Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Akaroa travel guide

Akaroa Tourism | Akaroa Guide

You're Going to Love Akaroa

With a population of 700, Akaroa is a must-see destination in Canterbury, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Akaroa to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Akaroa

Akaroa in July
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Akaroa in July
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Akaroa

Plane

Although Akaroa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Christchurch (CHC), which is located 49 km from Akaroa. The shortest flight to Akaroa from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Akaroa is to pick up a car hire from Christchurch, which is about 40 km from Akaroa. You’ll find branches of Snap Rentals and GoldStar, among others, in Christchurch.

Plane

Although Akaroa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Christchurch (CHC), which is located 49 km from Akaroa. The shortest flight to Akaroa from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Akaroa is to pick up a car hire from Christchurch, which is about 40 km from Akaroa. You’ll find branches of Snap Rentals and GoldStar, among others, in Christchurch.

Airports near Akaroa

TIUTimaru
CHCChristchurch

Airlines serving Akaroa

Lufthansa
Good (8,130 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,106 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,442 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,001 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,981 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,613 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,332 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,475 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,406 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,572 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,654 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,010 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (313 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,954 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (409 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,271 reviews)
Air China
Good (157 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Akaroa

Hiring a car in Akaroa

Expect to pay $2.67 per litre in Akaroa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.93 and $42.57.

Expect to pay $2.67 per litre in Akaroa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.93 and $42.57.