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

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.

When to visit Cromwell

Cromwell in September
Estimated hotel price
$145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cromwell in September
Estimated hotel price
$145
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 36 km from Cromwell. The shortest flight to Cromwell from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 1h.

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 EZU Car Rental and New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, among others, in Queenstown.

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 Coolangatta and takes around 1h.

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 EZU Car Rental and New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, among others, in Queenstown.

Airports near Cromwell

DUDDunedin
ZQNQueenstown Intl

Airlines serving Cromwell

British Airways
Good (7,873 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,571 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,916 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,384 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,492 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,221 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (305 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,910 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,171 reviews)
Air China
Good (146 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,968 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,403 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (816 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,018 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (685 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cromwell

Average rates range from around $199 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $147 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cromwell

Most booked hotels in Cromwell

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The Harvest Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$223+
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Cromwell Motel
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$129+
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Hiring a car in Cromwell

Expect to pay $2.66 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 $31.92 and $42.55.

Expect to pay $2.66 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 $31.92 and $42.55.