Paihia travel guide

Paihia Tourism | Paihia Guide

You're Going to Love Paihia

With a population of 1,944, Paihia is a must-see destination in Northland, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Paihia deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Paihia

Paihia in September
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paihia in September
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Paihia

Plane

When flying to Paihia, you’ll arrive at Kerikeri (KKE), which is located 16 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paihia is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 184 km from Paihia. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and Mode Car & Camper Rentals, among others, in Auckland.

Plane

When flying to Paihia, you’ll arrive at Kerikeri (KKE), which is located 16 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Paihia is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 184 km from Paihia. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and Mode Car & Camper Rentals, among others, in Auckland.

Airports near Paihia

Airlines serving Paihia

Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (537 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (307 reviews)

Where to stay in Paihia

Average rates range from around $167 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $266 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Paihia

Most booked hotels in Paihia

Kauri Park Motel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$189+
Bounty Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$103+
Kerikeri Court Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$170+
Dolphin Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$126+
Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$149+
Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$127+

Hiring a car in Paihia

Expect to pay $2.75 per litre in Paihia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $32.98 and $43.97.

Expect to pay $2.75 per litre in Paihia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $32.98 and $43.97.