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 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hamilton has to offer.

When to visit Hamilton

Hamilton in July
Estimated hotel price
AED 382
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hamilton in July
Estimated hotel price
AED 382
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 Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 33h 15m.

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 Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 33h 15m.

Airports near Hamilton

AKLAuckland Intl
HLZHamilton
TRGTauranga

Airlines serving Hamilton

Lufthansa
Good (7,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,584 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,688 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,211 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,210 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,934 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,290 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (851 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hamilton

Average rates range from around AED 341 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 333 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Hamilton, with prices from AED 189 to AED 2,567 per night. Hamilton CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Hamilton are about 22% cheaper 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 Tainui Hamilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 628+
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Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 367+
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Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 363+
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Backpackers Central Hamilton
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
AED 96+
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Ramada By Wyndham Hamilton City Center
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
AED 354+
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Vr Hamilton
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
AED 189+
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Hiring a car in Hamilton

Expect to pay AED 6.29 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 AED 75.37 and AED 100.49. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Compact (Mitsubishi ASX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Tesla Model 3 or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.29 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 AED 75.37 and AED 100.49. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Compact (Mitsubishi ASX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Tesla Model 3 or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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