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
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitianga in September
Estimated hotel price
$113
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 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Whitianga is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 83 km from Whitianga. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and Yes Rentals, among others, in Auckland.

Plane

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

Car

Another option to get to Whitianga is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 83 km from Whitianga. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and Yes Rentals, among others, in Auckland.

Airports near Whitianga

Airlines serving Whitianga

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,646 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,605 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,109 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,102 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,103 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,617 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,415 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,505 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (916 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (284 reviews)
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Where to stay in Whitianga

Average rates range from around $168 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $401 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Whitianga

Most booked hotels in Whitianga

Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$153+
Peninsula Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$129+
Aotearoa Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$141+
Beachside Resort Whitianga
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$190+
Albert Number 6 Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$121+

Hiring a car in Whitianga

Expect to pay $2.42 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 $29.03 and $38.71.

Expect to pay $2.42 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 $29.03 and $38.71.