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

Greymouth travel guide

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With a population of 9,419, Greymouth is the largest city in West Coast, New Zealand by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Greymouth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Greymouth

Greymouth in July
Estimated hotel price
$71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Greymouth in July
Estimated hotel price
$71
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Greymouth in January, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 240 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Greymouth, with an average rainfall of 180 mm.

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How to Get to Greymouth

Plane

Although Greymouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hokitika Arpt (HKK), which is located 33 km from Greymouth. The shortest flight to Greymouth from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 12h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Greymouth is to pick up a car hire from Christchurch, which is about 166 km from Greymouth. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Christchurch.

Plane

Although Greymouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hokitika Arpt (HKK), which is located 33 km from Greymouth. The shortest flight to Greymouth from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 12h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Greymouth is to pick up a car hire from Christchurch, which is about 166 km from Greymouth. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Christchurch.

Airports near Greymouth

HKKHokitika Arpt
CHCChristchurch
WSZWestport

Airlines serving Greymouth

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (853 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
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Where to stay in Greymouth

Average rates range from around $164 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $166 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Greymouth

Most booked hotels in Greymouth

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Global Village Travellers Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$81+
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Scenicland Motels
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$144+
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Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$134+
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Fitzherbert Court Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$139+
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Beachfront Hotel Hokitika
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$141+
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Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$144+
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Hiring a car in Greymouth

Hiring a car in Greymouth costs $92 per day, on average, or $183 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Greymouth (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. The most frequently booked car type in Greymouth is Full-size (Ford Ranger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai i30 or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Greymouth costs $92 per day, on average, or $183 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Greymouth (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. The most frequently booked car type in Greymouth is Full-size (Ford Ranger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai i30 or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Greymouth

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$52/day

Intermediate SUV

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$58/day

Economy
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