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

Mount Maunganui travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mount Maunganui

Mount Maunganui is a must-see destination in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mount Maunganui has to offer.

When to visit Mount Maunganui

Mount Maunganui in March
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Maunganui in March
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mount Maunganui

Plane

When flying to Mount Maunganui, you’ll arrive at Tauranga (TRG), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mount Maunganui from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 6h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Maunganui is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 154 km from Mount Maunganui. You’ll find branches of New Zealand Discount Car Rentals and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.

Plane

When flying to Mount Maunganui, you’ll arrive at Tauranga (TRG), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mount Maunganui from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 6h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Maunganui is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 154 km from Mount Maunganui. You’ll find branches of New Zealand Discount Car Rentals and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.

Airports near Mount Maunganui

AKLAuckland Intl
HLZHamilton
TRGTauranga

Airlines serving Mount Maunganui

Lufthansa
Good (8,152 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,543 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,450 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,012 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,474 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,260 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,013 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,631 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,891 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,361 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,484 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,422 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,420 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,574 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,017 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,685 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,010 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mount Maunganui

Average rates range from around $172 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $114 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Maunganui

Most booked hotels in Mount Maunganui

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The Tauranga on the Waterfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$161+
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Hotel on Devonport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$141+
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The Anchorage Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$224+
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Trinity Wharf Tauranga
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$160+
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Seagulls Guesthouse
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$80+
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Pacific Motor Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$114+
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Hiring a car in Mount Maunganui

Hiring a car in Mount Maunganui costs $107 per day, on average, or $640 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 62% more expensive than at Tauranga.

Expect to pay $2.58 per litre in Mount Maunganui (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $30.87 and $41.15. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Maunganui is Full-size (Ford Ranger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Seltos or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Mount Maunganui costs $107 per day, on average, or $640 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 62% more expensive than at Tauranga.

Expect to pay $2.58 per litre in Mount Maunganui (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $30.87 and $41.15. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Maunganui is Full-size (Ford Ranger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Seltos or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.