Greymouth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Greymouth

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

When to visit Greymouth

Greymouth in August
Estimated hotel price
$66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Greymouth in August
Estimated hotel price
$66
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 20 miles from Greymouth. The shortest flight to Greymouth from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 30h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Greymouth is to pick up a car hire from Christchurch, which is about 103 miles from Greymouth. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Snap Rentals, among others, in Christchurch.

Plane

Although Greymouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Hokitika Arpt (HKK), which is located 20 miles from Greymouth. The shortest flight to Greymouth from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 30h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Greymouth is to pick up a car hire from Christchurch, which is about 103 miles from Greymouth. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Snap Rentals, among others, in Christchurch.

Airports near Greymouth

Airlines serving Greymouth

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,454 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,284 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (912 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,516 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (51 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (213 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (29 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (988 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
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Where to stay in Greymouth

Average rates range from around $155 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $185 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Greymouth

Most booked hotels in Greymouth

Global Village Travellers Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$31+
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$130+
Noah's Ark Backpackers
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$29+
Fitzherbert Court Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$144+
Beachfront Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$117+
Copthorne Hotel Greymouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$138+

Hiring a car in Greymouth

Hiring a car in Greymouth costs $85 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $2.74 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 $32.88 and $43.83. The most frequently booked car type in Greymouth is Compact (Mitsubishi ASX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Greymouth costs $85 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $2.74 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 $32.88 and $43.83. The most frequently booked car type in Greymouth is Compact (Mitsubishi ASX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Greymouth

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