Hanmer Springs travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hanmer Springs

With a population of 784, Hanmer Springs is a must-see destination in Canterbury, 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 Hanmer Springs has to offer.

When to visit Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Springs in April
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hanmer Springs in April
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hanmer Springs

Plane

Although Hanmer Springs doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Christchurch (CHC), which is located 110 km from Hanmer Springs.

Car

Another option to get to Hanmer Springs is to pick up a car hire from Christchurch, which is about 113 km from Hanmer Springs. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Snap Rentals, among others, in Christchurch.

Plane

Although Hanmer Springs doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Christchurch (CHC), which is located 110 km from Hanmer Springs.

Car

Another option to get to Hanmer Springs is to pick up a car hire from Christchurch, which is about 113 km from Hanmer Springs. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Snap Rentals, among others, in Christchurch.

Airports near Hanmer Springs

Airlines serving Hanmer Springs

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,488 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,786 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,568 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (497 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (464 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (215 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (30 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (986 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hanmer Springs

Average rates range from around $117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $250 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hanmer Springs

Most booked hotels in Hanmer Springs

Settlers Motel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$144+
Hanmer Springs Retreat
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$114+
Hanmer Springs Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$144+
Larchwood Motel
2 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
$109+

Hiring a car in Hanmer Springs

Expect to pay $2.76 per litre in Hanmer Springs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.04 and $44.06.

Expect to pay $2.76 per litre in Hanmer Springs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.04 and $44.06.