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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hamilton has to offer.

When to visit Hamilton

Hamilton in July
Estimated hotel price
S$ 116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hamilton in July
Estimated hotel price
S$ 116
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 18h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Hamilton is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 71 miles from Hamilton. You’ll find branches of Ace Rental Cars and EZU Car Rental, 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 18h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Hamilton is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 71 miles from Hamilton. You’ll find branches of Ace Rental Cars and EZU Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.

Airports near Hamilton

AKLAuckland Intl
HLZHamilton
TRGTauranga

Airlines serving Hamilton

Lufthansa
Good (8,121 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,099 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,437 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,991 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,451 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,945 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,607 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,310 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,476 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,563 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,632 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,010 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,008 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (312 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hamilton

Average rates range from around S$ 109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 119 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 S$ 44 to S$ 732 per night. Frankton is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Hamilton are about 31% 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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Ashwood Manor Motor Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 75+
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Grosvenor Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 59+
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Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 106+
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Backpackers Central Hamilton
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
S$ 35+
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Alcamo Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
S$ 63+
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Vr Hamilton
4 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
S$ 48+
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Hiring a car in Hamilton

Expect to pay S$ 2.45 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 S$ 29.30 and S$ 39.06. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.45 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 S$ 29.30 and S$ 39.06. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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