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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cromwell to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Cromwell

When to visit Cromwell

Cromwell in November
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cromwell in November
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Cromwell

Plane

Although Cromwell doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Queenstown Intl (ZQN), which is located 22 miles 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 26 miles from Cromwell. You’ll find branches of EZU Car Rental and Rental Cars 247, among others, in Queenstown.

Plane

Although Cromwell doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Queenstown Intl (ZQN), which is located 22 miles 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 26 miles from Cromwell. You’ll find branches of EZU Car Rental and Rental Cars 247, among others, in Queenstown.

Airports near Cromwell

Airlines serving Cromwell

British Airways
Good (6,783 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,892 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,881 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,303 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,689 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,677 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,284 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,696 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,185 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,314 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (839 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (126 reviews)
Air China
Good (86 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,823 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,219 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (822 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,481 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (659 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,324 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (469 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cromwell

Average rates range from around $191 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $126 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cromwell

Most booked hotels in Cromwell

The Harvest Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$159+
Cromwell Motel
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$132+

Hiring a car in Cromwell

Expect to pay $2.65 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 $31.76 and $42.34.

Expect to pay $2.65 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 $31.76 and $42.34.

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