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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cromwell has to offer.

When to visit Cromwell

Cromwell in May
Estimated hotel price
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cromwell in May
Estimated hotel price
$165
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 Melbourne and takes around 3h 10m.

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 Hao Car Rentals Limited and EZI, 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 Melbourne and takes around 3h 10m.

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 Hao Car Rentals Limited and EZI, among others, in Queenstown.

Airports near Cromwell

DUDDunedin
ZQNQueenstown Intl

Airlines serving Cromwell

British Airways
Good (8,104 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,440 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,609 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,320 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,565 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,639 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (313 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,949 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,269 reviews)
Air China
Good (158 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,957 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,491 reviews)
China Southern
Good (158 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (833 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,058 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cromwell

Average rates range from around $182 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $169 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cromwell

Most booked hotels in Cromwell

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Carrick Lodge Motel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$130+
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Lake Dunstan Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$144+
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Hiring a car in Cromwell

Expect to pay $2.67 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 $31.99 and $42.65.

Expect to pay $2.67 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 $31.99 and $42.65.