford Puma or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hamilton, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

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