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

Fox Glacier travel guide

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Fox Glacier is a must-see destination in West Coast, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Fox Glacier to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier in May
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fox Glacier in May
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Fox Glacier

Plane

Although Fox Glacier doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hokitika Arpt (HKK), which is located 115 km from Fox Glacier. The shortest flight to Fox Glacier from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 12h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Fox Glacier is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 205 km from Fox Glacier. You’ll find branches of EZU Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Queenstown.

Plane

Although Fox Glacier doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hokitika Arpt (HKK), which is located 115 km from Fox Glacier. The shortest flight to Fox Glacier from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 12h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Fox Glacier is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 205 km from Fox Glacier. You’ll find branches of EZU Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Queenstown.

Airports near Fox Glacier

TIUTimaru
HKKHokitika Arpt

Airlines serving Fox Glacier

Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (471 reviews)

Where to stay in popular areas of Fox Glacier

Most booked hotels in Fox Glacier

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Mt Cook View Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$91+
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Bella Vista Motel Fox Glacier
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$97+
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Fox Glacier Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$173+
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Sunset Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$92+
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Hiring a car in Fox Glacier

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Fox Glacier (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.11 and $41.47.

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Fox Glacier (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.11 and $41.47.

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