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

Whitianga travel guide

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You're Going to Love Whitianga

With a population of 3,367, Whitianga is a must-see destination in Waikato, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Whitianga deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Whitianga

Whitianga in September
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitianga in September
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Whitianga

Plane

When flying to Whitianga, you’ll arrive at Whitianga (WTZ), which is located 1 mile from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Whitianga is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 52 miles from Whitianga. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, among others, in Auckland.

Plane

When flying to Whitianga, you’ll arrive at Whitianga (WTZ), which is located 1 mile from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Whitianga is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 52 miles from Whitianga. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, among others, in Auckland.

Airports near Whitianga

AKLAuckland Intl
HLZHamilton
TRGTauranga

Airlines serving Whitianga

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,773 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,720 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,172 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,106 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,254 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,509 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,678 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,697 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,387 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,850 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,451 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (958 reviews)
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Where to stay in Whitianga

Average rates range from around $175 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $301 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Whitianga

Most booked hotels in Whitianga

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Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$131+
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The Oceanside Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$217+
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Peninsula Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$150+
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Beachside Resort Motel Whitianga
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$209+
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Albert Number 6 Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$130+
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Hiring a car in Whitianga

Expect to pay $2.31 per litre in Whitianga (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $27.70 and $36.94.

Expect to pay $2.31 per litre in Whitianga (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $27.70 and $36.94.