With a population of 7,136, Thames is a must-see destination in Waikato, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Thames deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Although Thames doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Auckland Airport (AKL), which is located 43 miles from Thames. Auckland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air China, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Thames from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 3h 10m.
Another option to get to Thames is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 47 miles from Thames. You’ll find branches of Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.
Expect to pay $2.80 per litre in Thames (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.54 and $44.72.