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

Cambridge travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cambridge

With a population of 15.192, Cambridge is a must-see destination in Waikato, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Cambridge deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Cambridge

Cambridge in December
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cambridge in December
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cambridge

Plane

When flying to Cambridge, you’ll arrive at Hamilton (HLZ), which is located 12 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cambridge from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 3h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Cambridge is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 132 km from Cambridge. You’ll find branches of New Zealand Discount Car Rentals and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.

Plane

When flying to Cambridge, you’ll arrive at Hamilton (HLZ), which is located 12 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cambridge from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 3h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Cambridge is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 132 km from Cambridge. You’ll find branches of New Zealand Discount Car Rentals and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.

Airports near Cambridge

AKLAuckland Intl
HLZHamilton
TRGTauranga

Airlines serving Cambridge

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,517 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,899 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cambridge

Average rates range from around $110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $337 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cambridge

Most booked hotels in Cambridge

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Cambrian Lodge Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$125+
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No 1 Motels
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$66+
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Hiring a car in Cambridge

Expect to pay $2.39 per litre in Cambridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $28.66 and $38.21.

Expect to pay $2.39 per litre in Cambridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $28.66 and $38.21.