New Plymouth travel guide
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You're Going to Love New Plymouth
With a population of 49 168, New Plymouth is the largest city in Taranaki, 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 New Plymouth has to offer.
Where to Eat in New Plymouth
If you’re looking for affordable options, Social Kitchen (40 Powderham Street) and Cobb & Co. New Plymouth (198 Courtenay Street) are great picks.
When to visit New Plymouth
Looking for warm weather? Then head to New Plymouth in February, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 160 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in New Plymouth, with an average rainfall of 90 mm.
How to Get to New Plymouth
Plane
When flying to New Plymouth, you’ll arrive at New Plymouth (NPL), which is located 10 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to New Plymouth is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 253 km from New Plymouth. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.
Airlines serving New Plymouth
Where to stay in New Plymouth
Average rates range from around $140 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $103 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of New Plymouth
Most booked hotels in New Plymouth
Hiring a car in New Plymouth
Hiring a car in New Plymouth costs $98 per day, on average, or $293 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at New Plymouth.
Expect to pay $2.74 per litre in New Plymouth (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. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in New Plymouth, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.