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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Alexandra travel guide

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You're Going to Love Alexandra

Alexandra is a must-see destination in Otago, New Zealand. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Alexandra to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Alexandra

Alexandra in March
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandra in March
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Alexandra in January, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as -2 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 40 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Alexandra, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Alexandra

Plane

Although Alexandra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Queenstown Intl (ZQN), which is located 57 km from Alexandra. The shortest flight to Alexandra from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 3h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandra is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 62 km from Alexandra. You’ll find branches of EZU Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Queenstown.

Plane

Although Alexandra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Queenstown Intl (ZQN), which is located 57 km from Alexandra. The shortest flight to Alexandra from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 3h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandra is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 62 km from Alexandra. You’ll find branches of EZU Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Queenstown.

Airports near Alexandra

DUDDunedin
ZQNQueenstown Intl
IVCInvercargill

Airlines serving Alexandra

British Airways
Good (6,835 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 (9,242 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,403 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (729 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandra

Most booked hotels in Alexandra

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Avenue Motel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$172+
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Almond Court Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$164+
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Alexandra Motor Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$167+
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Alexandra Heights Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$198+
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Centennial Court Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$181+
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Hiring a car in Alexandra

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Alexandra (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 Alexandra (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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