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

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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Napier has to offer.

When to visit Napier

Napier in June
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Napier in June
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 6h 15m.

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 Dollar and Yesaway, among others, in Wellington.

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 6h 15m.

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 Dollar and Yesaway, among others, in Wellington.

Airports near Napier

GISGisborne
NPENapier Hawkes Bay
PMRPalmerston North

Airlines serving Napier

Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
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Where to stay in Napier

Average rates range from around $149 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $210 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Napier, with prices from $31 to $764 per night. Bluff Hill is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Napier are about 87% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Napier

Most booked hotels in Napier

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Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$108+
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Portmans Motor Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$194+
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Kennedy Park Resort Napier
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$73+
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Hastings Top 10 Holiday Park
0 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$114+
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Scenic Hotel Te Pania
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$171+
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Shoreline Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$126+
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Hiring a car in Napier

Hiring a car in Napier costs $66 per day, on average, or $198 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Napier.

Expect to pay $2.60 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 $31.11 and $41.47. The most frequently booked car type in Napier is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Napier costs $66 per day, on average, or $198 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Napier.

Expect to pay $2.60 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 $31.11 and $41.47. The most frequently booked car type in Napier is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Napier

SUV

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$54/day

SUV

Full-size SUV

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$61/day

Full-size SUV
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