Cromwell travel guide
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You're Going to Love Cromwell
With a population of 5,160, Cromwell is a must-see destination in Otago, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Cromwell deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Cromwell
When to visit Cromwell
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cromwell in January, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as -1 °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, May is usually the driest month of the year in Cromwell, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Cromwell
Plane
Although Cromwell doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Queenstown Intl (ZQN), which is located 36 km from Cromwell. The shortest flight to Cromwell from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 3h 05m.
Car
Another option to get to Cromwell is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 42 km from Cromwell. You’ll find branches of New Zealand Discount Car Rentals and Yes Rentals, among others, in Queenstown.
Airlines serving Cromwell
Where to stay in Cromwell
Average rates range from around $190 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $173 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cromwell
Most booked hotels in Cromwell
Hiring a car in Cromwell
Expect to pay $2.49 per litre in Cromwell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $29.81 and $39.74.