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

Invercargill travel guide

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With a population of 47.287, Invercargill is the largest city in Southland, 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 Invercargill to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Invercargill

Invercargill in November
Estimated hotel price
$61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Invercargill in November
Estimated hotel price
$61
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Invercargill in January, when the average temperature is 14 °C, and the highest can go up to 19 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Invercargill, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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How to Get to Invercargill

Plane

When flying to Invercargill, you’ll arrive at Invercargill (IVC), which is located 2 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Invercargill from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 20h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Invercargill is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 155 km from Invercargill. You’ll find branches of EZU Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Queenstown.

Plane

When flying to Invercargill, you’ll arrive at Invercargill (IVC), which is located 2 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Invercargill from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 20h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Invercargill is to pick up a car hire from Queenstown, which is about 155 km from Invercargill. You’ll find branches of EZU Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Queenstown.

Airports near Invercargill

DUDDunedin
ZQNQueenstown Intl
IVCInvercargill

Airlines serving Invercargill

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Air Canada
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Singapore Airlines
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ANA
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China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
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Hawaiian Airlines
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Air China
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Air India
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China Airlines
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EVA Air
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Qantas Airways
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American Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Invercargill

Most booked hotels in Invercargill

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Ascot Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$139+
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Kelvin Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$127+
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Hiring a car in Invercargill

Hiring a car in Invercargill costs $54 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Invercargill.

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Invercargill (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. Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Invercargill, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Invercargill costs $54 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Invercargill.

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Invercargill (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. Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Invercargill, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

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