Hastings travel guide
Hastings Tourism | Hastings Guide
You're Going to Love Hastings
With a population of 61,696, Hastings is the largest city in Hawke's Bay, 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 Hastings to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Hastings
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hastings in January, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Hastings, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Hastings
Plane
When flying to Hastings, you’ll arrive at Napier Hawkes Bay (NPE), which is located 19 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hastings from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 15h 50m.
Car
Another option to get to Hastings is to pick up a car hire from Wellington, which is about 254 km from Hastings. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Bargain Rental Cars, among others, in Wellington.
Bus
Hastings’s bus station is located 0.6 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Hastings
Where to stay in Hastings
Average rates range from around $143 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $257 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hastings
Most booked hotels in Hastings
Hiring a car in Hastings
Expect to pay $2.76 per litre in Hastings (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.12 and $44.16. The most frequently booked car type in Hastings is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 22% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.