Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 December
Estimated hotel price
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hamilton in December
Estimated hotel price
£69
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. The shortest flight to Hamilton from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 35h 50m.

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 Europcar and New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, among others, in Auckland.

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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 35h 50m.

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 Europcar and New Zealand Discount Car 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 (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,517 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,899 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hamilton

Average rates range from around £54 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £67 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Hamilton, with prices from £25 to £423 per night. Frankton is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Hamilton are about 11% 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)
£83+
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Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Backpackers Central Hamilton
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£28+
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Ramada By Wyndham Hamilton City Center
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£43+
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Vr Hamilton
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£30+
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Hiring a car in Hamilton

Hiring a car in Hamilton costs £41 per day, on average, or £124 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.21 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 £14.52 and £19.36. Compact (Kia Stonic or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hamilton, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Hamilton costs £41 per day, on average, or £124 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.21 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 £14.52 and £19.36. Compact (Kia Stonic or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hamilton, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

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