Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

When to visit Hamilton

Hamilton in April
Estimated hotel price
€83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hamilton in April
Estimated hotel price
€83
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 10 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hamilton is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 114 km from Hamilton. You’ll find branches of Snap Rentals and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.

Plane

When flying to Hamilton, you’ll arrive at Hamilton (HLZ), which is located 10 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hamilton is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 114 km from Hamilton. You’ll find branches of Snap Rentals and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.

Airports near Hamilton

AKLAuckland Intl
HLZHamilton
TRGTauranga

Airlines serving Hamilton

KLM
Good (1,502 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,891 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,409 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,603 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,933 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,389 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,276 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,939 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,497 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,253 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,003 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hamilton

Average rates range from around €76 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €73 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 holiday rental options in Hamilton, with prices from €29 to €481 per night. Frankton is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Hamilton are about 18% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hamilton

Most booked hotels in Hamilton

Auto Lodge Motel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
€58+
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Novotel Hamilton Tainui
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€136+
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Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€68+
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Backpackers Central Hamilton
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
€33+
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Alcamo Motel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
€45+
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Vr Hamilton
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
€32+
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Hiring a car in Hamilton

Expect to pay €1.74 per litre in Hamilton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.87 and €27.83. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hamilton, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.74 per litre in Hamilton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.87 and €27.83. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hamilton, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

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