With a population of 9,419, Greymouth is the largest city in West Coast, 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 Greymouth to see all of its attractions.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Greymouth in January, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 240 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Greymouth, with an average rainfall of 180 mm.
Although Greymouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hokitika Arpt (HKK), which is located 33 km from Greymouth. The shortest flight to Greymouth from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 20h 10m.
Another option to get to Greymouth is to pick up a car hire from Christchurch, which is about 166 km from Greymouth. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Snap Rentals, among others, in Christchurch.
Average rates range from around $155 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $185 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Greymouth costs $85 per day, on average.
Expect to pay $2.74 per litre in Greymouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $32.88 and $43.83. The most frequently booked car type in Greymouth is Compact (Mitsubishi ASX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Compact SUV
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$67/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$68/day