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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hamilton to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Hamilton

Hamilton in September
Estimated hotel price
RM 375
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hamilton in September
Estimated hotel price
RM 375
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 21h 40m.

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 New Zealand Discount Car Rentals and Ace Rental Cars, 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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 21h 40m.

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 New Zealand Discount Car Rentals and Ace Rental Cars, among others, in Auckland.

Airports near Hamilton

AKLAuckland Intl
HLZHamilton
TRGTauranga

Airlines serving Hamilton

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,574 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,526 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,045 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,787 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,012 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,017 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,412 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,454 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,303 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,577 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,309 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,402 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,904 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hamilton

Average rates range from around RM 291 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 348 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Hamilton, with prices from RM 140 to RM 2,340 per night. Frankton is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Hamilton are about 12% 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)
RM 545+
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Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 318+
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Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
RM 371+
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Backpackers Central Hamilton
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
RM 144+
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Ramada By Wyndham Hamilton City Center
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
RM 215+
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Vr Hamilton
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
RM 169+
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Hiring a car in Hamilton

Expect to pay RM 6.44 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 RM 77.26 and RM 103.01. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hamilton, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay RM 6.44 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 RM 77.26 and RM 103.01. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hamilton, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

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