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 July
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Napier in July
Estimated hotel price
$79
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 10h.

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 Yesaway and Europcar, 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 10h.

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 Yesaway and Europcar, among others, in Wellington.

Airports near Napier

GISGisborne
NPENapier Hawkes Bay
PMRPalmerston North

Airlines serving Napier

Air Canada
Good (11,525 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,585 reviews)
Air China
Good (161 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,085 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (664 reviews)
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Where to stay in Napier

Average rates range from around $98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $123 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Napier, with prices from $40 to $2,516 per night. Bluff Hill is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Napier are about 12% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Napier

Most booked hotels in Napier

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Harvest Lodge
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$155+
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Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$67+
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Portmans Motor Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$162+
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Scenic Hotel Te Pania
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$123+
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Shoreline Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$82+
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The Nautilus Napier
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$96+
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Hiring a car in Napier

Hiring a car in Napier costs $67 per day, on average, or $200 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Napier Hawkes Bay.

Expect to pay $2.58 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 $30.95 and $41.27. The most frequently booked car type in Napier is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Mitsubishi ASX or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Napier costs $67 per day, on average, or $200 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Napier Hawkes Bay.

Expect to pay $2.58 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 $30.95 and $41.27. The most frequently booked car type in Napier is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Mitsubishi ASX or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Napier

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$46/day

Economy

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$50/day

Intermediate SUV
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