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

Takapuna travel guide

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You're Going to Love Takapuna

Takapuna is a must-see destination in Auckland, New Zealand. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Takapuna deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Takapuna

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Grange Takapuna (Cnr of The Boulevard and Smales Farm Avenue) and Madam Woo -Takapuna (486 Lake Road) are great picks.

When to visit Takapuna

Takapuna in March
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Takapuna in March
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Takapuna

Plane

Although Takapuna doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Auckland Airport (AKL), which is located 24 km from Takapuna. Auckland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Air India and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Takapuna from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 3h.

Car

Another option to get to Takapuna is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 6 km from Takapuna. You’ll find branches of New Zealand Discount Car Rentals and Apex, among others, in Auckland.

Plane

Although Takapuna doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Auckland Airport (AKL), which is located 24 km from Takapuna. Auckland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Air India and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Takapuna from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 3h.

Car

Another option to get to Takapuna is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 6 km from Takapuna. You’ll find branches of New Zealand Discount Car Rentals and Apex, among others, in Auckland.

Airports near Takapuna

AKLAuckland Intl
HLZHamilton
TRGTauranga

Airlines serving Takapuna

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,895 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (994 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (861 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,914 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Takapuna

Hiring a car in Takapuna

Expect to pay $2.39 per litre in Takapuna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $28.59 and $38.12. The most frequently booked car type in Takapuna is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Class Full-size SUV or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.39 per litre in Takapuna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $28.59 and $38.12. The most frequently booked car type in Takapuna is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Class Full-size SUV or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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