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 May
Estimated hotel price
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel
Akaroa in May
Estimated hotel price
$139
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 Car & Camper Rentals and Autounion Car Rental, 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 Car & Camper Rentals and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Christchurch.

Airports near Akaroa

TIUTimaru
CHCChristchurch

Airlines serving Akaroa

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (853 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
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Where to stay in Akaroa

Average rates range from around $236 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $834 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Akaroa

Hiring a car in Akaroa

Expect to pay $2.60 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 $31.11 and $41.47.

Expect to pay $2.60 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 $31.11 and $41.47.

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