Napier travel guide
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You're Going to Love Napier
With a population of 56,787, Napier is a must-see destination in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Napier has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Napier
When to visit Napier
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Napier in January, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Napier, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
How to Get to Napier
Plane
When flying to Napier, you’ll arrive at Napier Hawkes Bay (NPE), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Napier from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 12h 55m.
Car
Another option to get to Napier is to pick up a car hire from Wellington, which is about 270 km from Napier. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Yesaway, among others, in Wellington.
Airlines serving Napier
Where to stay in Napier
Average rates range from around $100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $149 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Napier, with prices from $47 to $2,477 per night. Bluff Hill is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Napier are about 15% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Napier
Most booked hotels in Napier
Hiring a car in Napier
Hiring a car in Napier costs $64 per day, on average, or $255 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Napier Hawkes Bay.
Expect to pay $2.62 per litre in Napier (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.39 and $41.85. The most frequently booked car type in Napier is Compact (Hyundai i30 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 11% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.