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 January
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Akaroa in January
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 31 miles from Akaroa. The shortest flight to Akaroa from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 3h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Akaroa is to pick up a car hire from Christchurch, which is about 25 miles from Akaroa. You’ll find branches of Mode and Ace Rental Cars, among others, in Christchurch.

Plane

Although Akaroa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Christchurch (CHC), which is located 31 miles from Akaroa. The shortest flight to Akaroa from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 3h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Akaroa is to pick up a car hire from Christchurch, which is about 25 miles from Akaroa. You’ll find branches of Mode and Ace Rental Cars, among others, in Christchurch.

Airports near Akaroa

TIUTimaru
CHCChristchurch

Airlines serving Akaroa

Lufthansa
Good (7,208 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,136 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,657 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,901 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,860 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,603 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,725 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,405 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,326 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (933 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (151 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (902 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,808 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (336 reviews)
China Southern
Good (103 reviews)
Air China
Good (89 reviews)
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Where to stay in Akaroa

Average rates range from around $235 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $946 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Akaroa

Hiring a car in Akaroa

Expect to pay $2.49 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 $29.82 and $39.76.

Expect to pay $2.49 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 $29.82 and $39.76.

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