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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Akaroa to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Akaroa

Akaroa in August
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Akaroa in August
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 Melbourne and takes around 3h 15m.

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 Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Snap Rentals, 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 Melbourne and takes around 3h 15m.

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 Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Snap Rentals, among others, in Christchurch.

Airports near Akaroa

Airlines serving Akaroa

Lufthansa
Good (4,649 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,477 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,559 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (495 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (462 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (215 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (30 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (987 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
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Where to stay in Akaroa

Average rates range from around $203 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $611 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Akaroa

Hiring a car in Akaroa

Expect to pay $2.76 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 $33.12 and $44.16.

Expect to pay $2.76 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 $33.12 and $44.16.